Studio Assistant (Fashion)

Hire Fellows; Manama; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A handmade clothing and design firm based in Bahrain is seeking a Studio Assistant to liaise between tailors, suppliers, and the creative director. This role requires strong communication, organization skills, and knowledge of textiles. The candidate will manage materials and assist with the new studio setup while supporting the creative team. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a creative, retail, or production environment.
• Experience working with Indian suppliers or in textile production.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory system to track materials and supplies.
• Assist in organizational systems for the new studio.
• Support the creative team in preparing materials for presentations.
• Monitor deadlines and provide updates to the creative director.
• Help maintain a clean and productive studio environment.
• Manage incoming and outgoing deliveries.

Skills

Familiarity with textiles and fabrics

Excellent communication skills in English

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Positive attitude and proactive approach

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

A Bahrain-based handmade clothing and design company, are looking for a studio assistant that can liase between tailors, suppliers and the creative director. The applicant should be detail orientated and organized they will need to help with sourcing materials, following up with workshops, and researching and finding suppliers of textile and other materials.

They will be moving to a new studio so they will be arranging and setting up and organizing the space. There will be a retail space in the new studio so the candidate will need to have a good idea of the products and materials to explain to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory system to track materials and supplies, ensuring timely restocking
• Assist in the development and implementation of organizational systems for the new studio
• Support the creative team in preparing materials for client presentations or events
• Monitor deadlines for projects and provide updates to the creative director
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and productive studio environment
• Manage incoming and outgoing deliveries, ensuring materials are handled efficiently
• Provide administrative support, such as filing invoices, managing schedules, and responding to client inquiries

Requirements

• Familiarity with textiles, fabrics, or design-related materials
• Experience in a creative, retail, or production environment
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to shifting priorities
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to tasks
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator or Photoshop)
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Experience working with Indian suppliers or in textile production