FF&E Specialist - ROAM

HKS, Inc
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2025
Overview: A recognized practitioner who possesses strong design and technical abilities and develops furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) performance specifications and drawings. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission. Responsibilities: Assists project leadership by providing management and oversight of FF&E during bidding, procurement and delivery Assists the design team with the development of space standards driven by FF&E Manages the FF&E on a program level while also translating the results to provide guidance and services on a project level basis Collaborates on initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position, and continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions Prepares and/or reviews detailed FF&E performance specifications and drawings Establishes FF&E standards and guidelines to either develop or assist in the development of furniture layouts Establishes performance criteria and selection of FF&E while managing the participatory governance process and working with all project participants to build consensus on standards and product selection Collaborates and provides FF&E management services during all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and document preparation Manages the art consultant process which includes the RFP's for consultant services and the overall schedule of delivery during design and installation Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with minimal guidance Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Maintains quality control of FF&E specifications through knowledge of detailed documentation of custom furniture, millwork, casework, decorative lighting and other customized documentation, including developing performance criteria specific to all FF&E Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field Typically 8+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications NCIDQ certification or architectural license required Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, InDesign required Intermediate experience in furniture specifications software required Intermediate experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required Intermediate experience in virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required Basic experience in Dynamo, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper and AI Design tools required Basic knowledge of Navisworks preferred Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred Advanced experience with FF&E to carry out design intent, including strong knowledge of FF&E scale and proportion within a variety of space types required Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required Intermediate knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment preferred Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external, required Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required Intermediate presentation skills preferred Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required Travel may be required #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran