FF&E Specialist – Montevideo (Uruguay)

About the role

Rafael Viñoly Architects is looking for a skilled FF&E Specialist to join its Montevideo office. The role supports the New York Interior Design team by acting as the local representative for projects under construction in Uruguay, ensuring that furniture, fixtures and equipment selections, specifications and installations follow the established design intent.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the local FF&E and interior design liaison for construction projects in Uruguay.
• Coordinate FF&E samples, submittals, deliveries, installation requirements and on‑site follow‑up.
• Align all FF&E selections, finishes and accessories with the design direction set by the New York team.
• Work closely with the Uruguay architecture team to manage site logistics, field conditions, sequencing and delivery constraints.
• Integrate FF&E information with architectural drawings, interior design documentation and project specifications.
• Support construction administration tasks such as RFI coordination, submittal reviews, sample tracking, substitution reviews and punch‑list activities.
• Communicate site conditions, vendor issues and procurement needs promptly to the New York Interior Design team.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented professional with experience in FF&E coordination for interior design projects.
• Strong ability to act as a local representative and bridge between design and construction teams.
• Excellent communication skills to convey site constraints and design intent clearly.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and coordination of multiple stakeholders.

Required skills