Senior FF&E Designer

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Project Focus: Middle Eastern project (65 sq ft) in a classical style

Contract: 12-month FTC

Start Date: May 2025

Laura Hammett is a London-based design studio specialising in the interior design of luxury residential property in the UK and abroad.

Role Overview:

Laura Hammett is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior FF&E Designer to join our dynamic and collaborative team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual and presentation skills, the ability to manage high-profile projects, and proven experience working on luxury, classical-style projects—ideally with experience in the Middle East. The role requires working closely with the Head of FF&E Design and Creative Director, leading both design and execution stages for a large-scale project. The project is based in the Middle-East and is in the Classical style with some more contemporary areas. This is a 12-month FTC with potential to extend to 18-months or beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Concept Development
   • Create unique, detailed bespoke FF&E, ensuring design intent is met through collaboration with manufacturers.
   • Develop original designs and narratives aligned with company values and client needs.
   • Lead the creation of FF&E detailed design packages from concept to costing, ensuring budget and timeline adherence.
2. Project Management & Coordination
   • Independently manage the project, ensuring smooth communication between clients, suppliers, and contractors.
   • Oversee FF&E project management, including budgets, timelines, and technical design documents.
   • Coordinate with procurement to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
   • Monitor and report project progress to the Head of FF&E Design and company directors.
   • Ensure all FF&E work aligns with the project’s architectural details.
   • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure expectations are met.
   • Review supplier technical drawings, visit factories, and potentially oversee FF&E installations.
   • Lead client presentations and meetings, ensuring designs meet their needs.
   • Supervise and mentor junior and mid-weight designers on the team when necessary.
   • Inspire creativity within the studio, promoting new suppliers, materials, and design ideas.
   • Maintain the FF&E studio library and support team development.
   • Manage on-site FF&E installations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, and resolve any design-related issues.
   • Oversee snagging and quality control to ensure all bespoke pieces meet design briefs and client satisfaction.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 6-7 years of experience in luxury residential interior design.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Vectorworks/AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and budget management software (e.g., Est iMac).
• Communication: Fluent in spoken and written English with strong visual and verbal communication skills.
• Location: Ideally able to commute to South-West London on a hybrid-working basis.
• Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex projects from concept through installation.
• Experience: Working on projects in the Middle East and working with Middle-Eastern Clients.
• Style: Knowledge of classical design style and ability to be flexible also illustrating other design styles.

Company benefits:

• Pension contribution (subject to passing probation)
• Annual leave 25 days plus Bank Holidays & Birthday full day off
• Office closure between Christmas and NYE (3 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Flexible hybrid working
• Perks – weekly office breakfast & quarterly socials
• A positive and supportive work culture in a diverse and social team

Please send your CV, Portfolio and Cover Letter to careers@laurahammett.com

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Design Services