FF&E Design & Procurement Lead

Urban Foundry Architecture is looking for a bright, self-driven, and energetic FF&E Design & Procurement Lead to join our team in Austin, Texas.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and able to work both self-directed and in collaborative teams on complex projects. Your ability to problem-solve, meet deadlines, and assist the team in managing client expectations would make you an asset to our firm. This full-time, on-site role is the perfect hybrid for an interior designer who has a passion for interior architecture and FF&E design and procurement.

Urban Foundry Architecture is an ambitious Austin-based design firm focused on urban architecture and interiors. We’re experiencing strong growth in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic cities in America. We offer driven, creative designers and architects the opportunity to propel their careers by working on wildly diverse projects; with a company culture that values its team.

UFA is a culture-driven firm whose mission influences everything we do: make the world a better place through great design in urban places. 

Duties / Responsibilities

Creation and/or execution of design conceptsCreation of renderings, graphics, & presentation documentsDevelop FF&E budgets, specifications, and bid packagesFF&E P.O. creation and procurement managementWorking on projects from Programming through Construction Administration and through FF&E InstallationProject Management of multiple FF&E packages at once, including track budgets, and timelinesCode analysis & evaluationConsultant managementField verificationProject PresentationsClient managementPackaging, unpackaging, assembly and basic placement and staging of smaller furniture and hanging artwork, as neededTransport and delivery of décor items using your personal vehicle, as needed Assist with maintaining & improving internal office design & specification standardsIndustry best practices research and implementationCollaboration with teammatesAssist Interiors Director with a strategic growth plan for the Interiors furnishings sub-studioRelationship building, identifying market opportunities and expansion strategiesAct as brand ambassador by attending strategic industry events, building long-term relationships

Desired Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

(5-9 years) relevant work experienceBachelor’s degree in Interior Design (CIDA accredited university)Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Procore, Procurement software, and AI softwareCandidate desires to pursue NCIDQ path or has NCIDQ certificationExcellent communication & client relation skillsEfficiency in work processProactive critical path task managementOrganized & detail orientedInnate & strong design senseProgramming experienceStrong space planning abilitiesCommercial building & accessibility code knowledgeDesign presentation experienceConsultant interaction & management experienceConstruction Administration experienceStrong Project Management ExperienceCommercial experienceMulti-family experienceFurniture design, specification, and procurement experience

At Urban Foundry, we: Act Responsibly, Exercise Creativity, Get Things Done, Advocate for Design, and Foster Community -- join us!

Candidates to provide cover letter, up-to-date resume, and work sample to [email protected]. Submissions omitting these requirements will be automatically rejected.