Manola Studio is a multidisciplinary design studio founded in 2011 with the intent to create meaningful spaces that transcend time and honor their architectural history and landscape. We believe that practicing integrity through design ensures that a project will possess an empathy and functionality that will stand the test of time. Our work covers a broad range of projects including historical preservation, residential, commercial, hospitality, landscape, and furniture design.

JOB POSITION: DESIGN ASSISTANT / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

We are looking for someone that thrives wearing many hats, is both left brain and right brain, and is excited to support a creative team in many aspects of the design process, support the Principal intimately in the studio and personally, as well as keep the office running smoothly day-to-day. Candidates should be highly motivated, have a problem solving mindset, and an exceptional level of organizational and time management skills. At the core, you should have an interest in architecture and design, be eager to support a creative team, and elevate the overall profile of the studio, its ventures, and relationships through a thoughtful and professional approach to your work. We are a small, dynamic team and this role requires someone with confidence and enthusiasm to dive into many facets of project management, logistics, communications, and record-keeping to keep things optimized and moving forward.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the team with administrative needs including managing correspondence, scheduling with clients, vendors & fabricators, and receiving & cataloging items as they arrive to the studio

  • Maintain internal project management software, project inventory, and specification spreadsheets for projects

  • Support the team with creative needs including technical & design related research, sourcing and researching materials and specifications, ordering and picking up samples, and assisting with design presentations

  • Assist with operational aspects of running the studio including organizing studio meetings, ordering supplies, and maintaining an organized studio space both physically and digitally

  • Assist with developing the studio brand through social media

  • Support in coordinating project photoshoots and providing install and styling assistance

  • Support the Principal with both professional and personal tasks and errands

  • Support office culture by providing snacks during meetings, stocking our pantry weekly, assist in planning studio outings and celebrations

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Design or other related field

  • 1-3 years of professional experience in a design or creative office environment

  • Solid working knowledge of Google Suite & Adobe Creative Suite

  • Proven attention to detail, with excellent organizational and technical skills

  • Candidates should be extremely well organized, thoughtful, detail and service oriented

  • Candidates should be able to determine priorities, take ownership of tasks, and exhibit a high level of initiative, integrity, and follow-through in a dynamic environment

  • Established success working on multiple tasks/projects as the same time

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills

  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the firm, clients, and subcontractors

  • Design skills, a degree in a creative field and/or a passion for design are a huge plus!

SALARY & BENEFITS:
We are open to a full-time or part-time (approx. 30–40 hrs / week), in-office, non-exempt position based in our East Hollywood studio. Compensation, PTO, and paid holidays commensurate with experience and determination of full or part-time role upon hiring.

APPLICATION:

  • Please title your email (your name) - Design Assistant / Executive Assistant

  • Please include your resume as an attached PDF

  • Please submit to: info@manolastudio.com