Archinect ยท 2 months ago
FF&E and Interior Designer
Montalba Architects, Inc. is a design-focused architectural practice based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. They are seeking an Intermediate FF&E and Interior Designer who is passionate and experienced in these areas to join their collaborative team.
Architecture
Responsibilities
Experience in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects a plus
Familiar with FF&E specification writing and procurement (experience in DesignSpec is a plus)
Strong graphic design and presentation skills, both verbal & visual
Experience in high-end furniture, rugs, lighting, art & accessory sourcing
Experience in custom furniture, rug, millwork, and lighting design and coordination
Coordination with trades directly via frequent emails and phone calls. Clarity of communication is key
Preparation of contract documents including drafting, tagging, and 3D modeling of FF&E and interior design
Purchasing Agent coordination including purchase order review and approval
Visits to fabricators and furniture manufacturers to review mockups
Submittal and shop drawing review, material strike-offs and CFAs
Experience in FF&E installation and delivery coordination
Experience in sourcing accessories and staging across project types
Experience in photoshoot staging a plus
Able to manage lead times, project schedules and FF&E budgets
Able to work independently and coordinate with Clients as needed
Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new vendors, including coordinating vendor presentations as needed
Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suites (Revit and Enscape is a plus)
Update and maintain FF&E materials library
Qualification
Required
Completion of BArch, MArch or an Interior Design degree
3-6 years of experience in an Architectural or Interior Design office
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Ability to communicate design ideas verbally and visually
Organized, precise, and attentive to detail
Motivated and enjoys a collaborative team environment
Flexible and well-rounded to accommodate project requirements and deadlines
Proactive about elevating your knowledge and skills
Coordination with trades directly via frequent emails and phone calls. Clarity of communication is key
Preparation of contract documents including drafting, tagging, and 3D modeling of FF&E and interior design
Purchasing Agent coordination including purchase order review and approval
Visits to fabricators and furniture manufacturers to review mockups
Submittal and shop drawing review, material strike-offs and CFAs
Experience in FF&E installation and delivery coordination
Experience in sourcing accessories and staging across project types
Able to manage lead times, project schedules and FF&E budgets
Able to work independently and coordinate with Clients as needed
Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new vendors, including coordinating vendor presentations as needed
Update and maintain FF&E materials library
Preferred
Experience in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects a plus
Familiar with FF&E specification writing and procurement (experience in DesignSpec is a plus)
Experience in high-end furniture, rugs, lighting, art & accessory sourcing
Experience in custom furniture, rug, millwork, and lighting design and coordination
Experience in photoshoot staging a plus
Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suites (Revit and Enscape is a plus)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous benefits package
Support growth within the office
Encourage professional development
Company
Archinect
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Funding
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