Senior FF&E Interior Designer

Hunter Dunning Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after probation

Remote abroad week

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited in Chelsea is seeking a Senior FF&E Interior Designer for luxury residential projects valued £1–£10m. You will manage multiple complex schemes from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.

The role requires 6+ years UK luxury residential experience, strong FF&E and bespoke furniture expertise, advanced AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills, plus excellent technical drawing and construction knowledge.

Qualifications

• 6+ years UK luxury residential design experience.
• Strong FF&E and bespoke furniture expertise.
• Advanced AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Excellent technical drawing and construction knowledge.
• Strong communication, organisation and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, mood boards and client presentations.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion.
• Lead client meetings and present design proposals.
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Monitor budgets, programmes, procurement and site delivery.

Skills

6+ years luxury residential design

FF&E expertise

Client management

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

A Senior FF&E Interior Designer is required for a luxury residential design practice in Chelsea, working on projects valued between £1 million and £10 million. This opportunity suits an experienced designer with 6+ years' UK luxury residential experience, exceptional FF&E knowledge and strong project coordination skills. You will manage multiple complex projects from concept development through delivery, working closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants, suppliers and specialist contractors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, mood boards and client presentations
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion
• Lead client meetings and present design proposals
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and specialist contractors
• Monitor budgets, programmes, procurement and site delivery

The role includes developing bespoke furniture proposals, material selections, schedules and specifications while maintaining high design and technical standards. You will also support junior designers and undertake regular site visits and inspections.

Skills & Experience Required

• 6+ years' UK luxury residential design experience
• Strong FF&E and bespoke furniture expertise
• Advanced AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Excellent technical drawing and construction knowledge
• Strong communication, organisation and client-management skills

You should be confident producing construction packages, specifications and detailed interior architectural documentation. SketchUp experience is beneficial, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate complex residential projects with accuracy.

Salary & Benefits

£50,000+ dependent on experience.

• hybrid working with one day from home after probation
• the opportunity to work remotely abroad for one week annually

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.