We are currently recruting for two new roles within our team in London. Please find detials below:
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Job Title: Inteior Designer
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role:
This is a unique opportunity to join a young and growing interior design studio. We are seeking a dynamic Interior Designer with 5 years’ experience to contribute to exciting residential and commercial projects in the UK and abroad. Working alongside our design director, founder and the design team, you will be involved with projects from concept to completion, embracing and implementing the 8 Holland Street aesthetic. A refined eye, acute attention to detail and the ability to hit the ground running are a must. Current projects include multiple show apartments and creative direction for the redevelopment of Folkestone Seafront, an arts and crafts hunting lodge in the Cotswolds, a former artist studio in Kensington being reimagined as a family home, and several long-term clients with ongoing projects in London, across the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production of drawings packs - including layout plans, elevations, bespoke joinery & furniture and lighting & electrical layouts.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, contractors and craftspeople.
- Contributing to the research library including images and products, drawing models and supplier lists.
- FF&E research and specifying.
- FF&E schemes and producing mood boards for presentations.
- Budgeting.
- Producing and maintaining project schedules and documentation necessary to implement designs.
- Attending site, client and project meetings, with both with the team, as well as independently, recording and implementing relevant actions and decisions.
- Procurement including obtaining pricing, ordering, tracking and liaising with suppliers.
- Production of client quotes and invoicing.
- Project installations including organising deliveries and leasing with the wider team.
- Maintain an exacting handle on ongoing project statuses: timeline, actions and decisions.
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years industry experience.
- Relevant Interior Design qualifications.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
- Aptitude to work at a fast pace, both independently, and as part of a team, managing and multi-tasking a busy workload and managing priorities.
- A reliable and vivacious team-player who is committed to contributing to the growth of the company.
- Excellent attention to detail and self-critiquing.
- Excellent supplier knowledge.
- High level of proficiency and confidence in Vectorworks & Creative Suite: Indesign and Photoshop.
- Experience in Sketchup.
- Confidence with a Mac based studio and with Google Docs and Excel.
- Confidence with reading, commenting on and draughting technical plans, elevations, sections and drawing details, as well as designing fitted joinery and furniture.
- Experience working on all aspects of a project from conception through to installation / completion, with a strong awareness of the importance of meeting deadlines and programs.
- Confidence in hosting client meetings and site visits.
- Maintain an exacting handle on ongoing project statuses: timeline, actions and decisions.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and creative work environment.
- The opportunity to be involved in high-profile projects.
- 28 days holiday (inc. public holidays).
- Daily lunch in our team canteen, if desired.
- Staff discount on ‘family bands’ (8 Holland Street, &Tradition, NINE)
- A wonderful team with regular team events.
- Beautiful workplace environment in St James’s Park.
- A competitive salary, based on experience.
This is a long-term role, perfect for growing your career in a collaborative interior design studio. The role is London-based, but willingness to travel to projects and our other gallery locations is vital. If you’re a highly organised, fast-working and design-savvy individual with a passion for the interiors world, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV, a short cover letter, and portfolio to team@8hollandstreet.com
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Job Title: Personal Assistant & Studio Manager
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
About 8 Holland Street:
8 Holland Street is a renowned gallery and design studio, celebrated for its unique curation of Twentieth Century and Contemporary art, furniture and design. With a strong emphasis on dynamic visual display and creativity, the gallery has locations in St James’s Park, Kensington and Bath. A busy exhibition schedule takes place throughout the year. The dedicated Design Studio works on interior projects throughout the UK and abroad. 8 Holland Street is also soon launching a new contemporary design brand.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and resourceful Personal Assistant & Studio Manager to support our Founder, and the wider team, and ensure the smooth running of our galleries and design studio. This is a varied role that combines administrative excellence with a passion for design, offering the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic and creative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Assistant to the Founder / Creative Director
- Provide day-to-day administrative and diary management support, scheduling meetings, appointments, and logistics.
- Act as the first point of contact, handling correspondence and liaising with clients, partners, and suppliers.
- Assist with personal errands and tasks.
- Support on special projects and client presentations.
- Manage a busy to-do list and calendar.
Stock Acquisition & Logistics:
- Manage the purchase of new stock, from galleries, dealers, and auctions.
- Oversee auction bidding, including tracking potential purchases, liaising with auction houses, and handling bidding processes.
- Coordinate shipping, logistics, and customs for both domestic and international acquisitions.
- Track inventory and ensure proper documentation for all new stock.
Office & Gallery Management:
- Assist with the daily operations of the galleries and design studio, ensuring a well-organised and efficient workspace.
- Schedule company-wide and team meetings, manage reports and internal communication.
- Manage company-wide and team to-do lists.
- Mange company manuals and guidelines.
- Manage and consolidate IT subscriptions, shared drive folders, calendars, ensuring everything is efficiently organised and easily accessible.
- Maintain office supplies, manage supplier relationships, and handle general administrative duties.
- Assist in financial administration, including expense management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a similar role within the creative, gallery or design sectors.
- Excellent organisational skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A keen interest in design, interiors, and the arts.
- Excellent IT skills (Google Drive, Sheets, Numbers, Microsoft Office especially Excel), and proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Suite) is a plus.
- An approachable and personable new team-member who enjoys working to tight deadlines and is not flustered by the day-to-day pressures of a growing business.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and creative work environment.
- The opportunity to be involved in high-profile projects and exhibitions.
- A competitive salary, based on experience.
If you’re a highly organised, design-savvy individual with a passion for the art and interiors world, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to team@8hollandstreet.com
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