Middleweight FF&E Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to increased demand, we are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated Middleweight FF&E Designer to join ourfriendly and close-knit teamat our Cheshire studio on a freelance basis initially for 3 days a week
Clarkson Lee Bespoke Interiors specialise in creating exceptional luxury interiors that are timeless, long-lasting, and bespoke to every client. As a company, we are committed to providing an exceptional standard of design and focus on a personal and tailored approach to each project.
As a Middleweight FF&E Designer you will need to be able totake on a variety of projectswith ease and your focus will be on sourcing, production, and documentation of the FF&E and interior finishes aspects of interior design projects, working with and under the direction of project team leaders. Documents will include but not limited to specification documents, furniture plans, furniture drawings, control samples, details and more
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Documenting FF&E design on a variety of project types
- Sourcing, sampling, and creating FF&E designs.
- Producing presentation materials and in coordinating FF&E designs.
- Assist with on-site installations and ability to attend sites to carry out site surveys.
- Manage your own smaller scale projects.
- Assist with project record-keeping.
- Build and maintain good supplier and contractor relationships to ensure projects are delivered to Studio standard.
Successful candidates for our Middleweight FF&E Designeropportunity will have:
- A degree within (interior design or related field).
- Financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
- Great knowledge of Interior & Design as well as FF&E products, finishes, their fabrication techniques, and operational applications.
- Confident using AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, Photoshop, and hand sketching.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in high end luxury residential or commercial sector.
- Be able to travel to site and factories (long distance travel cost are covered by the studio).
- Have strong organisational and time management skills.
- Be a team player and have strong customer care skills and ability to work under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
- Have a high standard of personal presentation with confident, professional and welcoming personality.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge so if you think that your skills, experience, and personality make you well suited to this role we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your covering letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format to nicole@clarksonlee.co.uk
- Full drivers License & own transport Required
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macclesfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Interior Design: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 01/Middleweight FF&E Designer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Middleweight FF&E Designer roles across Clarkson Lee Bespoke's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20 - £30 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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