Explore FF&E Designer roles across the UK. Create curated furniture, finishes, and styling schemes for high-end interiors and commercial projects.
FF&E Designers (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of interior design projects. From luxury residential and boutique hospitality to commercial workplace and retail environments, FF&E Designers source, specify, and coordinate everything from bespoke joinery and soft furnishings to artwork and accessories.
These roles require a keen eye for detail, material knowledge, supplier coordination, and a strong grasp of project timelines and budgets. FF&E Designers often work alongside interior designers, architects, and procurement teams to deliver cohesive, design-led interiors. For salary insights in this specialised area, visit our Interior Design Salary Guide.
If you’re considering or developing a career as an FF&E Designer, these FAQs highlight the core responsibilities, tools, and career paths within this specialised interior role.
FF&E Designers source, specify, and coordinate furniture, finishes, lighting, artwork, and soft furnishings for interior design projects — ensuring the final space is functional, stylish, and in line with the design vision.
Yes. Most roles require a degree in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field, along with a strong portfolio demonstrating material and product knowledge.
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign, and Excel are common. FF&E Designers may also use procurement tools, mood board software, and product management platforms.
They are commonly found in high-end residential, hospitality, workplace, and retail sectors, as well as in luxury yacht or aviation interior design.
Salaries typically range from £30,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and sector, with senior roles exceeding £50,000. See our Interior Design Salary Guide for more benchmarks.
Interior Designers often handle spatial planning and architectural elements, while FF&E Designers focus specifically on the selection, sourcing, and detailing of furnishings and finishes.
Yes. Many freelance on luxury residential or hospitality projects, offering flexibility in sourcing, styling, and supplier liaison for specific schemes.
With experience, FF&E Designers can move into roles such as FF&E Lead, Procurement Manager, or Design Manager, often overseeing multiple projects and mentoring junior team members.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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