FF+E Specialist

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an FF&E Specialist at Perkins&Will Dallas, you will support FF&E design from concept to installation. You will select and complete the specification of all finishes, furniture, equipment, and accessories. You will contribute to the development of the interior design practice and guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with its purpose and function. You will fully understand project budgets by liaising with project managers or cost consultants. You will source and select all materials, furniture, fittings, equipment, and accessories. You will accompany the client or Operator to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples. You will prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards for clients. You will advise the design team on new materials and their uses. You will research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations. You will meet with suppliers to build the library and inform designers on an ongoing basis of all new products in the market. You will manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards. You will oversee FF&E presentations to clients. You will liaise with Project Directors, FF&E briefing on projects and monitor design excellence. You will liaise with senior management via regular feedback sessions.

Requirements

Experience with project coordination, managing work on site
Experience in developing an FF&E package from inception to completion with focus on sustainability
Experience in preparing presentations
Excellent design and drawing experience along with ability to produce high quality detailed FF&E specification information
Knowledge of REVIT, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team
Excellent client management skills.
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint)
REVIT
Interior Design bachelor’s degree or equivalent with focus on FF&E
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
Preparing for NCIDQ

Responsibilities

Support FF&E design from concept to installation.
Select and complete specification of all finishes, furniture, equipment and accessories.
Contribute to the development of the interior design practice.
Guide the FF&E design direction of a project in line with the purpose and function of the project.
Fully understand project budgets by liaising with project managers or cost consultants.
Source and select all materials, furniture, fittings, equipment and accessories.
Accompany the client or Operator to visit showrooms or arrange for product samples.
Prepare finishes boards and FF&E presentation boards to clients.
Advise design team on new materials and their uses.
Research and develop design in line with sustainability aspirations.
Meet with suppliers to build library and inform designers on ongoing basis of all new products in the market.
Manage the FF&E drawing package and the creation of all spec sheets to accepted standards.
Oversee FF&E presentations to clients.
Liaises with Project Directors, FF&E briefing on projects and monitors design excellence.
Liaises with senior management via regular feedback sessions.