A position has arose for a creative Residential FF&E Interior Designer to join a niche busy high-end luxury interior design studio in London Bridge. The ideal candidate will embrace the chance to translate a brief into an FF&E concept and take it through to install and completion. With the budget in mind, you will be expected to liaise directly with the client for approvals and hold a strong relationship with the rest of the team and suppliers to ensure that projects are run efficiently and to very high standards.

You will also be involved in a rebranding exercise to celebrate the company’s 20 years in the industry by organising and leading on photo shoots and developing our internal systems alongside the studio’s management team.

Key day-to-day tasks of the Residential FF&E Interior Designer include:

- Lead initial concept meetings on projects assigned.
- Provide information and make suggestions on availability of suitable FF&E as required.
- Create boards/layout plans, attend meetings, present FF&E concepts to clients.
- Work with designers to prepare full FF&E schedules and cost all FF&E specifications.
- Research interior elements, materials and suppliers – call suppliers and obtain quotes - Prepare spreadsheets outlining all costs and gain approval from Directors and clients.
- Oversee purchase orders, specification sheets and control books for all requirements.
- Negotiate, co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers to ensure that all specifications and deliveries are being met on time and on budget, and to the best possible quality.
- Generate solutions and alternatives as problems arise and seek necessary approval.
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers throughout the procurement of FF&E.
- Ensure regular and open communication with internal and external teams and suppliers.
- - Coordinate receipt, delivery and installation of all FF&E.
- Ensure all FF&E specifications are delivered to site as scheduled.
- Assist in final stages of the project, ensuring that all FF&E, accessories and styling requirements are met.
- Oversee professional photography.
- Set up new trade accounts.
- Maintain existing & develop new relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Ensure that the various project, supplier and purchasing schedules are maintained and regularly updated.
- Ensure that the FF&E library/sample area is managed and maintained.
- Assist with any ad hoc FF&E issues as they arise.
- Organise and participate in meetings where required.

Key attributes of the Residential FF&E Interior Designer include:

- Confident and articulate.
- Organised and efficient.
- Persistent and assertive.
- Results focused and deadline driven.
- Enjoys working in a busy environment.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Self motivated, creative and initiative.
- Knowledge of product and materials, suppliers design trends in the industry.
- General knowledge of interior architecture with the ability to read and understand technical drawings including furniture shop drawings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good with budgeting and time management.
- Ability to multitask.
- Software- Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe InDesign & Photoshop.
- Vectorworks is an advantage.
- Mac Experience (preferable).

If you’re interested in finding out more about this Residential FF&E Interior Design role than please get in touch with Deborah D’Silva.

Adrem Group, www.adremgroup.com
deborah.dsilva@adremgroup.com

Andrew Franz Architect, PLLC is a New York City based architecture and design firm with projects ranging from private houses and apartments to a variety of commercial and cultural facilities. The studio is currently seeking a full time Architectural Designer with 2-3 years of professional experience to work on the firm's high-end residential and commercial design projects in casual but focused work environment.

The Architectural Designer will have great design talent and be capable of executing both modern and contextually-appropriate designs. The ideal candidate is self-driven and motivated, has excellent communication skills, and thrives working in a collaborative team setting.

Candidate Qualifications:

- Strong design skills and a technical aptitude.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Rhinoceros.
- Excellent drafting skills, 3D rendering and model-making skills.
- Hand-sketch and verbal/written presentation skills.
- Experience in detailing and assembling a construction drawing set.
- BArch or MArch degree with two or three years of professional experience.
- Applicants must be US residents or already possess valid working visa for 2 years minimum.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter about why you would like to work with us and why you think you would be a good addition to our team, along with a resume and a digital portfolio to email with "Architectural Designer" as the subject.

Andrew Franz Architect, PLLC , www.andrewfranz.com
studio@andrewfranz.com