Midweight FF&E Designer (Hospitality) (MBJ0163)

FF&E Designer Job Description

To be part of our client is to create design that inspires and positively influences those who experience it. We value creative thinking and encourage all our team to be restless in the drive to provide industry-leading design solutions for all our clients. All members of our team must have the ability to translate innovative ideas into reality.

The FF&E Designer will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in all facets of design, including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments. Assisted by the team, the FF&E Designer is responsible for helping to deliver all aspects of projects from concept to completion. A passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design is essential. Good verbal and written abilities are required for the position as it involves communicating with suppliers and other project team consultants; however, they will be supported in this task by the wider design team.

Responsibilities

• Alongside the Directors, Associates, and Project Leads, develop the creative vision for the project.
• Help in design research for projects, particularly during concept development. The task includes activities ranging from finding mood images for a particular design approach to establishing information about the specific site.
• Develop the materiality for projects by assisting with research, ordering samples, supplier meetings, and showroom visits.
• Assist the team with the production of concept information such as presentation documents and material boards.
• Assist with the production of CGIs by supplying external consultants with design information.
• Assist the team in furniture and fabric research and selections.
• Drawing up FF&E specifications, drawings, and production documentation, including plan documentation that is fully coordinated with other consultants.
• Review samples, strike-offs, and shop drawings in conjunction with the team for compliance with specifications and design intent.
• Attend factory and prototype reviews as required.
• Attend and review site installations as required.

Skills

• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp is advantageous.
• Strong free-hand sketching skills.

Abilities

• Problem solver/creative solutions.
• Eye for colour and materials.
• Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.