Profile
JSD is seeking a highly organized Studio Manager with a passion for interior design and a minimum of 3 years of professional administrative experience to join our team immediately. Working closely alongside the principal of the firm, the chosen candidate will be self-motivated, passionate, a great communicator and have a desire to grow with the company as a key member of our team. This is a great opportunity to be immersed in the design world and learn alongside very talented designers working on high caliber residential projects. Please note that this is an entirely administrative and operations-focused role. While you will be working closely with the design team, this is not a position on the designer track.
If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to tess@jessicaschuster.com with the subject line "Studio Manager/EA Role" Those who do not follow this instruction will not be considered.
Roles and Responsibilities
Executive Support: Act as the primary support for the Principal, managing their work calendar, coordinating and preparing internal and external meetings, preparing for D&D building visits and other trips, and serving as the main liaison between the Principal and the design team.
Office Operations: Take ownership of all office procedures and upkeep. This includes managing all vendor relationships, overseeing the cleanliness of the studio, and handling all technology needs. This includes working directly with IT, other service providers, and the landlord for all technology, maintenance, and office upkeep.
Team & Administrative Support: Provide proactive administrative support to the entire team. This includes managing all shipping and messenger accounts, tracking invoices for client reimbursement, and coordinating day-off requests and the master office schedule with the Principal.
Project & Design Support: Support the designers in all phases of their projects. This includes assisting with sample pick-ups and obtaining pricing and stock on products, and managing vendor and client coordination as needed.
Hiring & Onboarding: Manage all aspects of hiring and onboarding new employees and interns. This includes setting up new hires and working with the Junior Designers to train interns.
Studio Culture & Events: Plan and organize special events for the team, including ordering food and supplies for the office on a weekly basis.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 years of experience in an administrative role.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Exceptional client service skills.
Flexible and proactive, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
A positive, can-do attitude— no task is too big or too small
A desire to grow with the company.
Jessica Schuster Design celebrates artistry in all its many forms. Our work strives to maintain a harmonious balance between the unusual and the familiar while creating original and composed spaces for our clients. Each design project is a unique canvas, and opportunity for our team to forge beautiful spaces that not only please the senses but challenge the status quo. Our team offers a wealth of experience in design, as well as interior decorating, project management, and procurement. Jessica Schuster Design is based in Soho, New York and has recently completed projects in New York City, The Hamptons, Palm Beach, Boston, and Miami. Jessica has been featured in Architectural Digest Online, NBC New York’s Open House TV, My Domaine, Harper’s Bazaar, The Coveteur, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine.
