Senior Interior Designer FFE

Rhythm Careers; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm Careers is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a strong FF&E focus in New York, NY. You will lead FF&E from concept to installation, develop custom furniture, lighting, and millwork, and manage procurement and vendor relationships.

You will mentor junior designers, present concepts to clients, and help manage timelines and budgets. Travel may be required depending on the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of interior design experience in a studio.
• Strong FF&E design, sourcing and procurement skills.
• Excellent knowledge of European and international vendors preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Studio Designer for procurement and docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FF&E design process from concept through procurement and installation.
• Develop custom furniture, lighting, and millwork designs.
• Manage sourcing, specification, and procurement of FF&E packages.
• Maintain relationships with domestic and European vendors.
• Oversee and mentor junior/intermediate designers.
• Work with clients and present design concepts; manage timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with the design team on technical drawings and documentation.

Skills

FF&E design

Sourcing

Procurement

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Client-facing

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Job description

# Senior Interior Designer FFEWe are working with a wonderful interior design studio in New York that is looking to bring on a **Senior Interior Designer with a strong FF&E focus**. This is genuinely one of my favourite studios to work with – the team is thoughtful, hardworking, and incredibly respectful of one another, which makes for a really positive and collaborative studio culture.This role offers the opportunity to **lead and manage a small team of designers**, while remaining hands-on with the design process. The studio produces beautiful, highly custom work and values designers who take ownership of their projects from concept through installation.There is also **opportunity for travel** depending on the project.Key Responsibilities* Lead the **FF&E design process** from concept through procurement and installation* Develop **custom furniture, lighting, and millwork designs*** Manage the **sourcing, specification, and procurement** of FF&E packages* Maintain strong relationships with **domestic and European vendors*** Oversee and mentor **junior and intermediate designers*** Work directly with clients and present design concepts* Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables* Collaborate closely with the wider design team on **technical drawing sets and documentation**Requirements* **8–10 years of professional experience** post-graduation within an interior design studio* Strong experience in **FF&E design, sourcing, and procurement*** Excellent knowledge of **European and international vendors** preferred* Proficiency in **AutoCAD*** Experience using **Studio Designer** for procurement and project management* Proven experience delivering **highly custom interiors*** Confident **client-facing and presentation skills*** Strong **technical understanding and hands-on approach to design**Studio CultureThe studio environment is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of. The team works hard, but there is a strong sense of mutual respect and pride in the work they produce. Designers here are trusted to take ownership of their projects and grow within the studio.Important Information* **No visa sponsorship or visa transfers are available for this role.**If you are a senior designer who loves the **detail, craftsmanship, and vendor relationships that come with FF&E-focused work**, this could be a fantastic opportunity to join a studio where your experience and leadership will be truly valued.**Senior Interior Designer (FF&E Focus)** *New York, NY*#### LocationNew York