FF&E and Interior Designer

FF&E and Interior Designer

Montalba Architects, Inc. Employer

Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:

Tue, Mar 3 '26Posted On

$70,000 - $85,000 annually Pay:

MONTALBA ARCHITECTS, INC. , is a design-focused and high-service architectural practice based in Santa Monica, California, with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland and New York City. We work with a wide range of local and international clients, and our body of work consists of private residences, hospitality, commercial and high-end retail projects.

Our LA office is located within the Bergamot Station Art campus in Santa Monica - amongst art galleries and the Metro Expo line station. We have an open studio-like atmosphere where individuals can focus and inspire each other. We invite people that have high expectations for their own work, are good problem solvers and enjoy a collaborative work environment to apply.

We are seeking an Intermediate FF&E and Interior Designer who is passionate and experienced in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects to join our team.

General Requirements

• Completion of B.Arch, M.Arch or an Interior Design degree
• 3-6 years of experience in an Architectural or Interior Design office
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to communicate design ideas verbally and visually
• Organized, precise, and attentive to detail
• Motivated and enjoys a collaborative team environment
• Flexible and well-rounded to accommodate project requirements and deadlines
• Proactive about elevating your knowledge and skills
  
  

Position Requirements

• Experience in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects a plus
• Familiar with FF&E specification writing and procurement (experience in DesignSpec is a plus)
• Strong graphic design and presentation skills, both verbal & visual
• Experience in high-end furniture, rugs, lighting, art & accessory sourcing
• Experience in custom furniture, rug, millwork, and lighting design and coordination
• Coordination with trades directly via frequent emails and phone calls. Clarity of communication is key
• Preparation of contract documents including drafting, tagging, and 3D modeling of FF&E and interior design
• Purchasing Agent coordination including purchase order review and approval
• Visits to fabricators and furniture manufacturers to review mockups
• Submittal and shop drawing review, material strike-offs and CFAs
• Experience in FF&E installation and delivery coordination
• Experience in sourcing accessories and staging across project types
• Experience in photoshoot staging a plus
• Able to manage lead times, project schedules and FF&E budgets
• Able to work independently and coordinate with Clients as needed
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new vendors, including coordinating vendor presentations as needed
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suites (Revit and Enscape is a plus)
• Update and maintain FF&E materials library
  
  

This is a full-time, salaried position. We provide a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We support growth within the office and encourage professional development.

No Phone Calls Please. Please apply by emailing us at jobs@montalbaarchitects.com and add ‘ FF&E and Interior Designer ' in the subject. Limit file size to 10 MB max, please. Montalba Architects, Inc. will review all submitted work and contact select candidates for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, please note that we are not able to respond to all applicants. Thank you.