Abbie Haines

Senior Interior Designer & FF&E Specialist

France

About

Senior Interior Designer and bespoke FF&E specialist with over 7 years experience in luxury residential and yachting projects, focused on materiality, craftsmanship and detail-led design. I’m passionate about crafting meaningful spaces that inspire and engage. Throughout my career, I’ve strived to push every element to its highest potential blending creativity, craftsmanship, and precision to deliver spaces that reflect both vision and individuality. I’m continually refining my craft, with a real excitement for what lies ahead !

Experience

  • ZURETTI Design (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Interior Designer
      May 2025 - Mar 2026 · 11 mos

    • Interior Designer & FF&E Specialist
      May 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Led concept design, interior architecture and bespoke FF&E design for ultra-luxury residential, hospitality and yachting projects, including yachts up to 138m in length. Oversaw the development of custom-designed finishes, shop drawings and project execution, ensuring the highest standards of design quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Collaborated with renowned luxury brands and artisans including Baccarat, Nature Squared, Charles Chambourd,  Silverlining furniture ,  Foglizzo to develop bespoke interior  elements and custom design solutions. Presenting concepts, material boards and bespoke design solutions to clients, shipyards and project stakeholders throughout all project phases.  Designed and launched Zurettis’ first in-house furniture collection in partnership with Rinck, unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024 inspired by luxury at sea.

  • Interior & Retail Designer at Les Georgettes by Altesse
    Feb 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Led the strategic development of retail concepts and brand identity across boutiques, shop-in-shops, and kiosks, designing bespoke furniture and retail environments for European and Asian markets. ∞ Conducted market research, benchmarking, and site feasibility studies to support the development of new retail concepts. ∞ Produced 3D visualisations, technical drawings, tender documentation, and coordinated the full rollout of retail projects. ∞ Managed projects from concept through to completion, overseeing design development, schedules, budgets, procurement, and coordination with international suppliers and contractors. ∞ Supervised site installations, ensuring design intent, quality standards, and flawless project execution. ∞ Developed design guidelines and technical standards for flagship boutiques, ensuring consistency across international retail locations. • Designed immersive exhibition and trade show environments, translating brand identity into engaging spatial experiences through storytelling and product-focused scenography.

  • CAMILLE FOURNET (8 mos)
    • Interior Designer – Pop-Up Retail Design
      Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

      • Designed bespoke furniture and display elements for a luxury pop-up at Printemps Haussmann. ∞ Produced 3D visualisations, technical drawings, and full-scale (1:1) prototypes to validate design concepts prior to fabrication. ∞ Coordinated closely with the department store's architecture and technical teams to ensure seamless project integration. ∞ Oversaw the on-site installation, ensuring the design was executed to the highest standard and aligned with the project vision.

    • Leather Goods Designer
      Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 · 5 mos

      • Designed and developed smooth calfskin and alligator leather belts for the 2019 collection, from concept through to commercial launch. • Conceived and developed the "EMBLÈME 43.01" clutch bag, overseeing the creative process from initial sketches and concept models to material research and selection. ∞ Managed the prototyping phase, working closely with artisans to ensure the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and design integrity. • Led the research and development of the "Le French Plissé" concept for the brand's permanent collection. ∞ Collaborated with a team of three leather goods model makers to refine the concept and successfully adapt it across multiple product lines within the collection.

  • Selected Projects & Design Competitions - Comite Colbert at ENSAAMA
    Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr

    • Chanel Group (Eres) – Retail Strategy Consultant for the Madeleine flagship store, Paris. ∞ Developed a poetic customer journey to enhance the in-store brand experience. ∞ Designed an interactive pop-up space that blended storytelling with customer engagement. • L'Oréal – Finalist, Reload My Pharmacy Retail Design Competition. Recognised for an innovative retail concept redefining the future pharmacy experience. • Airbus (Stelia Aerospace) – Winner, Business Class Seat Design Competition. Designed an innovative Business Class seating concept, combining passenger comfort, functionality, and premium aesthetics. • Potel & Chabot – Designed an exclusive hospitality event for 200 guests during Roland-Garros. Developed the event concept and guest experience, creating a bespoke environment aligned with the brand's luxury identity.

  • Junior Product Designer at Jorge Diego Etienne - Industrial Design
    May 2016 - Sep 2016 · 5 mos

    • Design strategy and rebranding for Coca Cola Mexico ∞ Design of branded products for the hospitality sector (tables, chairs, and furniture). ∞Technical drawings, 3D renderings, and industrialisation studies. ∞ Participation in client meetings. • Design strategy and rebranding for Tupperware Brazil. ∞ Benchmarking and market research for the Mexican market.