Are you an Experienced Design Studio Assistant with a passion for creating outstanding residential and commercial environments? Do you enjoy being part of thoughtfully designed, high‑quality interiors but feel you’re not receiving the recognition or progression you deserve? Are you motivated by assisting in projects from initial concept to on‑site completion, working closely with the Lead Designer and project teams to deliver bespoke solutions?
Our client is a Market‑Leading residential and commercial interior design and management studio based in St. Margaret’s, West London. The studio is female‑owned and is looking for a studio‑based Design Assistant to join a small, growing team.
Salary and Hours
* £12,500 – £18,000 per annum, depending on hours and experience
* Part‑Time (ideal candidate would have scope to increase)
* 15 – 20 hours; Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday
Benefits
* Results‑based bonus structure
* Flexibility around family
* Up to one full day working from home per month
* Healthy breakfast and snacks in the studio
* Career development opportunities
* Training and development
* Team and industry events
Duties and Responsibilities
* Support Lead Designer, Procurement and Project Manager
* Sample library organisation
* Product library organisation
* Social media and marketing content creation and scheduling
* Supplier liaisons
* Follow up on purchase orders
* Follow up on client invoices
* Organise client meetings and diary management
* Project and product research
* Some SketchUp and Layout design work
* Mood boards
* Respond to leads and enquiries
* Generate new contact leads and enquiries
* Communicate with clients’ suppliers and trades at all stages
* Organise portfolio photo shoots and assist with styling
* Update and manage Houzz profile and other online platforms
* Share responsibility for studio cleanliness and upkeep
Results Expected
* Generate new business
* Nurture positive relationships with clients, colleagues and industry partners
* Be confident being involved in projects from start to finish
* Work positively as part of a small team and support others in their tasks and roles
* Assist in creating visually pleasing and technically accurate 2D and 3D drawings
* Build brand awareness through visually pleasing and well‑considered social media posts and marketing content
I Will Meet These Standards
* Drive towards continual improvement of skills, processes and client experience
* Always be solution‑focused, willing to think outside the box, strive for mutual optimal outcomes, and not take the easy road
* Creative and commercial mindset
* Able to confidently and inquisitively pick up new software
* Self‑motivated
* Diligent
* Empathetic and intuitive – able to anticipate client’s and colleague’s needs
* Able to articulate and inspire others in their vision
* Grounded and level‑headed in the face of adversity
* Able to quickly form professional relationships
* Confident telephone manner and presenting over video
* Strong diary management
* Bring positive energy to the team and projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Competent use of SketchUp
* Interest and some level of understanding of AI for improving interior design workflows
* Ability to quickly and confidently pick up new software
* Excellent communication, both verbal and written; confident speaking over the phone and able to build rapport with different people
* Ability to nurture relationships and be intuitive to client and colleague needs
* Understanding of social media and marketing
Experience Needed
* Minimum five years of working experience in any industry
* Minimum one year working within design / building / bathrooms / kitchen industry
* Experience of social media management
* Completion of a SketchUp course – can be online or part of a more formal education
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