Intermediate Interior Designer – FF&E Specialist

Job summary

Manage FF&E stages from concept to completion, including conceptualizing custom furniture, millwork, and decorative lighting. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure design intent and budget consistency.

Job details

Intermediate Interior Designer - FFE Speciliast Design Studio – NON-HYBRID $65-80k (base salary) + benefits Toronto, Ontario About The Role We’re recruiting for an award-winning multidisciplinary design studio located in North Toronto known for high-end hospitality, luxury retail, and bespoke residential work. They work with top tier hospitality clients: bring spaces to life through architecture, landscape, interiors, and product design They’re looking for somone with 5+ years full-time experience; a creative, and collaborative Interior Designer specializing in FF&E to join a dynamic team and deliver high-quality solutions across complex projects. * This role is non-hybrid and requires daily office collaboration. * What You’ll Do Partner with Project Leads and Senior Designers to manage multiple projects from concept through completion across all FF&E stages. Conceptualize custom furniture, millwork, and decorative lighting that align with brand standards. Collaborate with industrial designers to develop custom FFE pieces including floor coverings . Create and refine furniture layouts for functionality and flow. Write FF&E specifications using industry software (e.g., Fohlio or similar). Manage and coordinate with suppliers and furniture manufacturers; participate in prototype reviews and provide design feedback. Coordinate internally with design and project management teams and work closely with procurement. Review, track, and coordinate FF&E submittals to ensure consistency with approved design intent. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of design experience with a clear specialization in FF&E design. Experience in 5-star luxury hospitality projects is a strong asset. Software Skills: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). SketchUp Familiarity with FF&E specification tools (e.g., Fohlio) is an asset. Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; able to articulate design decisions clearly. Exceptional attention to detail and a proven understanding of materiality, space, and scale. Strong product knowledge of furniture, fabrics, accessories, art, drapery, decorative lighting, and finishes. Solid budget management skills. Positive attitude; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong time and priority management. What’s Offered Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards. Inspiring workspace with free parking. Qualified candidates can send a resume, portfolio & project list to [email protected] . Key words: Markham, Vaughan, North York, Richmond Hill, Etobicoke

What you’ll do

Manage FF&E stages from concept to completion, including conceptualizing custom furniture, millwork, and decorative lighting. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure design intent and budget consistency.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Interior Design or a related field with at least 5 years of experience specializing in FF&E. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp is essential, with luxury hospitality experience being a strong asset.

Benefits

• Benefits • Free parking

Listed skills

• SketchUp · Preferred
• Visual Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• FF&E Specialization
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUp
• Fohlio
• Custom Furniture Design
• Millwork Design
• Budget Management
• Supplier Coordination
• Materiality Knowledge
• Space Planning
• Visual Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Technical Specifications
• Luxury Hospitality Design

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Construction