The Company:

The company is an award-winning international Architecture & Interior Design consultancy focused on materialising unique and innovative designs into inspiring physical spaces of any complexity. Their work covers commercial, hospitality, retail, and residential projects.

The company has a strong global presence with ongoing projects in the UAE, Europe, UK, Africa, and Asia. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each project, drawing on the unique cultural and architectural characteristics of each region to create tailored solutions for our discerning clients.

The Role:

We are looking for a FF&E Specialist to join our team. FF&E Specialist will work on luxury hospitality projects. Working as part of collaborative design team, you will support senior FF&E designer team in creating concepts, putting together sample boards and making presentations for client. As part of the FF&E team, you will have the responsibility of sourcing suitable materials and fabrics for interior finishes, artwork, furniture and lighting.

Responsibilities:

Support in preparing schedule and selecting FF&E and Artwork items for the project, working with the Senior FF&E designer and Sr. Interior designers progress through every stage of the design process.
Working closely with the Senior FF&E designer, develop and prepare material finishes, ironmongery and sanitary ware specifications.
Support in preparing and coordinating all FF&E documentation required for Tender stage.
Work with the team to maintain the Material Library and keep it updated.
Review samples, strike-offs, shop drawings, materials, etc. for compliance with specifications and design intent.
Participate in project meetings, client work sessions, and design reviews as required.

Requirements:

Experience working within hospitality or luxury branded apartments.
Minimum 3 years working experience in interior design, interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions)
Creative, with a strong design flair and excellent presentation skills.
Knowledge of product qualifications and sourcing, as well as global vendor and supplier contacts.
Good sketching ability and proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, In Design, Acrobat/Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and are familiar with specification documentation.
BS Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
Communication and presentation skills