Job Description
This is a unique position for a highly creative interior designer who is looking to take the reins on FF&E for a boutique property developer in the high-end residential sector. The role includes concept to completion of very high-end units in a prime central London location that will receive international press. My client is looking for someone who lives and breathes design, wants to create a new aesthetic and push boundaries in this sector. You will be the first hire and work independently with the Director. In time, you would ideally lead a small team on future projects.
This position is all-encompassing; they are looking for someone who can co-create FF+E concepts, has experience with creating photoshopped GAs and elevations for the layouts of the FF&E, experience on site and of procurement, logistics and dressing. As the first hire they would be interested to see how you organise yourself and if you use any particular systems to do so. They are looking for energy and passion to make this their own. There’s space for this person to bookend the Sales & Marketing side of the business and also the Architecture side of the business. This client also could get private work from the end-user/ buyer to adapt their interiors upon sale and so they hope to add to this team over time and have this hire lead the team. Moving into a more high-end buyer market they would describe their aesthetic as authentic, layered, contemporary and can be eclectic but not a pastiche, with a focus on tones and textures.
This role requires 4x week in the office.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the creative director on conceptual development, material boards, and design development.
* Oversee FF&E, ensuring the design vision is realised through close partnerships with manufacturers and the project team.
* Lead the creation of FF&E packages, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
* Independently manage projects from concept through to installation, overseeing all phases of the process.
* Set up procurement systems.
* Responsible for procurement to manage budgets, schedules, and deliveries, ensuring effective communication with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
* Conduct on-site visits to supervise FF&E installations, ensuring quality control and handling snagging.
* Manage and create a materials library.
Skills
* BA Hons in a design or arts degree
* Demonstrable experience in bespoke high-end residential or boutique hotel/workplace design
* Experience working with one-off unique curated pieces
* Strong supplier and product (furniture and surface) knowledge
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD (desirable), Adobe and Sketchup
* Creative thinking when curating FF&E
* Organised and efficient, able to manage time well
* Excellent negotiation skills for suppliers and products/finishes
* Strong numeracy, project planning, and scheduling of projects/finishes
* Experience managing a library of materials and samples
* Able to manage large volumes of products, art, and finishes
* Experience acquiring and finding ultra-bespoke, unique pieces
* Demonstrate a good understanding of artwork and art curation
* Clear communication, able to deal with external suppliers and internal team, including the creative director
* Creative eye and strong stylistic sense, able to apply different looks/feels.