Senior FF&E Designer

FOLIO; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Birthday day off

Two weeks off over Christmas

Zusammenfassung

FOLIO, a London-based interior design studio, seeks a senior FF&E lead to drive high-end residential and luxury hospitality schemes from concept to installation and final styling. You will select furniture, textiles, lighting, artwork and bespoke pieces while overseeing specifications, procurement, and budgets.

Applicants should have at least 8 years’ experience with a strong portfolio across the full FF&E lifecycle, excellent client presentation skills and a collaborative approach to mentoring

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with an FF&E portfolio across full project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary and antique furniture, textiles, materials and suppliers.
• Experience developing bespoke furniture and decorative pieces with production understanding.
• Ability to build layered schemes reflecting setting, architecture and client brief.
• Confidence preparing specifications, procurement info and budgets.
• Clear communication and ability to present to clients and coordinate with suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Lead FF&E schemes from concept through procurement, installation and styling.
• Oversee presentations, specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Review quotations, samples and prototypes; manage deadlines.
• Guide junior designers and align FF&E with the interior scheme.

Kenntnisse

FF&E delivery

Budget management

Client presentations

Supplier coordination

Mentoring junior designers

Materials & textiles knowledge

Bespoke furniture design

Jobbeschreibung

An opportunity to lead FF&E design across high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects with one of London’s most sought-after design studios.

Position:

Working closely with the Directors, Associates and interior design team, you will lead FF&E schemes from concept through to procurement, installation and final styling. This includes selecting furniture, textiles, decorative lighting, artwork, accessories and window treatments, as well as developing bespoke pieces with specialist makers. You will oversee presentations, specifications and schedules, review quotations, samples and prototypes, and manage budgets and deadlines. Alongside presenting to clients and attending supplier and site visits, you will guide junior designers and ensure the FF&E complements the wider interior scheme. A thoughtful design approach, strong delivery experience and confidence leading projects and supporting others will be essential.

Candidate:

• A minimum of 8 years’ professional experience, with a portfolio demonstrating FF&E delivery across the full project lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of contemporary and antique furniture, textiles, materials and specialist suppliers
• Experience developing bespoke furniture and decorative pieces, with an understanding of craftsmanship and production
• An ability to build layered schemes that reflect the setting, architecture and client’s brief
• Confidence preparing and reviewing specifications, procurement information and budgets
• Clear communication skills and experience presenting to clients and coordinating with suppliers and consultants
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to mentoring junior designers

Studio:

This London-based interior design studio works on high-end homes and luxury hospitality projects in the UK and overseas. The team offers a collaborative environment with close involvement from senior leadership, alongside opportunities for professional development and progression.

• A day off for your birthday
• Two weeks off over Christmas, in addition to your annual holiday allowanc

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.