Senior FF&E Designer - Interior Design Job in London - 45,000 - 60,000

High profile hospitality projects, hybrid working, strong FF&E leadership focus.

Job Summary: Senior FF&E Designer offers a senior position within the Interior Design sector, delivering high profile hospitality and residential projects. The role focuses on leading FF&E design from concept through to installation across luxury environments. You will manage design schemes, coordinate procurement activities, and ensure agreed design intent is delivered on site.

Responsibilities include:

• Creative direction, detailed specifications, supplier coordination, bespoke furniture design, and technical documentation.
• Providing leadership within small teams while collaborating effectively across larger multidisciplinary project groups.
• Refined aesthetic judgement alongside strong technical knowledge and organised project delivery.
• International project exposure and client engagement.

Applicants should be confident managing complex FF&E packages within premium design settings. The position offers responsibility across multiple project stages and requires consistent attention to design quality.

About the Company: This established studio operates within the Interior Design sector, delivering high quality hospitality and residential environments. The organisation is known for refined design output and carefully curated material selections. Projects range from boutique hospitality schemes to high end residential developments. Designers work closely with procurement specialists, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery. The studio values collaboration, creativity, technical precision, and ownership across all project stages.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead FF&E design development from initial concept stages through to final installation across multiple project types.
• Develop creative concepts and translate design ideas into cohesive and deliverable schemes for project teams.
• Prepare detailed FF&E specifications, schedules, and sample boards for client, consultant, and contractor use.
• Coordinate with procurement agents to manage sourcing, budgets, and value engineering processes across active projects.
• Design bespoke furniture items and produce detailed technical drawings supporting manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to monitor installation progress and resolve design related issues.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure design documentation aligns with the overall agreed project intent.
• Support and mentor junior team members while maintaining high standards across project documentation and deliverables.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience within luxury hospitality, restaurant, or high end residential interior design sectors.
• Strong proficiency using AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and FF&E specification software for detailed project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage FF&E packages through multiple project stages with strong technical understanding.
• Excellent communication skills when engaging with clients, consultants, suppliers, and wider project team members.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively across several concurrent design projects.
• Proactive approach with confidence taking ownership of design decisions, project responsibilities, and required deliverables.
• Detailed knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture sourcing, and both traditional and contemporary interior design styles.
• Fluent English language skills with the ability to present design ideas clearly in written and verbal formats.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary 45,000 – 60,000 depending on experience and project exposure.
• Hybrid working arrangement with two days working from home after the probation period.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional Christmas closure period.
• Private healthcare package supporting personal wellbeing and long term health needs.
• Opportunity to work across high profile hospitality and residential design projects.

Who Is This Role Ideal For? This position suits a senior FF&E designer seeking greater responsibility within high end hospitality and residential projects. It is ideal for designers combining strong conceptual ability with detailed technical delivery experience. Candidates should enjoy managing complete FF&E packages and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout project stages. The role suits individuals confident with client interaction, supplier coordination, and procurement discussions. Strong organisation and careful attention to materials, finishes, furniture, and documentation are important. Designers seeking international project exposure can also benefit from this opportunity.

About Hunter Dunning: Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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.

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