Senior FF&E Designer - Interior Design South West London

Prestigious international projects, senior design leadership, international travel

Job Summary Senior FF&E Designer job in South West London offering the opportunity to lead luxury interior design projects across prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial sectors. This senior position suits an experienced designer with exceptional creative flair, commercial awareness and proven expertise managing complex FF&E packages. Working closely with the Director, you will develop bespoke FF&E schemes, mood boards, sketches and high-quality CGI presentations for discerning private clients.

You will take ownership of multiple projects from initial concept through procurement, installation and completion. Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating suppliers, leading client presentations and maintaining outstanding design standards. You will also mentor junior and mid-weight designers, delegate responsibilities and oversee project documentation. The role requires confident decision-making, strong organisation and the ability to deliver under pressure. International travel will be required to support project delivery, client meetings and installations.

About the Company This opportunity is with a luxury interior design studio delivering prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial projects. The studio works with discerning private clients, developing bespoke FF&E schemes and exceptional interior environments. Working closely with the Director and the wider design team, the successful candidate will contribute to creative development and project delivery.

The environment requires high standards of creativity, technical accuracy, commercial awareness and organisation. Collaboration between senior, mid and junior designers is central to delivering projects successfully. International travel forms part of the role, supporting client relationships, supplier coordination and project installations across international markets.

Role & Responsibilities Lead FF&E delivery across multiple prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial projects from concept through completion

Develop creative concepts and maintain design excellence throughout delivery communicating the creative vision by developing bespoke FF&E schemes, mood boards, sketches and high-quality CGI presentations

Oversee sourcing, specifications, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, deliveries and installations

Lead client presentations, design meetings, site visits and supplier coordination with consultants and contractors

Manage multiple complex projects, maintaining agreed deadlines, budgets, quality standards and accurate project documentation

Mentor junior and mid-weight designers, delegate responsibilities and maintain collaborative communication across project teams

Review specifications, schedules and sample libraries while improving studio processes and supporting international project delivery

Skills & Experience Required Minimum 5+ years of experience within a luxury interior design studio

Proven experience leading prestigious residential projects and managing complete FF&E packages from concept through completion

Exceptional creative ability to develop bespoke FF&E schemes, sketches, mood boards and sophisticated design concepts

Outstanding visual presentation skills with proven experience producing high-quality presentations

Extensive knowledge of luxury furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, bespoke joinery, custom manufacturing and decorative accessories

Strong experience in sourcing, specification, procurement, budgeting, installation and commercially responsible project management

Confident client communication, team leadership and excellent organisational skills

Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Microsoft Office Willingness to travel internationally

Salary & Benefits
45,000+ fully dependent on experience

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas closure

Pension scheme

International travel opportunities

Collaborative studio environment with career development opportunities

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This Senior FF&E Designer job is ideal for an established luxury interior design professional seeking responsibility for prestigious, complex projects. You will bring at least 4-7 years of relevant experience, strong creative judgement and proven expertise managing FF&E from concept through installation.

The position suits someone confident presenting sophisticated designs, managing suppliers and coordinating multiple projects…