London, UK
Interior design assistant
There is an opportunity for an interior design assistant to join Philippa Thorp Design at its studio in London.
Main function
To assist the creative design team – both architectural and interior design) in their everyday tasks.
Reports to: senior interior designer
Responsibilities
- prepare client presentations on InDesign
- make scheme and finishes boards for client meetings
- assist with drawing furniture layouts and elevations on VectorWorks using Thorp templates
- create 3D visuals where necessary, either free hand or CAD
- order cuttings and samples and keep records of them
- correspondence with clients, suppliers and contractors (written and verbal)
- compile soft furnishing estimates on FileMaker
- place orders for soft furnishings on FileMaker and monitor progress
- sign off invoices for the accountant
- attend site visits when necessary
- arrange collections/deliveries of furnishing items
- assist with final installation of projects
- assist with sourcing of furnishings, art and decorative items
- assist FF&E manager with updating schedules
- to be responsible for booking/organising all supplier reps and informing relevant people beforehand.
- maintain diary
- visit Chelsea Harbour and other showrooms when necessary
- read interiors magazines, make note of interesting new suppliers and inform design team
- to make sure the fabric room is kept organised and tidy
- to make sure the library is organised and kept up to date with new samples
- answer telephones – preferably before 2 rings. All messages to be emailed to recipient
- to maintain general tidiness of the office, especially kitchen and hallway
- assist at client meetings
- assist with managing the Thorp Instagram account
Key characteristics and skills
- calm, organised, unflappable person
- well educated, articulate and literate – able to write excellent letters
- team player
- cheerful disposition, sense of humour
- driving licence with London driving experience
- common sense, down to earth approach
- willing to tackle all tasks
- people handling skills – clients and suppliers
- intelligence – ability to think and take decisions unaided
- artistic, with interest in design and interiors
- basic freehand drawing/sketching skills
- computer skills – Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Filemaker, Outlook
- ability and inclination to learn basic Vectorworks
- high standard of numeracy
- well presented and turned out
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