Overview
The Senior FF&E designer is involved in all phases of a design project as a support, and depending on the project, this may include the design or renovation of internal spaces, including furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting, and colour schemes.
The various phases of a project include Briefing, Concept Design, Design Development, Design Documentation, and Contract Administration, including project coordination, styling and site coordination where required. Senior FF&E designer will work with the FF&E Director and coordinate with FF&E and design teams across all KZC offices for all phases of the project, both Pre-contract and post-contract. Be responsible for various tasks, including the creations and reviews of schedules, specifications, and check basic CAD work for layouts and bespoke furniture design. Where required, review costings.
The Senior FF&E Designer will report to the SDD/DD/FF&E Director or Design Manager regarding project deliverables and prepare time schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
Responsibilities
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Senior FF&E designer to produce concept designs and mood boards, design narratives, FF&E selections, and finish, sanitary ware and hardware selections.
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Review FF&E and material selections from the design team to ensure quality and cohesion.
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Lead the development of FF&E specification books and other relevant spec documents.
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Managing and briefing the design team on live projects, outlining the deliverables on each phase and scope of works
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Check basic CAD work for layouts and bespoke furniture design.
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Liaise directly with clients, sub-consultants, contractors
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Review shop drawings and prototypes to ensure they align with the design intent.
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Producing ‘material sample’ or ‘mood’ boards for presentation to clients for the project.
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Work with the design team to develop 3D visuals and concept narratives, helping bring project concepts to life.
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Understanding individual clients' needs and the needs of the people using the spaces, developing FF&E design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs
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Reviewing all projects FF&E technical submissions and specifications.
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Overviewing/improving all company standards related to FF&E specification.
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Managing the process of design deliverables for all projects for the FF&E
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mentoring and directing junior and middle-weight designers
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Supervising quality at the design and delivery stage and on-site when required for the project.
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Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry