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Laura Hammett is hiring a senior FF&E designer to join its team in London.

Position: senior FF&E designer

Reporting to: head of FF&E design

Project focus: Middle Eastern project (65 sq ft) in a classical style

Contract: 12-month FTC (opportunity to extend)

Start date: May 2025

Laura Hammett is a London-based design studio specialising in the interior design of luxury residential property in the UK and abroad.

Role overview

Laura Hammett is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior FF&E Designer to join our dynamic and collaborative team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will have strong conceptual and presentation skills, the ability to manage high-profile projects, and proven experience working on luxury, classical-style projects—ideally with experience in the Middle East. The role requires working closely with the Head of FF&E Design and Creative Director, leading both design and execution stages for a large-scale project. The project is based in the Middle-East and is in the Classical style with some more contemporary areas. This is a 12-month FTC with potential to extend to 18-months or beyond.

Key responsibilities

Design and concept development

The concept is now complete for the project and you will be continuing the design development of the project:

• create unique, detailed bespoke FF&E, ensuring design intent is met through collaboration with manufacturers.
• develop original designs and narratives aligned with company values and client needs
• lead the creation of FF&E detailed design packages from concept to costing, ensuring budget and timeline adherence

Project management and coordination:

• independently manage the project, ensuring smooth communication between clients, suppliers and contractors
• oversee FF&E project management, including budgets, timelines, and technical design documents
• coordinate with procurement to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
  Monitor and report project progress to the head of FF&E design and company directors
• ensure all FF&E work aligns with the project’s architectural details

Client and supplier engagement:

• build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure expectations are met
• review supplier technical drawings, visit factories, and potentially oversee FF&E installations
• lead client presentations and meetings, ensuring designs meet their needs

Team leadership and mentoring:

• supervise and mentor junior and mid-weight designers on the team when necessary
• inspire creativity within the studio, promoting new suppliers, materials, and design ideas
• maintain the FF&E studio library and support team development

On-site and installation oversight:

• manage on-site FF&E installations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, and resolve any design-related issues
• oversee snagging and quality control to ensure all bespoke pieces meet design briefs and client satisfaction

Candidate requirements

• education – bachelor’s degree in interior design, textile design, or similar
• experience – minimum six to seven years’ of experience in luxury residential interior design
• skills – proficient in Microsoft Office, Vectorworks/AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and budget management software (e.g., Est iMac)
• communication – fluent in spoken and written English with strong visual and verbal communication skills
• location – ideally able to commute to South-West London on a hybrid-working basis
• attributes – proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex projects from concept through installation

Desirable:

• experience – working on projects in the Middle East and working with Middle Eastern clients
• style – knowledge of classical design style and ability to be flexible also illustrating other design styles

Company benefits:

• competitive salary
• pension contribution (subject to passing probation)
• annual leave 25 days plus Bank Holidays and birthday off
• office closure between Christmas and NYE (three days)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• eye test vouchers
• flexible hybrid working
• perks – weekly office breakfast and quarterly socials
• a positive and supportive work culture in a diverse and social team

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and therefore we would encourage early applications.

www.laurahammett.com