Freelance FF&E Designer

FOLIO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

FOLIO, an award-winning London-based studio, seeks a client-facing Middleweight FF&E Interior Designer on a freelance basis starting immediately through Christmas. You will lead furniture sourcing, finishes selection, and prepare clear presentation documents for commercial and hospitality projects.

Working under the director, you will obtain supplier pricing, develop detailed FF&E specifications, and present selections to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Middleweight FF&E or Interior Designer with studio experience.
• Strong background in commercial/hospitality furniture sourcing.
• Experience selecting finishes and materials with a good eye for quality.
• Experience obtaining pricing and liaising with suppliers.
• Able to prepare accurate FF&E specifications and schedules.
• Client-facing role with strong communication skills.
• Some AutoCAD experience is useful.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Available to start immediately on freelance contract until Christmas.
• Able to work from the studio four days a week.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Source furniture and select finishes, then pull together presentation documents for clients.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers and produce detailed specification documentation.
• Present selections and take feedback directly in client-facing role.
• Work under the supervision of the studio Director to align with design direction.

Skills

FF&E design

Interior design

Client-facing

Furniture sourcing

Finish selection

Pricing from suppliers

Specification documentation

AutoCAD

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An award-winning studio seeks a client-facing Middleweight FF&E Designer until Christmas, leading furniture sourcing, finishes and specification on commercial and hospitality projects.

Position:

This studio needs a Middleweight FF&E Interior Designer on a freelance basis, starting immediately and running through to Christmas. You will work on commercial and hospitality projects, taking responsibility for the FF&E side of each scheme.

You will source furniture and select finishes, then pull them together into clear, polished presentation documents for clients. You will also obtain pricing from suppliers and produce detailed specification documentation. This is a client-facing role, so you’ll present selections and take feedback directly. You will work under the supervision of the studio’s Director, who will guide the overall design direction.

Candidate:

• Middleweight experience as an FF&E or Interior Designer within a design studio
• A strong background in commercial and/or hospitality furniture sourcing
• Experience selecting finishes and materials with a good eye for quality and cohesion
• Experience obtaining pricing and liaising with suppliers
• Able to prepare accurate FF&E specification documentation and schedules
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, with strong communication skills
• Some AutoCAD experience would be useful
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive and able to settle quickly into a new team
• Available to start immediately on a freelance contract until Christmas
• Able to work from the studio four days a week
• Valid right to work in the UK

Studio:

This award-winning architecture and interior design practice is based in London. It has a long-established reputation for high-end residential and hospitality projects, from luxury private homes to hotels and premium guest venues. Architecture, interiors and FF&E all sit within one studio, so you’ll work closely with the wider design team. Projects are highly detailed and delivered with trusted makers and specialist suppliers, and most of the studio’s work comes from clients who return or recommend it.

The studio offers hybrid working, with one day a week from home, and a supportive team. It’s a great chance to add well-known hospitality projects to your portfolio over a focused contract.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible.