New York, USA
Senior FF&E designer
at Tihany Design
Tihany Design is seeking a senior FF&E designer to join its team in New York.
Internationally acclaimed luxury hospitality design firm Tihany Design is seeking a talented and motivated senior FF&E designer to join the New York studio.
Reports to: Tihany Design managing partner
Requirements:
- bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design or related field
- minimum ten years’ of experience in luxury hospitality/residential design
- proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, MS Office are a plus but not required
- proficiency in interior architectural finishes and FF&E specifications writing
- experience working on multiple projects and managing tight deadlines
- experience required in: interior design presentation, sourcing and documenting FF&E design – including custom FF&E – and selection and documentation of interior architectural finishes
- strong leadership and ability to collaborate with project teams
- strong communication skills including verbal, written and visual, and ability to present at a high level
- positive attitude, flexible and enthusiastic
Responsibilities:
- initiating unique FF&E design concepts for hospitality projects (including restaurant design) and developing full scale design presentations by sourcing, sampling and budgeting FF&E designs
- developing custom furniture, fixtures and lighting design
- lead the project team in documenting FF&E design on a variety of project types
- manage all required ID and FF&E documentation
- coordinating, preparing and assuring quality of ID and FF&E specifications and custom FF&E drawings
- review samples, strike-offs, FF&E shop drawing and prototype for compliance with specifications and design intent
- serve as principal contact with Purchasing Agent
- coordinate selection and presentation of artwork and accessories if required
- coordinate FF&E installation with all parties involved
- managing projects independently, coordinating and cultivating relationships with other project consultants and vendors
- managing, directing and providing design oversight to a team of intermediate and junior designers
- mentoring support staff and junior designers
- keep up to date with industry developments, products, and trends, for continued professional development
Life, career and purpose at Tihany Design
If you have your eyes on the present and the horizon, consider the path of Tihany Design, where life, career and purpose come together.
As a boutique design atelier that takes pride in its built-in global diversity, our NYC and Rome offices are searching worldwide for accomplished and brewing talent to join our passionate team. We are led by two visionary partners who care for your professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing, who believe the intrinsic rewards are built into the journey as much as the achievement. Designers based in Rome have the opportunity to work in NYC with their colleagues for three months.
For those who thirst for challenging and esteemed projects, Tihany Design delivers beyond expectations. The firm continually earns renown for the style and connoisseurship of its sensational, inspired customer interiors. But the vision is brought to life with the highest regard for collaboration and mentorship. Each client engagement offers a tremendously creative and inspirational space to advance your work, it is also the opportunity to artfully share your voice and point of view, to resonate your spirit at work.
Do what you love, grow and excel at Tihany Design.
Superior compensation and comprehensive benefits (paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and personal days, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision), as well as travel opportunities and hands-on interaction with partners in a stimulating work environment.
To apply
Please submit your application via the apply for job button below quoting ‘senior FF&E designer’ in the subject line.
Please include your cover letter, CV, portfolio and availability to start. All documents to be in PDF format (10MB or less) and labeled as ‘FF&E designer_YourName_YYYYMMDD’.