FF+E Specialist- Healthcare and Higher Education

Perkins&Will; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will Dallas is seeking an FF&E Specialist to support design from concept to installation, selecting finishes, furniture, equipment, and accessories while contributing to the interior design practice.

You will manage FF&E drawing packages, prepare finishes boards, and advise on new materials. Coordination with project directors, suppliers, and management is essential, with a strong sustainability focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent
• LEED GA certification within 6 months
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.)
• NCIDQ preparation in progress

Responsibilities

• Support FF&E design from concept to installation.
• Select and complete specifications of finishes, furniture, equipment and accessories.
• Prepare FF&E boards and presentation boards for clients.
• Manage FF&E drawing packages and spec sheets to accepted standards.
• Coordinate with project directors and senior management on design direction.
• Source materials, visit showrooms, and sample products as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Sustainable FF&E

Presentations

REVIT

Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

Interior Design degree

LEED GA

Living Design accreditation

NCIDQ prep

Tools

REVIT

Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an FF&E Specialist at Perkins&Will Dallas, you will:

• Support FF&E design from concept to installation.
• Select and complete specification of all finishes, furniture, equipment and accessories.
• Contribute to the development of the interior design practice.
• Guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with the purpose and function of the project.
• Fully understand project budgets by liaising with project managers or cost consultants.
• Source and select all materials, furniture, fittings, equipment and accessories.
• Accompany the client or Operator to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples.
• Prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards to clients.
• Advise design team on new materials and their uses.
• Research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations.
• Meet with suppliers to build library and inform designers on ongoing basis of all new products in the market.
• Manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards.
• Oversee FF&E presentations to clients.
• Liaises with Project Directors, FF&E briefing on projects and monitors design excellence.
• Liaises with senior management via regular feedback sessions.

Proficiencies

• Experience with project coordination, managing work on site
• Experience in developing an FF&E package from inception to completion with focus on sustainability
• Experience in preparing presentations
• Excellent design and drawing experience along with ability to produce high quality detailed FF&E specification information
• Knowledge of REVIT, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team
• Excellent client management skills.

Software

• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint)
• REVIT

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Interior Design bachelor’s degree or equivalent with focus on FF&E
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.