Senior FF&E Designer

About David Collins Studio

David Collins Studio is an internationally renowned luxury interior design and architecture studio, established in 1985 and based in London. We work globally with leading luxury and heritage brands, as well as a select group of private clients who share our commitment to craft, detail and refinement.

The opportunity

We are seeking Senior FF&E Designers to lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects from concept through to handover, alongside an ID team. You will set creative direction for FF&E, plan resources and programmes, build trusted client relationships and ensure quality, budget control and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

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• Lead concept generation and scheme development for FF&E that responds to the brief and the studio ethos.
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• Curate and specify finishes, sanitaryware, hardware and ironmongery, compiling clear schedules and specifications.
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• Plan team workloads and deliverables, guiding drawing production to studio standards and templates.
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• Chair internal design reviews and communicate ideas persuasively with clear visuals and documentation.
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• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, consultants and local authorities; chair meetings and issue minutes and actions.
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• Set and manage FF&E budgets, approvals and value engineering strategies; flag risks early and propose solutions.
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• Maintain quality control through regular site visits; track progress and resolve issues promptly.
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• Oversee installation, dressing and final styling to ensure the design intent is delivered on brief.
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• Identify scope changes, communicate implications and support fee or programme adjustments.
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• Mentor and develop designers at different levels; delegate effectively and provide constructive feedback.
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• Contribute to studio knowledge sharing, initiatives and pitches; act as a positive ambassador for the brand.
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About you

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• Minimum 9 years’ experience in interior design with significant FF&E leadership responsibility.
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• Proven track record leading at least three projects from concept to handover, including on site coordination.
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• Experience across at least two sectors such as private residential, commercial residential, hospitality, F&B or retail.
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• Strong design judgement with an eye for craft, materials and operational practicality.
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• Excellent client communication and presentation skills; able to win confidence and guide decisions.
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• Highly organised and comfortable running multiple projects and teams in parallel.
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• Familiar with tender and procurement processes and the production of clear, accurate specifications.
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• London based, willing to travel to project sites in the UK and overseas as required.
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• Right to work in the UK.
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Skills and software

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• Proficient in CAD and Adobe Photoshop.
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• SketchUp an advantage.
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• Spec Designer an advantage or experience with equivalent Specification and Schedules generation software.
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• Confident producing clear, accurate drawings, schedules and specifications to studio standards.
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Location and hybrid working

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• 3 to 4 days per week in our Fulham studio (SW6), with site visits as required.
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What we offer

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• 25 days annual leave for this role, plus your birthday off.
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• Enhanced company pension scheme.
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• £250 annual Personal Development Fund for a creative pursuit of your choice.
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• Summer hours: 3 pm finish on Fridays throughout July and August.
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• Study support including professional fees, for example RIBA, ACCA, CIPD.
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• Interest‑free season ticket loan up to £6,000 and Cycle to Work scheme up to £1,000.
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• Monthly socials, seasonal events and weekly Lunch & Learn workshops.
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• Wedding and baby vouchers, free eye care and annual flu jab.
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• Additional holidays rewarding long service, up to 5 extra days.
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• Company‑subsidised tickets to design and cultural events and creative workshops.
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• Salary: competitive.
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How to apply

Apply via LinkedIn, or email your CV, portfolio and a short cover note to [email protected]. Please include project examples that demonstrate end to end FF&E leadership.

Equal opportunities

David Collins Studio is an equal opportunities employer.