Sr. FF&E Specialist

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an experienced FF&E Designer to lead furniture, fixtures, and equipment planning for luxury interior projects. The role involves developing concepts, selecting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with client budgets and timelines.

You will develop FF&E schedules, mood boards, and presentation packages while coordinating with procurement, interior design, and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of FF&E design experience in Interior Design, Hospitality, Residential, or Fit-Out projects.
• Strong UAE experience in Design & Build and Fit-Out environments.
• Proven experience in FF&E selection, specification, and procurement coordination.
• Strong knowledge of furniture, fabrics, finishes, decorative lighting, materials, and accessories.
• Experience in preparing FF&E schedules, specifications, and procurement trackers.

Responsibilities

• Develop FF&E concepts, selections, and specifications in line with project design requirements.
• Prepare FF&E schedules, mood boards, and presentation packages.
• Coordinate selection of furniture, fixtures, decorative lighting, fabrics, accessories, artwork, and equipment.
• Prepare detailed FF&E specifications, quantities, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers for quotations, samples, lead times, and technical compliance.
• Review supplier proposals and ensure alignment with project requirements and budgets.
• Support value engineering while maintaining design intent.
• Coordinate with Interior Design, Technical, Procurement, and Project teams through the project lifecycle.
• Monitor procurement status, production progress, delivery schedules, and installation activities.
• Conduct supplier meetings and showroom visits as required.
• Ensure all materials comply with project specifications and client expectations.

Skills

FF&E design

Interior design

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Procurement tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture or related field

Job description

• Develop FF&E concepts, selections, and specifications in line with project design requirements.

• Prepare FF&E schedules, material boards, mood boards, and presentation packages.

• Coordinate the selection of furniture, fixtures, decorative lighting, fabrics, accessories, artwork, and equipment.

• Prepare detailed FF&E specifications, quantities, and procurement schedules.

• Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers to obtain quotations, samples, lead times, and technical compliance information.

• Review supplier proposals and ensure alignment with project requirements and budgets.

• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining the overall design intent.

• Coordinate with Interior Design, Technical, Procurement, and Project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor procurement status, production progress, delivery schedules, and installation activities.

• Conduct supplier meetings and showroom visits when required.

• Ensure all selected materials and products comply with project specifications and client expectations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in FF&E design within Interior Design, Hospitality, Residential, or Fit-Out projects.

• Strong UAE experience in Design & Build and Fit-Out environments.

• Proven experience in FF&E selection, specification, and procurement coordination.

• Strong knowledge of furniture, fabrics, finishes, decorative lighting, materials, and accessories.

• Experience in preparing FF&E schedules, specifications, and procurement trackers.