Job Advert – Senior FF&E Designer
Who we are
Andrea Benedettini is an award-winning boutique interior design and architecture studio specialising in luxury residential projects for private clients in the UK and internationally. We provide a comprehensive, end-to-end design service, creating exceptional interiors defined by meticulous attention to detail and seamless execution from concept through to completion.
Our studio is built on a commitment to design excellence, technical precision, and highly personalised client service. We are passionate about developing our people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where talented designers are given the opportunity to grow, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully to high-profile projects.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior FF&E Designer to join our growing studio. This is a key position within the team, offering the opportunity to lead prestigious residential projects and play an active role in shaping exceptional interiors from concept through to completion.
You will be responsible for leading FF&E design packages across a portfolio of luxury residential projects, developing design concepts, managing procurement, and ensuring the highest standards of design quality, specification, and client service. The role requires a balance of creative vision, technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong project delivery capability.
You will work closely with the Director, Interior Architecture team, consultants, suppliers, and contractors, taking ownership of projects while contributing to the continued growth and success of the studio.
Key responsibilities
· Lead and manage FF&E design packages from concept through to completion, ensuring alignment with the client brief, design intent, programme, and budget
· Develop FF&E concepts, mood boards, material palettes, and client presentations that clearly communicate the design vision
· Source, select, and specify high-quality furniture, lighting, decorative fixtures, fabrics, finishes, and accessories
· Produce clear and accurate 2D furniture layouts and rendered elevations for key FF&E areas, including principal rooms and bespoke design features
· Source and specify decorative accessories, styling items, soft furnishings, bedding, tableware, books, vessels, and artwork to create cohesive and refined interiors
· Curate and specify artwork collections, ranging from decorative pieces to collector-led commissions, aligned with the overall design narrative
· Prepare, manage, and maintain detailed FF&E schedules, procurement trackers, budgets, and project documentation
· Oversee the FF&E procurement process, including raising purchase orders, reviewing quotations and invoices, coordinating deliveries, and managing supplier accounts documentation
· Coordinate bespoke furniture, lighting, rugs, upholstery, mirrors, and custom-designed elements with specialist manufacturers, artisans, and suppliers
· Collaborate closely with the Interior Architecture team to ensure FF&E elements are fully integrated within the wider design strategy
· Attend client meetings, site visits, factory visits, and installation phases, ensuring design intent and quality standards are maintained throughout
· Liaise with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and project managers to ensure seamless project delivery
· Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging suppliers, materials, and innovations, introducing appropriate new ideas and solutions to projects
· Support the development of Interior Architecture concepts, mood boards, presentations, and rendered elevations where required
Qualifications and experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field
· Minimum 6 years’ experience in FF&E design, ideally within a London-based luxury residential design studio
· Strong portfolio of high-end residential projects demonstrating exceptional FF&E expertise
· Excellent knowledge of furniture, lighting, textiles, finishes, and bespoke manufacturing processes
· Proficiency in AutoCAD, Estimac, and Microsoft Office
· Strong understanding of procurement processes, budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination
· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
· Experience working directly with clients, consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors
Who we are looking for
· A confident and experienced Senior FF&E Designer with exceptional design sensibility and creative vision
· Someone with a refined eye for detail, proportion, materials, colour, and craftsmanship
· A designer who can take ownership of projects from concept through to installation
· A strong communicator with excellent client-facing and presentation skills
· Someone highly organised and commercially aware, capable of managing procurement and budgets effectively
· A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines
· Someone proactive, solutions-focused, and able to perform well under pressure
· A designer passionate about luxury interiors, bespoke design, and delivering exceptional client experiences
· Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to specification, documentation, and project management
· Someone excited by the opportunity to contribute creatively and strategically to a growing design studio
Benefits we offer
· Flexible hybrid working, including 1 day per week working from home
· Support for work–life balance with flexibility around personal commitments
· Structured mentorship and regular one-to-one development conversations
· Clear and transparent progression opportunities within a growing studio
· Opportunity to contribute to studio direction, creative strategy, and key design decisions
· Annual learning and development allowance for courses, workshops, and industry events
· Studio-funded attendance at leading design fairs and exhibitions (Decorex, Maison&Objet, Salone del Mobile, Frieze London, Royal Academy exhibitions, etc.)
· Monthly team lunches and regular studio social events
· Studio outings to exhibitions, suppliers, showrooms, and cultural venues
· Celebration of project milestones, birthdays, and studio achievements
· Time off in lieu for overtime worked (typically 1–2 days depending on workload)
· Contribution towards wellbeing support, including therapy sessions or access to wellbeing platforms such as Headspace
· Occasional in-studio wellness activities (yoga, sound baths, healthy snacks)
· Pension contributions in line with statutory requirements
· Annual performance-related bonus
Job Details
Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid working (London-based studio with 1 day WFH per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + bonus scheme
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
