FF&E Interiors Designer

About the Client

Our client has the privileged reputation as one of Britain's best known interior decorating firms with sophisticated elegance and low-key luxury. Now, with over 150 years of collective experience, the current decorators are as respected for working in an innovative and modern way as they are for the timelessness of their more traditional projects.

They are currently looking for a Designer to join one of its six London design teams.

The Role

• Assisting with designing and managing projects from initial enquiry to completion

• Arranging the office diary and supporting meetings, including taking and typing up notes at client and contractor meetings, either on site or in the office

• Drawing and altering floor plans and elevations in CAD and by hand, as necessary

• Assisting with schemes, sourcing ideas for fabrics, furniture and all other hard finishes. Liaising with suppliers, requesting samples and quotes, and organising information in an accurate and visually appealing manner to ensure images, samples, costs, dimensions and all other relevant details can be presented to the office, and thereafter the client, in a timely fashion

• Producing sample and presentation boards, including copies for office records

• Drafting client estimates and invoices

• Drafting building schedules, from paint specifications to bathroom specifications and all other FF&E items, and once ordered, creating schedules to manage deliveries and installation

• Processing and managing supplier invoices

• Placing orders, coordinating collections and deliveries, and monitoring them against deadlines

• Checking in items ordered (fabrics, furniture, lighting, etc.) and ensuring quality standards are maintained

• Maintaining and developing fabric and hard finishes libraries

Requirements

• At least 5+ years experience in a similar role

• Organisational and time management skills, as well as good administrative skills

• An enthusiastic team player with a flexible can-do attitude. The office is busy and the ability to be proactive, as well as juggle and prioritise tasks, is crucial

• IT literacy in all Microsoft Office programmes: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and InDesign

• Ability to learn new IT systems quickly is a must, as the existing computer system is unique

• Highly numerate and articulate (fluent in written and spoken English), with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Understanding of traditional and contemporary materials, furnishings, accessories and artwork sourcing would be beneficial

• Possession of a driving licence is a must

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.