Design Studio Assistant

Are you an Experienced Design Studio Assistant with a passion for creating outstanding residential & 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!

York House Designs is a Market-Leading Residential & Commercial, Interior Design & 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 PA, depending on hours and experience
• Part-time (ideal candidate would have scope to increase)
• 15 - 20 hours Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday

 ** Benefits We Offer **

1. Results-based Bonus Structure
2. Flexibility around family 
3. Up to one full day working from home per month
4. Healthy breakfast and snacks in the studio 
5. Career development opportunities
6. Training and development 
7. Team and industry events

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To support Lead Designer and Procurement and Project Manager
2. Sample library organisation
3. Product library organisation
4. Social Media and marketing content creation and scheduling
5. Supplier liaisons 
6. Following up on purchase orders
7. Following up on client invoices
8. Organising client meetings and diary management 
9. Project and product research 
10. Some Sketchup and Layout design work
11. Moodboards 
12. Responding to leads and enquiries
13. Generating new contacts leads and enquiries
14. Communicating with clients suppliers and trades at all stages
15. Organising portfolio photo shoots and assist with styling
16. Updating and managing Houzz Profile and other online platforms
17. To share responsibility of Studio cleanliness and upkeep

Results Expected

1. To generate new business 
2. To nurture positive relationships with our clients, colleagues and industry partners 
3. To be confident being involved in projects from start to finish 
4. To work positively as part of a small team & being willing to support others in their tasks and roles 
5. To assist in creating visually pleasing and technically accurate 2D and 3D drawings 
6. To build brand awareness through visually pleasing and well-considered social media posts and marketing content

I will meet these Standards

1. Drive towards continual improvement of skills, processes and client experience 
2. Always be solution-focused, willing to think outside the box, strive for mutual optimal outcomes, and not take the easy road 
3. Creative and commercial mindset 
4. Able to confidently and inquisitively pick up new softwares
5. Self-motivated
6. Diligent
7. Empathetic and intuitive - able to anticipate client's and colleague's needs
8. Able to articulate and inspire others in their vision 
9. Grounded and level-headed in the face of adversity 
10. Able to quickly form professional relationships
11. Confident telephone manner and presenting over video 
12. Strong diary management
13. Bring positive energy to the team and projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Competent use of Sketchup
2. Interest and some level of understanding of using AI to improve workflows and output within interiors
3. Ability to quickly and confidently pick up new softwares
4. 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 
5. Ability to nurture relationships and be intuitive to clients and colleague's needs 
6. Understanding of social media and marketing

Experience Needed

1. Minimum three years' working experience in any industry
2. Minimum one year working within design / building / bathrooms / kitchen industry
3. Experience of social media management 
4. 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 team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional Interior Design projects. 

Our selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who we know will be successful and have a great career with us.

We look forward to hearing from you. Don't miss this opportunity.

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