Head of FF&E

White Space Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

White Space Recruitment is seeking a Head of FF&E Designer to lead a small studio delivering super-luxury hospitality interiors worldwide from its central London studio.

The role requires exceptional taste, strong technical/commercial understanding, and leadership in coordinating FF&E packages with suppliers and makers across international projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in super-luxury Hospitality interior design.
• Strong FF&E and materiality portfolio.
• Experience managing FF&E packages and coordinating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Translate ambitious design concepts into beautifully resolved interiors.
• Manage the full FF&E process from concept to delivery, collaborating with designers, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Combine exceptional design taste with strong technical and commercial understanding on high-value projects.
• Oversee FF&E procurement, sourcing, specification and coordination with makers and vendors.

Skills

FF&E design

Hospitality interiors

Concept development

Sourcing

Vendor coordination

Detail oriented

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Head of FF&E | Super-Luxury Hospitality Designer

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of FF&E Designer to join a highly creative, close-knit design studio working at the very top end of the luxury market.

This is an opportunity to become part of a small team of around 10 designers delivering extraordinary interiors for super-luxury hospitality across the world.

Think exceptional materials, bespoke furniture, exquisite detailing and interiors where every element has been considered.

The Role

As Head of FF&E Designer, you’ll play a key role in taking ambitious design concepts and translating them into beautifully resolved, highly considered interiors.

You’ll work across the full FF&E process — from concept and sourcing through to specification, development and delivery — collaborating closely with the wider design team, suppliers and manufacturers.

We’re looking for someone who combines exceptional design taste with strong technical and commercial understanding and who is confident working on complex, high-value projects where the smallest details matter.

You’ll bring

• Significant experience in super-luxury Hospitality interior design
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional FF&E and materiality
• Experience working on high-end hospitality
• Excellent knowledge of luxury furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting and bespoke pieces
• Strong understanding of sourcing, specification and FF&E procurement
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly refined design eye
• Confidence working independently while contributing to a collaborative studio environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience managing FF&E packages and coordinating with suppliers and makers
• A genuine passion for creating extraordinary, beautifully crafted interiors

Work on some of the most exclusive hospitality and residential projects in the world

Beautiful central London studio with an inspiring creative environment

Hybrid working — one day from home each week

Exposure to exceptional international projects, craftsmanship, materials and makers

A role with real creative responsibility and the opportunity to make your mark

A highly design-led culture where quality, creativity and attention to detail come first

If you’re an experienced FF&E Designer with a background in super-luxury residential design, and you’re ready to work on projects where ordinary simply isn’t good enough, we’d love to hear from you.