Interior Designer - FF&E Specialist

Studio Munge•Miami, FL

16d

About The Position

Studio Munge is seeking an experienced, creative, and collaborative Interior Designer specializing in furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The role contributes to experiential, immersive environments for luxury brands and sophisticated clientele, working across projects from design concept through completion and all stages of FF&E development and production. The designer will be mentored by Alessandro Munge, the Project Lead, and Senior Designers, and will collaborate with industrial designers, procurement agents, and internal design and project management teams. The position focuses on developing custom furnishings, millwork, decorative lighting, carpets, textiles, and other FF&E that support each project’s narrative and brand requirements. The designer will also select and specify catalogue pieces and materials, create functional furniture layouts, prepare specifications using Fohlio, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers, and review prototypes and submittals to maintain the approved design intent and Studio Munge’s standards. The ideal candidate is creative, proactive, highly organized, attentive to detail, and confident in client-facing situations, with the ability to present innovative design solutions and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Requirements

Be legally entitled to work in Canada through Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a valid work permit.
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of design work experience with demonstrated specialization in FF&E design.
Highly creative, resourceful, curious, organized, and self-confident.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written, and design articulation.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Proven understanding of materiality.
Proven understanding of space and scale, with the ability to draw and detail furniture pieces.
Product knowledge of furniture, fabrics, accessories, art, drapery, decorative lighting, and finishes.
Budget management skills.
An upbeat, positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a motivated work culture.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.
Well-developed time and priority management skills.
Software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and SketchUp.
Applicants must provide a portfolio; applicants without a valid work permit or portfolio will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in 5-star luxury hospitality projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects with the Project Lead and Senior Designers, from design concept through completion and across all stages of FF&E development and production.
Conceptualize furniture, millwork, and decorative lighting with an understanding of space and scale, aligning designs with project narratives and Studio Munge standards.
Develop custom pieces with the Project Lead, Senior Designers, and Industrial Designers to meet client or brand requirements.
Design and develop custom carpets and textiles aligned with the design concept and project brand standards.
Select and specify catalogue pieces relevant to the established design narrative.
Select and specify FF&E materials that are appropriate and meet Studio Munge durability standards.
Create and refine furniture layouts to ensure functionality.
Write FF&E specifications using Studio Munge software Fohlio.
Manage and coordinate with suppliers and furniture manufacturers.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal Design and project management teams.
Coordinate with the procurement agent.
Participate in prototype reviews and provide design feedback as required.
Review, track, and coordinate FF&E submittals to ensure consistency with approved design intent and specifications.