Designer, FF&E

Martin Brûlé Studio (MBS) is an AD100 interior architecture and design firm with studios in New York, Paris, Miami, and Montréal. They are seeking an experienced Designer (FF&E) to support the internal design team and deliver high-end projects on time and within budget.

• Source FF&E and produce detailed specifications including pricing, materials, finishes, and schedules (e.g., plumbing fixtures, finishes, lighting, door hardware).

• Collaborate with the Director of Design, Senior Designers, and Junior Designers to take projects from inception through completion.

• Present project ideas, moodboards, and design plans to the Head of Design and President.

• Support project management across multiple concurrent projects; manage timelines, priorities, and tight deadlines.

• Attend design meetings and installations; conduct site visits to supervise/check in as needed.

• Advise and manage clients on space planning, layouts, furnishings/equipment, and color coordination; provide updates and presentations.

• Review and direct Junior Designers in creating and updating client presentations.

• Create and develop conceptual designs; research and source interior products and finishes/materials.

• Produce drawings and documents (furniture plans, elevations, RCPs, millwork drawings, custom furniture drawings) using CAD tools.

• Coordinate finish plans, specifications, and material selections; maintain organized project folders with drawings, specs, and schedules.

• Use presentation and productivity tools (Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Keynote) and project management tools (Asana, Excel).

• Enter FF&E into Studio Designer to generate client proposals, invoices, and purchase orders.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant interior design experience, ideally at a top interior design firm.

• Experience in high-end renovations and architectural projects; capable across all phases of FF&E and design documentation.

• Extensive knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing, scheduling) and building/construction methods.

• High-level drafting skills using AutoCAD (space planning, schedules, custom furniture details, lighting, etc.).

• Proficiency with presentation tools (Adobe Suite) and office software (Microsoft Office, Keynote).

• 3D modeling skills (e.g., SketchUp, 3ds Max, Rhino) are a plus.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative; strong concept development and project management skills.

• Ability to work closely with a team while confidently leading a project from start to finish.

• Knowledge of New York design resources (furniture, fabrics, wallcoverings, vendors, artisans).

• Portfolio required (upload portfolio instead of a cover letter).

• Location: New York (studio-based role implied).

• Work involves tight deadlines, cross-functional collaboration, design meetings/installations, and site visits as needed.