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Nebihe Cihan Studio is hiring an FF&E designer to join its studio in London.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with excellent design, specification and delivery skills to join a dynamic, ambitious and growing Chelsea-based interior design team working on high-end projects in London and abroad.

Main tasks and responsibilities to include the following:

• designing and sourcing FF&E from concept through to finished details
• creating FF&E schedules
• sourcing vintage and antiques
• working with wider team in the spatial planning and design of each project
• building relationships with suppliers, sourcing and researching new suppliers
• producing furniture, upholstery and joinery drawings for pricing using AutoCAD
• pricing FF&E items and reviewing cost proposals
• reviewing and approving shop drawings
• designing custom furniture and producing furniture drawings for pricing
• reviewing, commenting, approving prototypes and samples
• producing client presentations using Adobe InDesign
• managing FF&E budget
• responsible of value engineering FF&E items when needed
• attending site meetings and assisting in the process of reviewing the project
• liaising with contractors and suppliers in order to ensure FF&E is delivered on time and on budget
• liaising with design and purchasing teams to ensure FF&E is in line with client expectations and to budget
• overseeing the procurement of all FF&E and taking responsibility for purchase orders, specification sheets and deliveries
• overseeing installation of projects

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• design talent
• proven experience in project management (budgeting, scheduling etc)
• ability to establish logical action plans to complete work and provide technically sound solutions within deadline and budget constraints
• ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• exceptional time management skills
• ability to differentiate the needs of different styles and looks based on project brief and deliver those styles
• in-depth knowledge of materials, products and suppliers
• undergraduate or graduate degree in interior design
• minimum of four years’ experience in high-end residential interiors and in a similar role
• high proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe softwares for the production of drawings, mood boards and presentation material, knowledge in any 3D rendering software is a plus
• ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and resolving problems utilizing sound judgement and reasoning skills
• has a flexible approach to work and willing to assist the wider design team when needed
• strong communication and negotiation skills
• excellent written and spoken English
• experience in using Studio Designer or a similar FF&E scheduling software
• must have legal rights to work in the UK

Please only apply if you have a strong portfolio in high-end residential interiors. Candidates must be based in London and expect to work out of our Chelsea studio. This is not a remote position. Submit your application via the ‘apply for job’ button below.

www.nebihecihan.com

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