Senior FF&E Designer

HBA Design

  • 서울시 강남구
  • 정규직
  • 풀타임
  • 2개월 전
About this role:Our Seoul office is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior FF&E Designer to join our dynamic team for exciting luxury hospitality projects. Our office is located in a lively part of Seoul, surrounded by its mix of modern amenities and traditional elements.Less experienced candidates are welcome to also apply, and you will be considered for FF&E Designer position.Job Summary:Under the direction of the Principal and/or Senior Associate, and Project Director, the Senior FF&E Designer will lead the initial design conception, technical development and execution of assigned project phases and assembly and maintenance of related documents. The Senior FF&E Designer is expected to perform at a level appropriate to their training and/or experience.Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare design presentations and communicate with clients and ensure that format is compatible with office and client standards/requirements.
  • Develop and execute the design direction for overall project and communicate to the project team.
  • Coordinate with Director, Designer, and other FF&E Designers on a regular basis and develop and maintain communication with all project team members regarding project status.
  • Attend site meetings and assist in the process of reviewing the project along with the project manager.
  • Ensure quality service delivery while monitoring the status of assigned project tasks against the project schedule and participate on quality reviews of projects.
  • Develop and review detailed construction documents including floor plans, elevations and sections, electrical details, schedules (finish, plumbing, door, fixture), furniture floor plans, FF&E specifications, materials and finishes to determine compliance in areas of quality, code and design.
  • Develop and review furniture installation plans and shop drawings for content and accuracy and ensure that they are fully coordinated with all pertinent consultant drawings.
  • Generate FF&E design based on established project criteria, program and budget.
  • Develop FF&E and architectural finish specifications for documentation, review and approve FF&E purchase orders, coordinate final placement of FF&E installation with all parties involved and maintain FF&E budget for all phases of the project interiors.
  • Coordinate all architectural finishes with Project Architect if applicable and review plans and details to ensure proper coordination of finishes and item numbers along with the project manager.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of FF&E specification minimum standards, informational requirements for specification and computer specification program requirements.
  • Provide direction related to furniture and equipment inventory to purchasing expeditor.
  • Serve as contact for purchasing agents and FF&E vendors while working with them to select design elements that are to be specified and establish all required information for documentation.
  • Review samples, strike-offs, etc. for compliance with specifications and overall design intent.
We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in the hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related study
  • Has the right to work in the Korea.
  • 8 years or more of experience with a portfolio of previous project experience in luxury hospitality, high-end residential, or show flats. (Candidates with less experience will be considered for the FF&E Designer positions).
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Korean is a plus.
  • Proficient in Photoshop, PowerPoint, InDesign, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other MS Office applications.
To be successful in the role you should also have:
  • Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and furniture sourcing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of hospitality design projects.
  • Collaborative and enjoy working in team environments
Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career of luxury hospitality design with us?If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio (in PDF format less than 15MB). We are only interested in your best projects so be selective and make sure you convey your artistic sense as a designer through the portfolio too!Don't forget to connect and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat. Remember to check our career page from time to time to get the latest updates on job opportunities with HBA!

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