FF&E Designer - London

Our client is a small practice based in Paddington that works on luxury residential projects and currently looking for an FF&E Designer to join them. This will be for a 6-month fixed term contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

Responsibilities and tasks: 

• Ensuring all FF&E deliverables are exemplary, to the practice’s standard and in line with the direction set by the Director.
• Working closely with the respective teams to ensure that all elements of design relate seamlessly.
• Attending meetings with clients to understand design briefs.
• Oversight of building sites and sub-contractors to ensure projects are delivered to the quality and design agreed with clients
• Attending key industry events, shows and design forums to keep at the forefront of design, styles and current trends

 Knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Exceptional, creative, passionate and innovative designer
• Proven FF&E experience for at least 3+ years
• Vectorworks ideally, with Autocad being considered (but would need cross training)
• Computer literate: Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Photoshop
• Exceptional client relationship style
• Sourcing, scheduling, and specifying furniture, fittings & materials of the highest quality
• Broad range of design skills from sketching initial concepts to fine detail
• Strong presentational skills and ability to communicate and translate designs to client
• Attention to detail
• Expansive knowledge of materials and finishes
• Deep knowledge of the industry and suppliers