CARPENTE Architecture
Senior Interior Design & FF&E Coordinator
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About CARPENTE
CARPENTE is an architecture and interiors studio creating deeply personal homes shaped by artistic sensitivity, trust and close collaboration.
Recently named among Country & Town House magazine’s 50 Finest Interior Designers 2026, we are entering an exciting period of international growth.
We are a small, focused studio where every team member contributes meaningfully to the work, the projects and the culture of the practice.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Interior Design & FF&E Coordinator to support the delivery of a significant private residential project in Dubai.
Working directly with founder and Creative Director Christophe Carpente, you will coordinate the interior design and FF&E workstream, helping to keep actions, information and decisions moving accurately and on time.
This role sits between creative direction and project delivery. You will translate Christophe’s instructions into clear research, organised project information and coordinated action.
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What you will do
- Coordinate the Dubai interior design and FF&E workstream
- Liaise with the external project manager, consultants and suppliers
- Research furniture, materials, products and suppliers
- Prepare clear options for Christophe’s review
- Maintain FF&E schedules, specifications and decision logs
- Track actions, approvals, deadlines and outstanding information
- Coordinate drawings and design information
- Identify risks, delays and missing information
- Support procurement, installation and delivery planning
- Maintain accurate and organised project files
- Support other CARPENTE projects where required
What we are looking for
- Typically 5+ years’ relevant experience
- Background in interior design, interior architecture or architecture
- Experience supporting complex live projects
- Strong understanding of FF&E processes
- Confidence working with drawings, schedules and specifications
- Strong AutoCAD capability
- Excellent research and organisational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Clear and thoughtful communication
- Confidence coordinating multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work independently under creative direction
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Particularly valuable
- Architectural education or experience
- Luxury residential or hospitality projects
- International or Middle East experience
- FF&E procurement or installation coordination
- Adobe Creative Suite capability
Working at CARPENTE
- Collaborative studio in Notting Hill
- Monday to Thursday studio-based
- Friday remote
- Direct exposure to international, high-end residential projects
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a growing practice
- 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays for FTC employees
- Workplace pension
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