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FF&E Interior Designer - Interior Design Job in East London, London - £40,000

  • Location London
  • Type Permanent
  • Salary Up to £40,000
  • Ref 15034
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Bespoke design work, varied projects, strong creative exposure, and collaborative studio

Job Summary

FF&E Interior Designer Job East London offers a creative role within the interior design sector. This position is based in East London and supports delivery across residential and commercial projects. You will focus on furniture, fixtures, and equipment design from concept to installation.

The role involves bespoke furniture design, supplier coordination, and procurement management. You will work across multiple aesthetics and project types within the UK. This FF&E Interior Designer Job East London provides exposure to full project lifecycle delivery.

You will collaborate with artisans, consultants, and clients throughout project stages. The position combines design creativity with technical coordination responsibilities. It suits candidates seeking progression within a design led studio environment.

About the Company

This established design studio operates within the interior design and built environment sector. The organisation delivers projects across residential and commercial sectors. Their services include interior design, FF&E specification, and procurement management. The team works closely with private clients and developers across varied schemes.

The studio is recognised for its focus on craftsmanship and bespoke design solutions. They maintain a strong reputation for delivering high quality interiors. Employees benefit from a collaborative and creative working environment. The company supports professional development and design innovation across projects. Hunter Dunning is managing this opportunity on a confidential basis.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed FF&E designs covering furniture, lighting, finishes, and bespoke elements across projects
  • Produce schedules and specifications for all FF&E items ensuring accuracy and coordination
  • Manage FF&E CAD plans coordinating layouts with reflected ceiling plans and general arrangement drawings
  • Prepare technical drawings including plans and elevations for presentation and project delivery stages
  • Source, order, and manage delivery of FF&E items ensuring alignment with budget and programme requirements
  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to support project delivery and installation
  • Present FF&E concepts to clients providing guidance on specification and cost considerations
  • Oversee installation and styling ensuring all design intent and quality standards are achieved

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum four years post graduate experience within residential or hospitality interior design sectors
  • Strong passion for FF&E design with knowledge of suppliers, materials, and current design trends
  • Experience producing FF&E schedules using software such as Estimac or similar tools
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and furniture shop drawings accurately
  • Strong presentation skills across digital and physical formats including client presentations
  • Experience managing multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers, and project teams effectively

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and level
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas and New Year closure
  • Quarterly company events to support team engagement and collaboration
  • Opportunity to work on varied and high quality design projects across sectors
  • Supportive studio environment encouraging creativity and professional growth

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits an FF&E Interior Designer seeking creative project exposure within a studio environment. It is ideal for candidates with strong design and technical coordination experience. Individuals who enjoy bespoke furniture design and supplier collaboration will benefit from this role. The position suits professionals confident managing multiple FF&E packages across projects.

Candidates should be comfortable presenting concepts and liaising with clients. Strong attention to detail is essential for delivering high quality design outcomes. The role also suits individuals seeking progression within a collaborative design studio. This FF&E Interior Designer Job East London supports long term career development within interior design.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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FF&E Interior Designer Job in East London – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: 15034 )

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