Senior FF&E Designer

A Senior FF&E job is now available with a design practice based in East London. This is key role in the company's plans for growth, offering the opportunity to lead a team, work on projects from start to installation and managing client relationships. Salary of up to £50,000. This design studio has over ten years of experience working across a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and BTR developments. Their services include interior design, FF&E, furnishing and procurement for private clients and developers. They are currently looking for a passionate designer to lead the FF&E side of the business. This will include working on interior design projects from concept development through to completion and designing furniture collections on large residential schemes, gyms, co-working, and all forms of amenity and building requirements. Role & Responsibilities - Leading and managing the FF&E team - Serving as primary point of contact for clients; Leading and developing strong working relationships - Overseeing all FF&E budgeting, scheduling sourcing and procurement - Developing design concepts and confidently presenting them to clients and investors - Preparing and reviewing detailed drawings, specifications and material selections - Working with the wider team on bespoke joinery designs - Collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers - Liaising with PM's and installation teams to ensure smooth delivery and installation of the projects - Overseeing the installation of projects, including styling & overseeing photoshoots. Required Skills & Experience - 7+ years' experience in FF&E / Interior Design in the UK - Proven experience working on residential and hospitality / commercial projects - Experience managing and mentoring a design team - A passion for FF&E, design, art and aesthetics, with good knowledge of suppliers, product and specialist finishes - A good knowledge of and relationships with the suppliers of contract furniture - General knowledge of interior architecture with the ability to read and understand technical drawings, including furniture shop drawings - Proven experience in managing procurement and installations (budgeting, scheduling etc) - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team - Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite - Experience using MS Office and Estimac - Legal right to work in the UK. What you get back - Salary: £50,000, flexible for the right candidate - 23 days holiday + BH + Christmas and NY closure - Quarterly company events. Apply If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. Senior FF&E Designer Job in Clerkenwell, London - Your Interior Design Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Gaby Montero Job Ref: 14821)