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NicoleHollis is seeking a resource librarian to join its studio in San Francisco, USA.

NicoleHollis is seeking a motivated, passionate and aspiring individual with a background in library management or a masters degree in library information science to join our design studio. This is a full-time position with full benefits package in a fast-paced creative environment located in our San Francisco office.

Job description

Vendor management: the resource librarian oversees the scheduling, coordination and facilitation of studio-wide vendor presentations; sources, updates, and manages digital and physical vendor resources; and establishes and maintains contacts with vendors, showrooms, and galleries.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• establish and maintain vendor relationships and contacts
• organise and schedule new vendor presentations and routine vendor updates
• create workflows and file structures for vendor resources
• update vendor information across multiple platforms
• update and maintain the digital and physical catalogue library
• share vendor resources with the studio
• coordination with digital asset management librarian to maintain records in Canto software

Materials and resource library: the resource librarian oversees the management of the materials library and supports the work of the studio.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• managing the overall organisation, general maintenance and updating of the materials library
• oversee and manage interns for maintenance, general upkeep, and organisation of physical library
• materials sourcing for the library and assistance with sourcing and procurement of materials samples for current projects
• assistance to design teams with sourcing of textiles, furniture, accessories and art for current projects when necessary
• maintaining relationships and establishing new contacts and with manufacturers, vendors, showrooms, and galleries to ensure all samples and catalogues remain current; input new resources into resource databases
• identify new vendors and resources, and share information with designers and architects about new products; arrange for representatives to visit when appropriate
• sharing new product information with the studio

Requirements:

• experience with materials library management with prior-experience and understanding of the interior design, art, and architecture industry
• proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Bridge, Spexx and data management software
• ability to create and manage spreadsheets and custom database solution
• strong organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills
• strong communication skills
• knowledge of trade resources and vendors
• initiative, attention to details and follow-through are key factors
• ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lb of materials
• master of library and information science preferred, but not required

Please submit your application using the ‘apply’ link below.

www.nicolehollis.com

• Applications have closed.