Design Studio Assistant

About the Role

York House Designs is a Market‑Leading Residential & Commercial Interior Design & Management studio based in St. Margarets, West London. We are looking for a Studio‑Based Design Assistant to support the Lead Designer and Procurement & Project Manager in projects from initial concept to on‑site completion.

Salary and Hours

£12,500 – £18,000PA, depending on hours and experience.Part‑time (15 – 20 hours Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday). Ideal candidate would have scope to increase.

Benefits We Offer

• 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 & Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Designer and Procurement & Project Manager
• Sample library organisation
• Product library organisation
• Social media and marketing content creation and scheduling
• Supplier liaisons: follow up on purchase orders, client invoices
• Organise client meetings and diary management
• Project and product research
• Perform sketchup and layout design work
• Create moodboards
• Respond to leads and enquiries, generate new contacts
• 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 of studio cleanliness and upkeep

Results Expected

• Generate new business
• Nurture positive relationships with clients, colleagues and industry partners
• Be confident in involvement in projects from start to finish
• Work positively with a small team and support others as needed
• Assist in creating visually pleasing and technically accurate 2D and 3D drawings
• Build brand awareness through well‑considered social media posts and marketing content

Standards

• Drive towards continual improvement of skills, processes and client experience
• Always be solution‑focused, willing to think outside the box, and strive for optimal outcomes
• Maintain a creative and commercial mindset
• Self‑motivated, diligent, empathetic, and intuitive
• Confident telephone manner and presenting over video
• Strong diary management and positive team energy

Skill & Abilities

• Competent use of SketchUp
• Interest and basic understanding of using AI to improve workflows within interiors
• Ability to quickly and confidently pick up new software
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and use of the English language
• Ability to nurture relationships and be intuitive to client and colleague needs
• Understanding of social media and marketing

Experience Needed

• Minimum three years working experience in any industry
• Minimum one year working within design / building / bathroom / kitchen industry
• Experience of social media management
• Completed a SketchUp course (online or formal education)

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