Interior Designer / FF&E specialist

Utopia Life Worth Living

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Porto, Porto District, Portugal remote Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 26, 2025 Last posted November 26, 2025
Job description

We are seeking a creative Interior Designer with 5-10 years of experience in a studio setting, with a strong emphasis on high-end projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in FF&E and solid technical skills, including the ability to produce technical drawings and specifications. Procurement experience is an advantage.

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, such as AutoCAD and 3ds Max (V-Ray), is essential. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required, with Spanish being a plus. The successful candidate will be motivated and self-driven, with a creative mindset and the ability to seamlessly integrate functionality with visual appeal.

In this role, you will play a central part in all aspects of interior design projects, from conception to execution. If you are ready to create beautiful, functional spaces for our high-end projects in tropical areas, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

    • Interpret the client brief and collaborate with CGI artists, interior designers, and architects to create and develop creative concepts that complement and enhance the overall design and user experience
    • Produce Interior Sketches, detailed drawings, schedules, and 3d renders.
    • Specify high-quality finishes, products and fixtures aligned with the project aesthetic and goals
    • Produce FF&E documentations and packages
    • Collaborate with procurement for sourcing and purchasing FF&E
    • Coordinate with local suppliers, designers, and manufacturers.
    • Design spaces that are suitable and optimized for a high end user experience.
    • Adjust designs based on client feedback while maintaining functionality
    • Independently explore innovative materials and techniques that enhance future projects

Requirements

    • A degree in Interior Design / Interior architecture, or equivalent
    • Proven experience in Interior design within high-end residential / hospitality projects
    • At least five to ten years of professional experience as an Interior Designer
    • Advanced knowledge of material properties and solutions
    • Ability to think from small to big scale in spatial setups
    • Fluency in 2d/3d software such as AutoCAD, (3ds max, Rhino, Grasshopper Sketch-Up), and Adobe Suite programs (Id, Ps, and Ai)
    • Ability to produce sketch renders for internal reviews in rendering software (such as 3D Max, Twinmotion, Lumnion, Vray, etc.)
    • Interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of meeting high industry standards
    • Portfolio sample of work (both professional and academic)
    • professional level of English and Portuguese, Spanish is a plus
    • Ability to work remotely

Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and based on candidate experience.

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops high-end interior spaces, produces technical drawings, specifications, and FF&E documentation.

Job title

Interior Designer / FF&E specialist

Experience level

5-10 years

Industry

interior design

Location requirements

Porto, Portugal; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AutoCAD3ds MaxV-Raymaterial knowledgefluent in Portuguese and English

Preferred skills

sketchupRhinoGrasshopperAdobe Suiterendering

Specializations

interior designFF&Ehigh-end projectstechnical drawingsprocurement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portugal

Remote Country

Porto, Portugal

On-site City