Interior Designer / FF&E Specialist

We are seeking a talented and highly organised FF&E Specialist & Interior Designer to join our growing team.

As our FF&E Specialist & Interior Designer, you will be responsible for developing interior design and furniture solutions, preparing specifications, coordinating procurement, managing project delivery and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

This is a design-focused role with significant responsibility for furniture specification, procurement, budgeting, supplier management and project delivery.

Working closely with clients, consultants, builders and suppliers, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest design standards.

• Develop interior design concepts, furniture layouts and FF&E specifications.

• Prepare design documentation and presentations using AutoCAD and Revit.

• Select furniture, finishes, materials and accessories.

• Create finish boards and presentation materials.

• Ensure all designs align with project objectives and company standards.

• Manage projects from briefing through to completion.

• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, suppliers and consultants.

• Monitor project budgets, schedules and deliverables.

• Prepare quotations and ensure accuracy of specifications, quantities and pricing.

• Maintain project documentation and approvals.

• Coordinate furniture procurement, supplier orders and delivery schedules.

• Manage supplier relationships and trade accounts.

• Review shop drawings and product submissions.

• Resolve procurement and logistics issues as required.

• Prepare client quotations and furniture cost plans.

• Audit quotations against FF&E schedules pricing and design documentation.

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure and profitability.

• Manage Purchase Orders (POs), supplier invoices, client invoices and remittances through the company accounting system.

• Ensure all project financial records are accurate, up to date and aligned with project budgets.

• Coordinate with suppliers and clients to resolve any pricing, invoicing or payment discrepancies.

• Attend site visits and oversee furniture deliveries and installations.

• Inspect products for quality, accuracy and compliance with specifications.

• Coordinate project handover and completion.

• Arrange project photography and project close-out activities (finishing touches, handover).

• Research innovative furniture, materials and finishes.

• Maintain the finishes library and product sample collection.

• Share product knowledge and industry trends with the team.

• Prepare finish boards and material presentations.

• Maintain and organise the finishes library.

• Manage samples, catalogues and supplier information.

• Qualification in Interior Design or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Interior Design and/or FF&E specification.

• Strong AutoCAD and Revit skills.

• Experience preparing FF&E schedules and furniture specifications.

• Strong understanding of furniture procurement and supplier management.

• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management skills and teamwork.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.

• Experience within education, workplace, community, commercial projects, Childcare centre's.

• Experience managing project budgets and quotations.

• Knowledge of procurement, installation and project delivery processes.