Senior FF & E Designer

Senior FF&E Designer

Location: Dubai
Reporting To: Head of FF&E
Sector: High-End Residential Design

About the Company

A renowned Architectural and Interior Design firm specializing in the super high-end residential market, with an international presence across the UAE, France, and India. The company delivers exceptional projects worldwide that embody luxury, craftsmanship, and refined sophistication.

An exceptional Senior FF&E Designer is sought to join an esteemed design team and lead the creation of extraordinary high-end residential projects on a global scale.

Role Overview

As the Senior FF&E Designer, you will bring extensive expertise in materials, luxury FF&E brands, and innovative product design to elevate the studio’s design vision. You will oversee the FF&E process from concept to completion while leading a talented team and ensuring the highest standards of quality and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of FF&E as part of a team of five FF&E Designers.
• Oversee the complete FF&E process from inception to project completion, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to timelines.
• Lead and manage the FF&E team, providing guidance and direction across multiple projects.
• Select high-end FF&E including sanitaryware, ironmongery, furniture, fabrics, lighting, artwork, accessories, and OS&E.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and Senior Design team during the design development phase.
• Manage the FF&E installation phase, including dressing and styling, alongside the FF&E team.
• Review and coordinate FF&E documentation such as specifications, BOQs, schedules, and presentations.
• Work with furniture designers to review shop drawings, samples, and mock-ups for custom furniture pieces.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager, providing design input during the procurement phase.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the high-end residential design industry, supported by a strong portfolio of completed luxury projects.
• Proven ability to conceive and implement original FF&E and material selections, with in-depth knowledge of luxury brands, artisanal materials, suppliers, and current trends.
• Solid experience in team management with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire, mentor, and direct a design team.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage complex project workflows.
• Proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop for creating high-quality design presentations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp to review furniture layouts and dimensions (expert level not required).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on prestigious, super high-end residential projects worldwide.
• A collaborative, design-led environment with an international footprint.
• Long-term career growth within a well-established design studio.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED18,000.00 - AED24,000.00 per month