About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Studio Manager/Marketing assistant to work with us in a bespoke design and craft practice at the forefront of British furniture design.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised all-rounder to contribute to the smooth running and growth of our business; someone with excellent communication and presentation skills, and marketing and communications experience.

As a key player in this small team, this role would suit an individual who is happy working autonomously to launch new collections, share products and exciting commissions through social media, our website, film and photography and communication with our network of clients, galleries and journalists.

You will take initial enquiries through to final delivery, help to manage budgets, deadlines and client expectations. The relationships we have built with our galleries and collectors is critical to our business, and the right person for this role will be both friendly and professional. 

The position will be 1-2 days a week based at our studio/workshop in Haggerston, N1 5BJ, with some degree of flexibility depending on circumstances.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to info@garethneal.co.uk, and refer to additional application notes below.

About the Company 

Gareth Neal is a progressive and innovative London-based design studio established in 2006. We design for production and site-specific projects and have a reputation for redefining traditional crafts for a contemporary audience, whether that’s collaborating with the UK’s best craftspeople, or challenging the perceptions of digital fabrication techniques within craftsmanship. The studio has a broad and exciting spectrum of design outputs across three key areas: collectables, commissions and collaborations.

Please take a look at our about page to learn more about what drives us.

Job Description – Key Responsibilities

• Communication – email correspondence with clients, galleries, museums and retailers.

• Studio assistance – diary management, scheduling meetings, booking transport and travel arrangements, keeping project folders up to date, ordering supplies, general paperwork (e.g. contracts) and administration.

• Project assistance – document and monitor key project milestones and deadlines in the 24-month planner.

• Promotion & Marketing – responding to press enquiries, resizing images, writing copy for interviews, newsletters and website, social media updates (Instagram), updating the website via Squarespace with new projects and events (can provide training if lacking). Creating new press opportunities through interesting content generation and networking with journalists.  

• Presentations –  creating sales catalogues, client presentations & proposals, image touch up.

• Sales – research and assist Gareth (the director) in following up new enquiries and defining pricing. Searching for new sales opportunities and nurturing existing relationships. 

• Finance / Bookkeeping - generating & paying invoices, keeping up to date with income and outgoings via Xero. Paying staff and freelancers. 

Candidate Key Criteria

• Excellent Communication – clear verbal, written and visual communication.

• Organised – able to prioritise tasks and bring a systemised and logical structure to work.

• Numerate – able to record financial information clearly and accurately.

• Highly computer literate –

• Google Drive - Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides (essential) 

• Adobe Suite - Photoshop, InDesign (essential) 

• Social Media - Instagram, Squarespace, Campaign Monitor (desired, training can be provided) 

• Finances - Knowledge of Xero (desired, training can be provided)

• Promotion and Sales – experienced in managing social media accounts, customer relationship management, and online marketing. Creating press releases and generating exciting content. 

• Sharp design eye – able to demonstrate skills in graphic design, creating clean layouts and presentations, editing images and creating eye-catching online marketing materials i.e. newsletters, website and instagram posts.  

• Resourceful and Proactive – able to take on tasks in unknown territories, learn on the go and generate new business avenues. 

• Relevant experience in studio management and some marketing experience in similar design/craft based studio practice(s). 

• Keen Interest in design, furniture and craft with knowledge of the current landscape.

Important Information

Permanent (with a 3-month probation period)

Part -Time (1-2 days a week)

Salary Pro Rata £23,000 - £28,000 – depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

Please submit your CV and cover letter to info@garethneal.co.uk, including your availability, and any notice periods you may subject to.

Please also include employment references in your CV.

The application deadline is midnight Sunday 19th Dec 2021.

Interviews to be held the week commencing 10th January 2022.

The start date is flexible, but assume the beginning of February.