What are the responsibilities and job description for the FF+E Specialist | Healthcare and Higher Education position at Careers at Perkins&Will?
We are seeking an experienced FF&E Specialist with 5–7 years of professional experience to join our growing multidisciplinary design team. This role is ideal for a designer with a genuine passion for furniture design, materials, and the role FF&E plays in creating exceptional interior environments, paired with the technical knowledge and attention to detail required to deliver high-quality projects.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working on Healthcare and Higher Education FF&E projects and a strong understanding of the design, documentation, and coordination required to support complex project delivery.
Working alongside architectural interior designers, architects, project managers, and industry partners, the FF&E Specialist will contribute to thoughtful, highly detailed FF&E solutions with a strong focus on design excellence, quality, and project standards.
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
- Supports FF&E design and project delivery from concept through installation and closeout.
- Collaborates closely with architectural interior designers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop FF&E solutions that complement and strengthen the overall interior design concept.
- Sources, selects, and specifies furniture, finishes, equipment, accessories, and materials with a strong focus on design excellence and project standards.
- Develops and writes detailed FF&E specifications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with design intent.
- Produces and coordinates FF&E plans, schedules, specifications, and drawing packages in Revit.
- Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail throughout design, documentation, specification, and execution.
- Prepares and confidently presents FF&E concepts, selections, and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating design intent.
- Supports FF&E project management including project kickoff, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, procurement coordination, installation, punch, and closeout.
- Coordinates with project teams, consultants, clients, manufacturers, dealers, procurement partners, and installers.
- Understands and supports the FF&E bidding process, including bid documentation, dealer coordination, bid review and leveling, substitutions, and final recommendations.
- Collaborates with industry partners to evaluate product solutions, pricing, lead times, performance, and alternatives in support of the client's project goals.
- Participates in client meetings, project coordination meetings, site visits, and installation observations.
- Applies knowledge of Healthcare and Higher Education design to furniture selection, specification, performance requirements, and project execution.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers, dealer partners, representatives, and other industry resources.
- Researches emerging products, furniture solutions, materials, and industry trends to continually advance the team's design knowledge.
- Contributes to FF&E standards, processes, and resources that support consistent, high-quality project delivery.
Proficiencies
- 5–7 years of professional Interior Design and FF&E experience.
- Professional degree in Interior Design or related field; CIDA-accredited degree preferred.
- Demonstrated project history in Healthcare and Higher Education FF&E design and delivery.
- Strong design sensibility and exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Revit and experience developing coordinated FF&E documentation.
- Demonstrated experience writing comprehensive FF&E specifications.
- Experience developing FF&E packages from concept through specification, bidding, procurement, installation, and closeout.
- Working knowledge of the FF&E bidding and procurement process, including bid review and leveling.
- Strong understanding of FF&E project management, schedules, budgets, and project coordination.
- Knowledge of the commercial furniture industry and experience working with manufacturers, representatives, dealers, procurement partners, and installers.
- Strong client-facing and presentation skills, with the confidence to communicate design recommendations effectively.
- Ability to read and coordinate with architectural and interior construction documents.
Why Join Our Team
Join a passionate and growing FF&E team within one of Dallas' leading architecture and design firms. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside talented designers and multidisciplinary teams on high-level projects while helping advance FF&E design excellence, standards, and capabilities across the practice.
Our team values collaboration, curiosity, strong design thinking, and the details that elevate a project from good to exceptional. The role also offers a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the FF&E practice.
Our Offerings
At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness programs and mental health support
- Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.
We also provide:
- A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
- Performance-based bonuses
- Engaging studio initiatives and events
- Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and a compact, representative sample of your work in pdf format, (no larger than 8MB), or a link to a website. No phone calls please.
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