Job Description: MID WEIGHT FF&E DESIGNER at Studio Ashby
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Someone who demonstrates, through every aspect of who they are, a passionate love of design, art and beauty
- A confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, charming person
- Proactive nature, great instincts, open to feedback, with boundless amounts of positive energy
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
- A degree or equivalent in Interior Design preferred but not essential
- 2-3 years post-graduate experience in the luxury residential and/or commercial sector
- Full proficiency using Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Profficiency in EstiMac desirable but not essential
- Experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion, on your own or as part of a team
- Have the ability to set and uphold programmes, stick to deadlines, with excellent project management at all times
- Good financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
- Excellent supplier and product knowledge, including FF&E and finishes
- Strong technical ability
- Strong knowledge of materials
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Impeccable and concise communication skills
- An exceptional eye for detail, colour, and knowledge of antiques
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- FF&E space planning
- Producing mood boards, sketches, and technical drawings in Vectorworks format
- Putting together client presentations
- Creating full project costing schedules and budgets
- Sourcing and procuring new and antique FF&E
- Designing bespoke joinery and FF&E. Reviewing supplier technical drawings prior to manufacturer
- Developing detailed specifications and managing a pre-agreed budget
- Working with contractors and suppliers to ensure the design and quality are executed as per the specification and to the highest standard
- Coordinating all aspects of the FF&E procurement and installation process
- Leading mid-size projects with support from the Senior design team
- Supervising Junior Designers and Studio Interns when necessary
WHAT WE DO:
Our mission is to create habitable spaces with identity. Whether it’s a home, a restaurant, a hotel or a commercial development, we apply the same creative approach that starts with envisioning the lives of the people who will inhabit it. We question what inspires them, what moves them and how we can fulfil their desires and support their needs with our design. Art plays a central role in our inspiration and process. Stemming from Sophie’s own passion and training in art history, we believe art has a vital place in every interior and no space feels complete without it.
Together with interior design we also provide creative direction. This allows us to create immersive experiences in the environments we design, ensuring the character and style of our clients is felt in substance across all details and touch points. Our creative direction includes many aspects that affect how we experience our environments: from art consultancy and buying to bespoke collaborations, books to uniforms, planting to fragrance. With greater consideration to the many layers that make up our interior world, the deeper the connection we have to it in response.
Relationships are core to all that we do: relationships with our clients, our customers, our suppliers, manufacturers and the many craftspeople and ateliers we work closely with. Our work is a collaborative process involving many different people, and strong relationships are crucial for achieving good results. We believe design should be a positive experience and it’s important to have fun along the way.
If you think that your skills, experience, and personality make you well suited to this role we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your covering letter, CV and portfolio to careers@studioashby.com