FFE Design Lead

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential healthcare technology organization that is redefining preventative care through data-driven clinical services. We are seeking an FFE Design Lead to join their Architecture Creative team in London and establish global standards for furniture, fixtures, equipment, and accessories across their expanding network of locations worldwide.

This role sits at the intersection of interior design, physical user experience, and procurement strategy. You will define the material and product selections that shape the member experience, ensuring every space feels cohesive and reflects a world-class standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive global FF+E standards and documentation covering furniture, fixtures, and accessories for all key clinical zones, with clear specifications and sourcing guidance for regional implementation
• Build a scalable procurement and vendor strategy for FF+E, identifying preferred suppliers globally and regionally to support consistent quality, cost efficiency, and reliable lead times
• Provide concept-level FF+E guidance on active regional projects, ensuring selections align with design language and experience principles while adapting to local availability
• Collaborate on the development of bespoke FF+E and accessory items that cannot be sourced off-the-shelf, working with industrial design teams and external vendors to develop proprietary solutions
• Establish product libraries and specification playbooks that enable consistent brand expression across a multi-site, scaling organization
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes including sourcing, sampling, cost negotiation, and quality control across multiple markets

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in FF+E design, specification, and procurement with a portfolio demonstrating strong material quality, detail, and cohesive design language
• Demonstrated experience developing FF+E standards, product libraries, or specification playbooks for a multi-site or global organization
• Keen eye for color, material, and finishes
• Deep understanding of bespoke furniture and product manufacturing methods including materials, finishes, construction, durability, and sustainability considerations
• Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement across multiple markets
• Strong understanding of ergonomics, accessibility, and product safety standards within commercial retail environments
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate design intent to both creative and operational audiences
• Comfortable operating in fast-growing environments where standards and processes are evolving

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in branded retail, hospitality, or experiential environments at scale where FF+E consistency is critical to brand expression
• Experience developing custom-manufactured furniture and accessory products from concept through production
• Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles in product selection including lifecycle analysis and responsible sourcing

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy directly to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly, as all applications must come through our recruitment process to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market rates for this level of experience in London.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work with our clients to ensure fair and equitable recruitment processes.