Senior FF+E Specialist (Temp)

Shape exceptional spaces through thoughtful furniture solutions.

Perkins&Will is seeking an experienced Senior FF&E Specialist to join our this role youll lead the development and execution of comprehensive furniture solutions collaborating with clients designers and project teams to bring creative visions to life. From initial programming and design direction through specifications budgeting and procurement youll play a key role in delivering functional innovative and sustainable interior environments.

• Lead the development of furniture design concepts and solutions that align with each projects architectural vision functional requirements and client goals.

• Collaborate with Project Principals Project Managers designers and clients to establish creative furniture direction including finishes and upholstery selections.

• Gather document and evaluate client programming requirements to develop thoughtful tailored furniture solutions.

• Evaluate furniture systems products and reuse opportunities based on aesthetics functionality sustainability and cost.

• Develop and manage furniture budgets throughout all project phases balancing design excellence with financial performance.

• Contribute to project proposals including defining furniture services scope fees and schedules.

• Develop detailed furniture plans specifications and documentation including creating and tagging furniture plans in Revit.

• Coordinate furniture solutions with architectural and engineering systems addressing technical requirements and design implications.

• Oversee client presentations showroom visits product samples and furniture mock-ups with dealers and vendors.

• Lead quality control and client approval processes to ensure accurate specifications and minimize errors.

• Manage furniture bidding and procurement processes evaluating options and providing recommendations to clients.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with furniture manufacturers dealers vendors and service providers to stay informed on emerging products and industry innovations.

• Establish document and share best practices for furniture services supporting consistency and design excellence across projects.

• Mentor junior team members and fellow FF&E specialists sharing technical expertise and guiding them through the design and documentation process.

• Support project profitability scheduling and resource coordination while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• 10 years of relevant experience in interior design and furniture services with a strong focus on FF&E.

• A bachelors degree in Interior Design or an equivalent qualification with an emphasis on FF&E.

• Extensive knowledge of furniture systems casegoods seating demountable walls ancillary products and technology integration.

• Experience developing furniture proposals project schedules budgets and comprehensive furniture specifications.

• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to translate design concepts into detailed coordinated furniture solutions.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including Interior Designers Architects Project Managers and other design professionals.

• Proficiency in Revit Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign Photoshop and PowerPoint) and Deltek.

• Exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Strong communication presentation and client relationship management skills.

• Experience mentoring team members and coordinating project staff is preferred.

• A commitment to design excellence sustainability and collaborative problem-solving.

• NCIDQ certification and professional licensure are preferred.

• LEED Green Associate accreditation is expected within six months of hire.

• Professional accreditation in an area of Living Design aligned with your interests such as LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD) or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

At Perkins&Will design is about more than creating beautiful spaces. Its about shaping environments that support people communities and the planet. Youll collaborate with talented design professionals build relationships with industry partners and help guide innovative furniture solutions that balance creativity performance and sustainability. As a senior member of the team youll also have the opportunity to share your expertise mentor emerging designers and contribute to the continued evolution of our design practice.

Required Experience:

Senior IC