FF&E Design Lead

Workspace Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspace Group is seeking an FF&E Design Lead to shape look, feel and experience across our Workspace environments. You will lead furniture, lighting, artwork, styling and bespoke design, translating concepts into installation with a focus on customer experience and commercial outcomes.

You will manage FF&E schedules and procurement, collaborate with designers and suppliers, and mentor junior team members while championing sustainable design practices across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Significant FF&E design and curation experience within workplace, hospitality or commercial interiors.
• Experience delivering furniture, lighting and styling projects from concept to installation.
• Strong knowledge of furniture manufacturers, materials, finishes and specs.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification and delivery of FF&E packages across multiple projects.
• Develop strategies for furniture, lighting, artwork, styling, planting and accessories.
• Create mood boards, material palettes and design narratives to communicate intent.
• Curate furniture, lighting, artwork and bespoke design elements.
• Source innovative products and collaborate with suppliers and makers.
• Coordinate custom-made pieces and prototypes with craftsmen.
• Manage FF&E budgets and procurement documentation.
• Oversee ordering, delivery, installation and budget alignment with teams.
• Lead furniture installations and final styling checks.
• Mentor junior FF&E designers and coordinators.
• Champion sustainable sourcing and circular design principles.

Skills

FF&E design

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Concept to installation

Interior styling

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree in Interior Design or related discipline

Experience in workplace interiors

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Vacancy

We're looking for an FF&E Design Lead to join our Interiors team and play a key role in shaping the look, feel, and experience of Workspace environments across our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and commercially aware FF&E specialist who is passionate about furniture, lighting, artwork, styling, and bespoke design, and who enjoys bringing distinctive spaces to life from concept through to installation.

The FF&E Design Lead is responsible for the creative development, specification, coordination, and delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment across Workspace projects. You will play a critical role in shaping the experience of our spaces through furniture, lighting, artwork, styling, accessories, planting, and bespoke maker collaborations, ensuring every project delivers a distinctive and engaging customer experience. Reporting to the Head of Interiors, you will work closely with designers, project managers, suppliers, makers, and contractors to translate creative concepts into commercially successful and experience-led environments. You will ensure FF&E is delivered to a consistently high standard while maintaining alignment with the creative vision, customer experience objectives, budget, and programme requirements. The role will also play an important part in supporting the successful delivery of Workspace's case study projects and wider refurbishment programme across the portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to influence Workspace's evolving design identity, curating inspiring and characterful workspaces while helping to develop standards, supplier relationships, and sustainable design solutions that enhance our portfolio for years to come.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the design, specification, and delivery of FF&E packages across multiple workplace and interior projects.
• Developing furniture, lighting, artwork, styling, planting, and accessories strategies that bring interior concepts to life.
• Creating mood boards, presentations, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate design intent.
• Curating furniture, decorative lighting, artwork, styling accessories, and bespoke design elements.
• Identifying and sourcing innovative products, suppliers, makers, and emerging design brands.
• Developing bespoke furniture concepts and coordinating custom-made pieces, prototypes, and commissions.
• Building strong relationships with artists, craftspeople, suppliers, and specialist manufacturers.
• Preparing and managing FF&E schedules, specifications, and procurement documentation.
• Working closely with procurement and project teams to coordinate ordering, delivery, installation, and budget management.
• Managing FF&E budgets, reviewing supplier quotations, and identifying value engineering opportunities where required.
• Leading furniture installations, styling, final dressing, snagging, and quality reviews.
• Supporting and mentoring junior FF&E designers and coordinators.
• Championing sustainable sourcing, furniture reuse, circular design principles, and responsible material selection.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of Workspace design standards, processes, and supplier partnerships.

What You'll Need

• Significant experience in FF&E design and curation within workplace, hospitality, commercial interiors, or other design-led environments.
• Experience working client-side, within an interior design practice, or a furniture design studio.
• Proven experience delivering furniture, lighting, and styling projects from concept through to installation.
• Strong knowledge of furniture manufacturers, suppliers, materials, finishes, and specification processes.
• Experience preparing and managing FF&E schedules and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and working closely with procurement and delivery teams.
• Experience developing bespoke furniture, custom-designed pieces, and unique design interventions.
• Excellent presentation, storytelling, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of furniture design, interior styling, and current design trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Desirable

• Degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience within flexible workspace, commercial property, or managed office environments.
• Experience commissioning artwork and managing artist relationships.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and circular design principles.
• Experience using Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or similar design software.

What We're Looking For

• An exceptional creative with a strong design eye and aesthetic judgement.
• Passion for furniture, craftsmanship, art, styling, materiality, and creating memorable customer experiences.
• Commercially aware and able to balance creativity with budget and delivery requirements.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Detail-driven with a commitment to quality and design excellence.
• Collaborative, positive, and passionate about developing inspiring spaces and design-led environments.

This role requires you to be in the office.

You must be authorised to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

The Company

As a member of the Workspace family, you are part of a team responsible for the office space of 4,000 of the capital’s brightest businesses. We’re far more than a serviced office landlord – we offer an environment that puts community first. Our vibrant internal culture empowers our employees to give exceptional customer service and thrive in their role. This has led to 91 percent of our employees saying they would recommend Workspace as a great place to work, 88 percent saying they are proud to work for the company, and 91 percent praising Workspace’s commitment to environment and social responsibility. Our focus on our social and environmental responsibilities is a source of great pride, from our approach to property renovation to our Carbon Net Zero commitment and neighbourhood programmes.