Studio Manager
Lymington
Start Date: December 2025
Salary: Competitive DOE
Mark Beryman Design are seeking a highly organised and proactive Studio Manager to join our busy Lymington studio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience, a professional and confident approach, and a genuine interest in design.
We're looking for someone adaptable who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a positive, can-do attitude. This varied role would particularly suit candidates with a background as a PA, or Office Manager, ideally within the creative or design industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the reception area, welcome visitors, and act as the first point of contact for the studio.
* Coordinate and manage studio workflow to ensure smooth operations.
* Handle company correspondence (phone, email, and post).
* Liaise with suppliers, manage deliveries, and coordinate shipments for projects
* Organise meetings, events, and oversee catering requirements.
* Support the Finance team
* Maintain staff records, contracts, and HR compliance (with external HR support).
* Oversee health & safety compliance, including inductions, PAT testing, and fire equipment servicing.
* Arrange travel for directors and designers
* Manage office supplies, inventory, and studio equipment.
* Oversee design and visualisation software licences
* Coordinate building maintenance and liaise with contractors.
* Assist with preparing project presentations using InDesign.
* Schedule and coordinate rep visits.
* Possible travel to assist designers & FF&E team
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in administration or office management (experience in a creative or design-led business is required).
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage a small team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confident in MS Office and quick to learn new software systems.
* Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
* InDesign or Photoshop experience desirable (or a willingness to learn).
* Approachable, confident, and professional character
* Experience in the interior design industry needed, yacht design a strong plus.