Job Description
SENIOR FF&E DESIGNER
We are now recruiting for a Senior FF&E Designer with 8+ years’ experience to join our team. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, with a passion for organisation, excellent attention to detail and able to work at a fast pace.
At SMC we work on high-end marine interior design projects, liaising with suppliers and working to a client’s needs and aspirations. Experience in delivering FF&E packages for large-scale commercial projects (e.g., hotels/cruise ships) is essential, as well as impeccable organisational, research and communication skills. Experience or a background in procurement would be a definite bonus.
Education:
Educated to degree or diploma level with 8+ years’ post grad experience
Outline:
As a Senior FF&E Designer you would be working at a Senior or Lead level within the FF&E Team. You will have 8+ years of demonstrable FF&E experience, and you will be skilled in delivery FF&E packages on projects. You will have led at least 4 FF&E packages from concept to completion.
Skills:
* Ability to create conceptual designs including the skill of using colour and texture
* Some skill in the Adobe Creative Suite and possibly EstiMac or EstiPC
* Excellent knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling)
* At least some experience in using CAD software
* Some knowledge of Studio software would be advantageous
* Self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback
* Ability to manage your own and others time well
* Excellent demonstrable experience of producing FF&E specifications with costings, materials, finishes, and sanitary schedules
* Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual
* Exceptional attention to detail
Responsibilities:
* Working at a Senior or Lead level within a project, working to timelines and budgets
* Attend project/client meetings to be briefed on new projects
* Manage and delegate where necessary the procurement of FF&E products
* Mentoring and supporting Junior and Mid-weight FF&E Designers
* Attend and lead project meetings and give input on developing concepts, finding and suggesting suitable finishes and fabrics where applicable
* Manage and oversee the production of FF&E presentations and packs for client meetings, delegating where necessary
* Nurture relationships with suppliers and actively seek new suppliers, keep up to date with new advancements within FF&E
* Attend client meetings for briefing on new projects, present pitches where necessary and act as the client’s main point of contact for their soft furnishing requirements
Competitive senior salary dependant on experience