Senior FF&E Designer – Luxury Hospitality, Global Projects

ArchiBat France Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archibat Asia in London seeks a Lead FF&E Designer to spearhead the full FF&E design lifecycle for luxury hospitality and premium commercial projects. You will oversee furniture, lighting, finishes, and procurement across multiple international assignments, while guiding junior designers and coordinating with clients, suppliers and contractors.

You will source international suppliers, develop standards and manage budgets, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FF&E design experience in premium interiors.
• Experience leading FF&E on multiple projects and mentoring juniors.
• Strong knowledge of furniture construction, finishes and procurement.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FF&E design lifecycle from concept to site installation.
• Oversee selection, specification and scheduling of FF&E elements.
• Manage multiple international projects balancing scope, budget and schedule.
• Mentor junior FF&E designers and set work standards.
• Source FF&E items from UK and international suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Prepare tender packages, specifications and cost estimates; track budgets.
• Review shop drawings and samples for design compliance.
• Be the main FF&E contact for clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Attend design reviews, client workshops and coordination meetings.
• Develop FF&E design standards, asset libraries and supplier directories.

Skills

FF&E design

Project leadership

Client presentation

Cross-border collaboration

Budget & cost estimates

Education

Interior Design degree

Job description

Archibat Asia in London seeks a Lead FF&E Designer to spearhead the full FF&E design lifecycle for luxury hospitality and premium commercial projects. You will oversee furniture, lighting, finishes, and procurement across multiple international assignments, while guiding junior designers and coordinating with clients, suppliers and contractors.

You will source international suppliers, develop standards and manage budgets, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely project completion.