Senior FF&E Designer - Interior Design London

Position: Senior FF&E Designer - Interior Design Job in London - 50,000 - 55,000
Minimum 6 years’ experience, Large-scale hotel developments, Hybrid working after probation

Job Summary Senior FF&E Designer Job London is an opportunity to lead FF&E delivery within the Interior Design sector. The role covers high-end F&B, spa and large-scale hotel developments from concept through completion. You will work alongside the FF&E Associate, taking responsibility for design delivery and team management across multiple projects. The position combines creative leadership, technical direction, documentation oversight and direct communication with clients and external project teams.

You will develop project vision with Directors and Associates, then guide teams in translating direction into high-quality design output. The role also includes mentoring designers, delegating work, identifying development opportunities and supporting a productive studio environment. Strong verbal and written communication is essential because the position involves regular coordination with clients, operators, consultants and contractors. A minimum of 6 years’ experience across design and design project management is required for this senior position.

About the Company The company creates interiors through research into culture, community and context, with narratives underpinning each design approach. Its process moves from first sketch to final detail through collaboration, curiosity and close attention to design quality. The studio expects team members to translate innovative ideas into practical design outcomes.

Projects require a strong understanding of interior architecture, furniture, product design and FF&E coordination. Senior designers represent the company to clients and its external network while contributing directly to project development. The working environment places importance on mentoring, delegation and team growth alongside consistent design standards. Designers are expected to support high-quality output across every project stage.

Role & Responsibilities Lead FF&E project delivery from concept to completion across multiple concurrent design projects

Develop creative project visions with Directors and Associates, then communicate direction clearly to design teams

Lead design research during concept development while maintaining the studio’s stated stylistic design standards

Provide experienced design and technical direction, coordinating closely with interior design teams throughout project stages

Lead communication and coordination with clients, operators, consultants and contractors through the design development process

Oversee presentations, drawing packages, specifications, schedules, design documentation and construction documentation for project delivery

Delegate work, mentor team members and support productive environments focused on development and design quality

Monitor programme, budgets and contract deliverables, flagging resource or delivery issues in a timely manner

Skills & Experience Required Bring a minimum of 6 years’ experience across design and design project management disciplines

Demonstrate experience delivering high-end F&B, spa and large-scale hotel development projects from conception to completion

Show strong knowledge of interior architecture, interior design, furniture design and product design principles

Combine a strong eye for colour, materials, composition and form with creative problem solving

Apply strong technical and construction knowledge while working effectively under pressure and project timelines

Communicate confidently with clients and consultants using strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Work independently and collaboratively, using strong managerial skills to guide and support wider project teams

Use Adobe Photoshop,…