Senior FF&E Designer - Residential

True Consulting Ltd

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading architecture and design firm is seeking a Director of Interior Design in New York. In this role, you will lead the design and specification of FF&E for high-end residential projects. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, exceptional client-facing skills, and proficiency in key design software. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work from home two days a week. Join us to leave a mark on some of the world's most distinguished interiors.

Qualifications

8–10 years of experience in interior design with FF&E expertise.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Meticulous eye for quality and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

Lead the selection, design, and specification of FF&E items.
Guide projects from concept through installation.
Oversee procurement, logistics, budgeting, and installation.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Presentation skills

Attention to quality

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp/Enscape

Photoshop

Studio Designer

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Director - Interior Design - New York & London

We are honored to be recruiting on behalf of a sought-after, leading architecture and design firm in Manhattan, celebrated for its deeply personal and highly acclaimed approach to interiors. Recognized on esteemed platforms such as the AD100 and Elle Decor’s A-List, this studio is internationally renowned for crafting timeless, bespoke environments that reflect each client’s unique story.

The firm is currently engaged in a rare and extraordinary commission, a Grade I listed historic estate in the English countryside. This is a singular opportunity for an accomplished Senior FF&E Designer to contribute to a project of exceptional heritage and cultural significance.

In this role, you will lead the selection, design, and specification of FF&E, with a particular emphasis on bespoke furniture, antiques, and custom pieces. You will guide the project from concept to installation, collaborating closely with clients, architects, artisans, and vendors to ensure that every element is executed with precision, refinement, and artistry. Oversight of procurement, logistics, budgeting, and installation will rest with you, alongside the mentorship and guidance of junior staff, fostering excellence at every stage.

The ideal candidate brings at least eight to ten years of experience in interior design, with demonstrated expertise in FF&E and high-end residential projects. Exceptional client-facing skills, refined communication, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Enscape, Photoshop, Studio Designer, and Adobe Suite are essential, as is a meticulous eye for quality and craftsmanship.

This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work from home two days per week. The studio provides an environment of collaboration, mentorship, and unparalleled opportunity to leave a lasting mark on some of the world’s most distinguished interiors.

Responsibilities

Lead the selection, design, and specification of FF&E, with emphasis on bespoke furniture, antiques, and custom pieces.
Guide projects from concept through installation, collaborating with clients, architects, artisans, and vendors.
Oversee procurement, logistics, budgeting, and installation.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.

Qualifications

8–10 years of experience in interior design, with demonstrated FF&E expertise and high-end residential project experience.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Enscape, Photoshop, Studio Designer, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Meticulous eye for quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits