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, or maybe you’d like a more supportive, calm and creative environment
Are you motivated by assisting in projects through from initial concept to on-site completion, working closely with the Lead Designer and project teams to deliver bespoke solutions
If you want to be an important cog in a small, yet growing, female-founded business, then this could be an excellent opportunity for you!
Our client is a Market-Leading Residential and Commercial, Interior Design and Management Studio, based in St.Margarets, West London. Due to continued growth, the business is seeking a Studio-Based Design Assistant to join their vibrant studio environment, and it's friendly, collaborative, and expanding team.
This role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within an established business, playing an important part in its ongoing growth and success.
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 Our Client Offers:
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:
To support Lead Designer and Procurement and Project Manager
Sample library organisation
Product library organisation
Social media and marketing content creation and scheduling
Supplier liaisons
Following up on purchase orders
Following up on client invoices
Organising client meetings and diary management
Project and product research
Some Sketchup and Layout design work
Mood boards
Responding to leads and enquiries
Generating new contacts leads and enquiries
Communicating with clients’ suppliers and trades at all stages
Organising portfolio photo shoots and assist with styling
Updating and managing Houzz Profile and other online platforms
To share responsibility of Studio cleanliness and upkeep
Results Expected:
To generate new business
To nurture positive relationships with clients, colleagues and industry partners
To be confident being involved in projects from start to finish
To work positively as part of a small team and being willing to support others in their tasks and roles
To assist in creating visually pleasing and technically accurate 2D and 3D drawings
To 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 using AI to improve workflows and output within interiors
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; Excellent use of the English language
Ability to nurture relationships and be intuitive to client’s and colleague's needs
Understanding of social media and marketing
Experience Needed:
Minimum five years' working experience in any industry
Minimum one year working within design / building / bathrooms / kitchen industry
Experience of social media management
To have completed a SketchUp course – can be online or as part of a more formal education
If you want to join a well-established business and be part of a growing team, then this is the job for you! Come join our client’s team and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional Interior Design projects.
Their selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who they know will be successful and have a great career with themselves.
Our client looks forward to hearing from you. Don't miss this opportunity. Start your application NOW