London, UK
Studio manager
at Blond
Blond is looking for a studio manager/PA to join its growing team in London.
Position type: full-time
BLOND
BLOND is a critically acclaimed London-based design studio that collaborates with the world’s leading brands and startups – ranked by Red Dot as the No.1 design studio in America and Europe for two consecutive years.
Strategic innovation and design embodies the studio’s practice. With empathy toward fast-changing social needs and environmental challenges, BLOND harnesses insights to pinpoint opportunities that have the potential to enhance contemporary lifestyles and provoke change.
The studio’s designers, engineers and strategists translate these opportunities into meaningful brands, products, spaces and experiences that give our partners a market advantage while positively impacting the planet.
Duties
- ensure the smooth running of the studio
- assisting the scheduling of internal and external meetings
- keep track of office supplies
- proactively keep the studio tidy and free of unnecessary clutter and organising the recycling of redundant samples and equipment
- being the face and voice of BLOND, welcoming clients/visitors, managing phones and new business enquiries
- social media management
- maintaining and developing office morale
- organising the studio’s social activities and social events (birthdays etc.)
- onboarding and supporting new members of the team
- provide support in finding suitable candidates for recruitment
Duties also include assisting the creative director in his day-to-day duties such as:
- the scheduling of internal and external meetings
- coordination of travel/events and all bookings
- providing general administrative assistance
Required skills and attributes:
- excellent proven organisational skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- excellent administrative skills
- at least two to three years of experience in a similar role
- eagerness to become part of a tight-knit team and a brand advocate
- strong attention to detail
- willingness to teach and support other staff members
- willing to travel internationally for meetings
- able to work in the UK
Beneficial skills and attributes:
- able to start immediately
- ability to speak a language other than English
- knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits
- Vitality Health (Private Healthcare)
- birthday day off (paid)
- education days (two paid days off per year for – lectures, mentoring and tutoring)
FAQ
- our office is based in Hackney, E2
- overseas applicants are very welcome, but they must hold a valid British citizenship or a valid right to work in the UK (please note, we do not offer visa sponsorship)
Application deadline: 1 November 2024
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to reply to successful candidates.
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