The Light Lab are specialists in the design, build and manufacture of bespoke lighting solutions within the architectural lighting design industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working Studio Assistant to join our small but busy team; supporting 8 staff in our studio in the heart of Shoreditch. This is a permanent role and we would prefer applicants who are looking to make a medium to long-term commitment.
The hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
The role includes:
• General office duties: answering phones, e-mails, general messaging for
the office and liaising with clients/suppliers
• Organising and maintaining all office administration, to include computer file management, purchase orders, deliveries, stationery and office supplies, couriers, building management, company vehicle management, etc.
• Managing purchase orders and receipts
• Booking couriers/freight shipping
• Managing samples database – sending/collecting
• Managing new project enquiries, entering into database.
We would hope that the role could develop to include more project management over time.
We offer:
• A friendly and relaxed working environment
• Fantastic opportunity to work closely on some of the most high profile architectural and public art projects in the UK and around the world
• Varied workload in a changing environment, with new challenges arising all the time
• A competitive salary dependent on experience which will be reviewed based on performance; future potential for bonus dependent on approach and company profitability.
Essential for this role:
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Professional telephone manner
• Great organisational skills
• Lots of enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour
• Some experience in an administration / office support role.
• Computer literacy – full knowledge of all MS office and Google docs/sheets etc
• Any PhotoShop/Illustrator/InDesign an added bonus, but not required
If you think you have the attributes for this role, please email your CV and covering letter; answering the following questions:
1. When are you available to start work?
2. What is your current role and/or why did you leave your last job?
3. What is your anticipated salary?