Senior FF&E designer – hospitality and luxury residential in London

Peter Mikic Studio is looking for a senior FF&E designer to join its team in London. This is a long-term opportunity with a competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.

We are seeking a passionate, highly organised and experienced designer with a strong background in luxury hospitality and high-end residential interiors. This is an exciting opportunity to work on distinctive, tailor-made interiors for high-profile clients across the hospitality, residential and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye for detail, a strong understanding of materials and craftsmanship, and the confidence to lead projects from initial concept through to procurement and installation.

The role

Working closely with Peter Mikic and the senior design team, you will take ownership of FF&E projects, maintaining the studio’s design standards while delivering exceptional results. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading FF&E projects from concept and design development through to procurement, production and installation.
• Developing creative concepts, mood boards, fabric schemes and client presentations.
• Sourcing furniture, antiques, artwork, lighting, fabrics and accessories from UK and international suppliers.
• Designing bespoke furniture, including case goods, upholstery and lighting.
• Preparing and managing detailed FF&E specifications, schedules and project documentation.
• Managing budgets, programmes, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Leading client meetings and presentations, liaising confidently with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinating production, lead times, deliveries and installation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior designers, ensuring consistently high design standards.
• Working closely with the in-house procurement manager to ensure design intent is achieved within agreed budgets.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings creativity, experience and confidence, alongside a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for exceptional interior design.

Essential experience and skills:

• Minimum eight years’ professional interior/FF&E design experience.
• At least two years’ experience in a senior designer position.
• Minimum three years’ experience working on five-star hospitality projects within a reputable design practice.
• A degree in Interior Design or a relevant design-related qualification.
• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to installation.
• Excellent knowledge of furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, materials, antiques and international suppliers.
• Experience designing bespoke furniture, upholstery and lighting.
• Strong FF&E specification, scheduling and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
• Proven project, budget and programme management experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Experience with Spec Designer and EstiMac.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to travel internationally when required.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an ambitious designer looking to develop their career within an established, design-led studio. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects, contribute creatively to the studio’s evolving portfolio and play an important role within a close-knit team. For the right candidate, there is genuine potential for progression to associate.