London, UK
Personal assistant
at Jason Bruges Studio
Jason Bruges Studio is looking for a personal assistant to the creative director and managing director, to join its team in London.
Studio profile
Jason Bruges is creative director of Jason Bruges Studio, which he founded in April 2002. He leads a pioneering team of architects, designers, creative technologists, programmers, computational designers and engineers to design and build ground-breaking installations across the world. The design studio and in-house workshop is based in London Fields, East London.
Job overview
The role of PA/studio assistant is a key position in the development of the studio and the successful candidate must be able to develop strong relationships and coordinate a broad list of tasks efficiently. This person will provide high-quality personal assistance to the creative director and managing director, as well as supporting the studio manager and business development coordinator in keeping the studio running smoothly.
Key responsibilities:
- manage the busy and ever-changing diaries of the creative director and managing director
- book travel and arrange visas where necessary
- follow up with clients on new business opportunities under the direction of the business development coordinator, sending credentials and/or other required documents
- organise and attend CPDs and new business meetings with the creative director and business development coordinator, minute taking and following up afterwards
- updating CVs, biographies, studio profile
- collecting and distributing post
- maintaining database of contacts, projects and key information
- manage the flow of emails to the CD/MD, making sure inquiries and meeting requests are dealt with promptly and filed correctly
- help support the studio manager in running the studio. This could include but is not limited to ordering office supplies, setting up for meetings, organising birthdays and studio events, social media, marketing and awards entries
Required experience:
- at least one-two years’ previous experience as a PA
- experience within a busy creative environment
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking
- ability to be flexible while keeping a positive and upbeat attitud
- Mac/PC, MS Office, Mail
Preferred skills:
- InDesign, Keynote, PhotoShop
- great sense of humour
Start date: ASAP
Please submit applications using the ‘apply’ link below.