Design Lead

Neko Health

. Own the development and stewardship of Neko Health’s global furniture, fixtures, equipment, and accessories strategy.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeStockholm • 🇸🇪 SwedenSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the development and stewardship of Neko Health’s global furniture, fixtures, equipment, and accessories strategy.
Establish a scalable, globally consistent FF+E standard that ensures every Neko space feels considered, cohesive, and unmistakably Neko.
Develop FF+E and accessories standards for the Location Design Playbook.
Drive product development and selection and provide concept-level creative guidance to regional design teams delivering projects globally.
Report to the Architecture Creative Studio Lead and partner closely with cross-functional teams in Hardware, Operations, Brand, and Procurement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field.
8+ years of experience in FF+E design, specification, and procurement, with a portfolio demonstrating a strong eye for material quality, detail, and cohesive design language.
Demonstrated experience developing FF+E standards, product libraries, or specification playbooks for a multi-site, global or scaling organization.
A keen eye for colour, material and finishes.
Deep understanding of bespoke furniture and product manufacturing methods — materials, finishes, construction methods, durability and sustainability considerations.
Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement processes, including sourcing, sampling, cost negotiation and quality control across multiple markets.
Strong understanding of ergonomics, accessibility, and relevant product safety and compliance standards within a commercial retail environment.
Excellent communication skills — able to articulate design intent and product rationale to both creative and operational audiences, and comfortable presenting to leadership.
Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, scaling environment where standards are still being built and processes are evolving.
Alignment with Neko’s studio culture: enablers not heroes, creative problem solvers, craft-driven.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

FF+E SpecificationInterior DesignProduct DesignFurniture DesignIndustrial DesignArchitectureErgonomicsAccessibility StandardsSustainability ConsiderationsConstruction Methods

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingCollaborationPresentation Skills