Job Title: Senior Freelance FF&E Designer
Sector: Residential
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4D Office; 1D WFH)
Location: London
Salary: £250 - £300 per day
Our Client: A London-based interior design studio specialising in thoughtfully curated, high-end residential interiors for private clients in the UK and internationally. The practice is known for its refined, contemporary approach, blending bespoke design, craftsmanship, and carefully sourced pieces to create spaces that feel elegant, characterful, and deeply considered.
With a growing portfolio of luxury residential and listed building projects, the studio is now seeking a Senior FF&E Designer to join their close-knit team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer with strong leadership capability, a meticulous eye for detail, and a passion for delivering distinctive, design-led interiors.
Role Overview: The Senior FF&E Designer will take ownership of the FF&E design, sourcing, and delivery for a high-end residential project. Working closely with the Creative Director and wider design team, the role will oversee the full FF&E process, ensuring every element aligns seamlessly with the studio's design ethos and the client's vision.
This position suits a confident, quirky and creatively driven FF&E Designer who thrives in a stand-alone role and brings both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery to luxury residential interiors.
Key Responsibilities - Lead FF&E design from concept through to completion on a luxury residential building
- Develop and present FF&E concepts, mood boards, and material palettes aligned with the client brief
- Source, select, specify, and procure all FF&E, including bespoke furniture, fabrics, lighting, artwork, and accessories
- Manage supplier quotations and procurement schedules with precision
- Coordinate with suppliers, artisans, and workshops to ensure exceptional quality and timely delivery
- Prepare and deliver client presentations, including mood boards, sample trays, and detailed specification packs
- Work collaboratively with the architectural and interior design teams to ensure FF&E integrates seamlessly
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and installations as required
- Maintain and develop the studio's materials and supplier library
Skills & Experience - Minimum 5+ years' experience in FF&E design within the high-end residential sector
- Strong knowledge of luxury suppliers, bespoke furniture makers, and artisans (UK & international)
- Listed building experience preferred
- Exceptional eye for detail, materiality, and craftsmanship
- Proven experience managing FF&E budgets and procurement processes
- Highly organised, with the ability to work independently and take full ownership of a project
- Confident communicator with polished, client-facing presentation skills
- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
- Vectorworks (2D) experience required
- Experience using Rhino, Enscape, and Blender is beneficial
- Final 3D software to be confirmed based on client preference
- Experience with FF&E procurement software is advantageous
Degree in Interior Design or a related field