London, UK
Senior FF&E designer
at Peter Mikic Interiors
Peter Mikic Interiors are looking for a senior FF&E designer to join its studio in Shoreditch, London.
Our practice specialises in high-end residential, restaurant, hospitality and marine interior design, working both locally and internationally. We’re a vibrant group of architects and interior designers and strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable place for us all to work.
The role and responsibilities:
- to lead numerous FF&E projects, with the assistance of more junior members of the team
- deliver a seamless service to our clients ensuring exceptional communication throughout
- to be the first point of contact for clients and client team as well as project managers and suppliers
- lead client meetings
- coordinate contractors, suppliers and services to ensure timely delivery of projects
- be able to respond effectively to complex questions whilst working and switching between various projects
- preparing mood boards, fabric schemes and presentations
- sourcing furniture, antiques and art
- design of bespoke furniture including case pieces, upholstery and lighting
- develop detailed specifications and schedules
- budget creation and management
- coordinate the procurement of all FF&E items
- building strong relationships with clients ensuring that our values are always upheld
- to set project programmes and uphold deadlines
In addition to the above, this role will at times require national and international travel.
Key skills and attributes:
- seven or more years’ post qualification experience with proven previous experience of delivering high-end residential FF&E packages from concept through to completion
- an exceptional eye for detail, colour and knowledge of antiques
- highly organised and efficient
- proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite – experience in EstiMac is a plus
- comfortable and confident working with high profile figures exercising discretion
- excellent verbal and written communications are also essential, as you will be liaising between multiple parties, including clients, sub-contractors and architects
As our ideal candidate, you will be able to hit the ground running and be confident working both individually and with others. You’ll be patient, friendly and exceptionally well organised. We’re looking for someone who will, alongside the day-to-day tasks, really engage with, inspire and nurture our more junior members of staff and play their part in ensuring the studio environment is a great place for us all to be. The successful applicant will need to have a broad knowledge and understanding of design styles to draw upon for different projects.
If you think that your skills, experience and personality make you well suited to this role we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and portfolio.