Senior FF&E Designer; Hospitality

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom

Kristina Zanic Consultants is renowned for delivering originality, quality, and style across world‑class hospitality, leisure, commercial, and residential projects. Guided by our core values – Visionary, Integrity, Flexible, Empowering, and Passionate – we create spaces that inspire and endure.

We are seeking a Senior FF&E Designer to join our hospitality team and lead high‑profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and detail‑driven designer with a passion for luxury interiors and deep knowledge of global suppliers, materials, and design trends.

• Develop and deliver FF&E concepts, mood boards, and design narratives for prestigious hospitality projects.
• Select and specify FF&E, finishes, hardware, and sanitaryware that meet project vision, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead the preparation of FF&E specification books and coordinate with documenters on scheduling and cost control.
• Collaborate closely with the wider design team to ensure seamless integration of FF&E with overall project concepts.
• Manage projects independently and support the FF&E Director/Associate on larger‑scale projects.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors, presenting design schemes and overseeing delivery.
• Review shop drawings, prototypes, and technical submissions to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, while upholding and refining company FF&E standards.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, fostering relationships with international suppliers and sourcing unique, innovative solutions.

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in FF&E design, ideally within the luxury hospitality sector.
• Strong creative design skills with exceptional eye for detail, quality, and storytelling through materials.
• Proficiency in CAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and MS Office; experience with Dot Studio is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

At Kristina Zanic Consultants, you’ll be part of a collaborative and visionary team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic international projects, develop long‑term supplier relationships, and make a lasting impact in the design world.

If you are passionate about shaping spaces with originality and precision, we’d love to hear from you.