Remote FF&E Interior Designer for Luxury Hospitality

Dobrov&Family Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Global project exposure

International team

Premium design standards

Job summary

Utopia is seeking a creative Interior Designer / FF&E Specialist to lead high-end residential and hospitality projects. You will develop concepts, produce sketches, drawings, and FF&E packages, and collaborate across CGI artists, architects, and procurement.

Remote-friendly role with global project exposure in luxury environments. Candidates should have a degree in interior design, 5–10 years’ experience, strong material knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe

Qualifications

• A degree in Interior Design / Interior architecture, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in interior design within high-end residential/hospitality projects.
• 5–10 years of professional experience as an Interior Designer.
• Advanced knowledge of material specifications and solutions.
• Ability to think from small to big scale in spatial setups.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to produce sketch renders in rendering software.
• Interpersonal and presentation skills with high standards.
• Portfolio of professional and academic work.
• Professional level of English.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the client brief and collaborate with CGI artists, interior designers, and architects to create and develop creative concepts that complement and enhance the overall design and user experience
• Produce Interior Sketches, detailed drawings, schedules, and 3d renders
• Specify high-quality finishes, products and fixtures aligned with the project aesthetic and goals
• Produce FF&E documentations and packages
• Collaborate with procurement for sourcing and purchasing FF&E
• Coordinate with local suppliers, designers, and manufacturers
• Design spaces that are suitable and optimized for a high end user experience
• Adjust designs based on client feedback while maintaining functionality
• Independently explore innovative materials and techniques that enhance future projects

Skills

FF&E expertise

Conceptual design

Portfolio

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3ds Max

Rhino

SketchUp

V-Ray / Rendering tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Utopia is seeking a creative Interior Designer / FF&E Specialist to lead high-end residential and hospitality projects. You will develop concepts, produce sketches, drawings, and FF&E packages, and collaborate across CGI artists, architects, and procurement.

Remote-friendly role with global project exposure in luxury environments. Candidates should have a degree in interior design, 5–10 years’ experience, strong material knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe