Elliot Eakin Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Chicago, Il

Elliot Eakin's designs are about more than just furniture. They embody the belief that beautiful furniture can—and should—still be practical, elegant, and approachable. Founded in 2013, Elliot Eakin Furniture makes its mark on the design world by creating unique accent pieces, heightened with renewed classical elements. Conceived for wide appeal in the high-end market, these pieces offer the ideal balance of unparalleled design and a flexibility only customized pieces can provide—giving interior designers an exciting new source to meet client demands and satisfy discerning tastes. It begins with a fresh perspective from an experienced eye, and it's what makes Elliot Eakin a unique, exciting talent in today’s design landscape.

Chicago, Illinois

Direct FF&E team in selection, design, and technical implementation of FF&E specifications; work directly with the architectural team to design millwork and other specialty interior architecture spaces. Collaborate with ownership, hotel brands, and custom manufacturers to realize 5+ star properties.Present design work and coordinate technical documentation with clients and hotel brands.Manage 6-8 coworkers, review drawings, finishes, hardware, and finish submittals.Design custom FF&E for model rooms and public spaces for various international and domestic high-end projects. Categories included in these projects were upholstery, case goods, lighting, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and mirrors.Custom design reception desks, bars, closet systems, hardware, plumbing, vanities, and banquettes in a variety of luxury public spaces.Develop budgets and negotiate pricing with manufacturers for multiple residential and commercial projects.Projects: Waldorf Astoria, New York; Waldorf Astoria, Doha; Primus, Wuhan China; Private Residence, Miami; Private Residence, Bethesda; Ritz Carlton, Wuhan; The Londoner, Macau.

Chicago, Il

Designed furniture and furnishings inspired by the architecture of AS+GG buildings; created custom pieces for the interior department, produced conceptual work, and collaborated with clients.Designed 24 pieces of art furniture using the latest technology and fabrication techniques.Managed 2 shop employees and brought over 15 artisan workrooms to the position that helped realize the design work.Managed and created a full business plan including: product, negotiated pricing, organized production, directed product photography, directed copy creation, and designed website to launch the AS+GG collection.Created designs, plans, and 3D renderings for residential, corporate, and hospitality environments.Built out four bank locations with custom furniture to match their equipment and brand identity.Projects: BCU, Illinois; World’s Fair, Astana; Goldenland, Wuhan; Chendu, China; Address Hotel, China.

Chicago, Il

Designed and developed furniture concept sketches into production-ready pieces.Designed and developed over 20 pieces of furniture per year, including 6 top sellers.Established and fostered positive working relationships with diverse clientele, 15 vendors, interior designers, and the in-house design team.Specialized in concept visualization by creating 3D computer-generated images from concept sketches.Skilled in contract negotiations for furniture production pricing, review of prototype furniture, and value engineering without sacrificing design.Collaborated with the Marketing and Sales teams to bring all developed product to market. Describing to both what makes each product special and how to describe them to their clients. Fielded critiques from both sales and clients on how to improve my design work.Managed custom quote desk (1-2 coworkers) by reviewing, overseeing production of, and providing specialized client services for over 1,000 custom furniture pieces per year.Projects: Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado; Crown Residence, Colorado; Private Residence, Chicago, Illinois.

6 Month Internship

Ba, Industrial Design

Architecture