JOB DESCRIPTION
You will be a creative FF&E designer with a proven track record. You will have worked from concept to completion in accordance with the client’s brief, and have experience with managing project budgets, timescales, and the FF&E procurement process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Working alongside the design team, we are looking for a strong candidate to assist the project lead and director to develop the FF&E direction for the overall project and manage all elements allocated to them, including the designing and sourcing of FF&E from concept through to finished details. Key responsibilities will include:
* Having a good understanding of the clients’ objectives and values
* Designing and sourcing FF&E from concept through to finished details including bespoke furniture and upholstery
* Contributing to the concept development, assisting research and supporting with in-design presentations
* Producing floor/furniture plan layouts and elevations & rendering plans/elevations/visuals
* Creating full schedules for all FF&E items
* Liaison with the design and purchasing teams to ensure FF&E is within budget parameters
* Assisting in preparing presentation packages, mood boards and sample boards under senior team instruction
* Attending interior fit outs throughout the UK and assist with the installation of FF&E alongside contractors and management team
* Participating in the establishment and maintenance of BI FF&E drawing standards
* Understanding of BI suppliers - building relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
* Project planning, monitoring, reporting and budgeting
FF&E MAIN SKILLS & ABILITIES
* The ability to source loose furniture, lamps, tables & consoles with artwork and accessories specific to projects
* Experience of specifying suitable fabrics, including drapery, upholstery, cushions and trims for residential and commercial use
* Experience working in EstiMac would be an advantage
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, InDesign, and Photoshop
* Exceptional attention to detail with accuracy in all work produced
* Strong communication, planning and organisational skills including the ability to take minutes and distribute to client teams
* Understand budgets, design process and RIBA stages
* Trouble shooting any problems that may arise to ensure swift and positive resolution
LIFE AT BERNARD INTERIORS
We are deeply passionate about our people and committed to cultivating a world-class team of interior architects, designers, and procurement specialists. Through continual training, mentoring, and purposeful development, we empower our talent to grow, innovate, and excel, ensuring every client experiences the memorable, meaningful design excellence that defines our studio.
Our team is built on our core values with individual skills and expertise layered together to deliver impeccable attention to detail.
* Personal – We are a dedicated team of like-minded individuals with a ‘can do’ approach
* Polished – Everything we do is tailored to the vision of our clients with impeccable attention to detail.
* Passionate – We are passionate about design and passionate about delivery.
* Professional – Building strong relationships with everyone we work with is key to delivering truly exceptional design.
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidence – please apply through LinkedIn or send your covering letter, cv and portfolio to