Are you an Experienced Design Studio Assistant with a passion for creating outstanding residential and commercial environments?
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
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. xwzovoh
Our client looks forward to hearing from you. Don't miss this opportunity. Start your application NOW!