London, UK
Material and product advisor
at Material Source Studio
Material Source Studio is looking for a material and product advisor to join its team in London.
If you want to make your mark and join a creative team, we’re excited to meet you.
Material Source is a ‘beautifully useful’ space for the entire architecture, interior design, and property community. Inspirational and useful in equal measure, we have fast built a reputation as a world-class destination with Studios in both Manchester and Glasgow.
At our London Studio, opening this autumn, we are seeking a creative, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A background in creative education is desired, along with a deep understanding of, and enthusiasm for the design sector we serve.
The role
You will be passionate about supporting our community of partners (brands) and members (architects, designers and property professionals), working alongside our wider team to deliver an outstanding, seamless experience for all Material Source Studio visitors.
Tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- acting as a main point of contact for visitors, providing excellent product knowledge and customer service to architects, designers and specifiers
- building strong relationships with studio partners and supporting their commercial visibility within the space
- supporting studio partners with POD updates, sample management, literature restocks, and display upkeep
- taking part in commercial conversations with visitors and feeding back opportunities and leads to the internal team
- assisting with the preparation of events and CPD sessions, including room setup and welcoming guests
- monitoring the studio’s daily operations and ensuring high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and readiness
- assisting the studio coordinator in stock control, supplies ordering, and general team support
- participating in Studio housekeeping duties and hospitality, including refreshments, meeting space setup, and sample room organisation
- supporting data entry and CRM tasks to ensure accurate tracking of partner and member engagement
Client liaison is key to this role, managing and maintaining relationships with our ,embers and partners to ensure their needs and expectations are met, while efficiently resolving any issues that may arise.
Though you may not have all of the above experience, a strong work ethic is essential. The rest we can learn as we grow. The question we ask you to consider is: do you want to make a positive difference? If the answer is yes, please get in touch.
Location: studio based in Farringdon, London
Salary: £30k pa + benefits – depending on experience
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 6pm. Friday 9.30 am to 5pm. Candidate will be required to work some mornings and evenings on a shift system.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to Pier Giorgio Del Signore via the apply for job button below.
Applications without a covering letter will not be reviewed. And please no agencies. Many thanks.
We look forward to hearing from you.