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Archibat Asia is looking for Lead FF&E Designer in London for an award-winning international multidisciplinary design practice and one of the Top 5 hospitality design firms in the GCC region.
With over 100 professionals across offices, they deliver architecture, interior design, project management, FF&E procurement and turnkey solutions across hospitality, commercial, retail, residential, workplace and mixed-use sectors worldwide.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full FF&E design lifecycle from concept development, mood boards and material palettes through to final specifications, tender documentation and site installation.
- Oversee selection, specification and scheduling of furniture, loose furnishings, lighting, artwork, accessories, sanitaryware and ironmongery across all project phases.
- Manage multiple concurrent international projects, balancing scope, budget, programme and quality across design and delivery stages.
- Supervise and mentor junior FF&E designers, setting work standards, reviewing deliverables and fostering technical and creative growth within the team.
- Source and curate FF&E items from UK, European and international manufacturers, suppliers and craftspeople, negotiating pricing, lead times and customisation options.
- Prepare full FF&E tender packages, specifications, schedules and cost estimates; track budgets and conduct value engineering where required.
- Review shop drawings, cut sheets, finish samples and mock-ups to verify compliance with design specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
- Act as the primary FF&E point of contact for clients, suppliers and contractors, resolving design and delivery issues promptly and professionally.
- Attend design review meetings, client workshops and project coordination meetings across our international office network.
- Develop and maintain FF&E design standards, digital asset libraries, material databases and supplier directories.
Required profile
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional FF&E design experience within a premium interior design practice, with a proven track record on luxury hospitality, high-end commercial or luxury residential projects.
- Demonstrable experience leading FF&E design on multiple projects and mentoring/line-managing junior design team members.
- Deep knowledge of furniture construction, upholstery, materials, finishes, lighting specifications and FF&E procurement processes.
- Strong understanding of design phases, tender processes, contract administration and site installation practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting design work to clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience working on cross-border projects and collaborating with multicultural teams; willingness to travel internationally for site visits and client meetings.
- Degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design or a related design discipline.
To apply: Submit your CV and portfolio via our website (Ref: 1124063) or email a.li@archibat.com
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