Creative Social Media Assistant

ADÉKO & CO; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary design studio in London seeks a Creative Social Media Assistant for a 6-month internship. Ideal candidates are design students keen on architecture, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing social media content and assisting in educational projects. Experience with design software is preferred. The role offers a paid placement with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Paid placement - London Living Wage

Travel & Lunch Allowance

Mentorship from a leading design studio

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating content shoots and storytelling is a plus.
• Curious about education and mentoring opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, writing, and scheduling digital content.
• Assist with coordination of content shoots and interviews.
• Research trends to inform content calendars.
• Maintain and update studio website.
• Organize digital archives and assets.
• Contribute to newsletters and digital marketing campaigns.
• Attend and report on industry events.

Skills

Strong written and visual communication skills

Proficient in Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest

Experience with Canva

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Experience with WordPress or Elementor

Interest in luxury design and storytelling

Proactive and organized

Education

Studying Architecture, Interior Architecture, Design Communications, or related subject

Job description

Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co is an independent, multi-disciplinary design studio that specialises in storytelling, often through space and materiality, founded and led by Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́, Creative Director. Stories are powerful, and strong brands are built around them. We make every brand experience unique and successful by telling its own memorable story by exploring palettes of materials, colours, and moods. Everything—from form to finish—is chosen for a reason, and all of it comes back to the story. Creative Social Media Assistant role at Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co., designed to reflect your studio’s focus on luxury design, storytelling, and creative education:

Job Title:Creative Social Media Assistant
Location: Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. Studio, Design District, London (with flexible hybrid options)
Working Hours: 2–3 days per week, 09:30 – 17:30
Duration: 3–6 months (Sandwich Placement / Internship)
Compensation: Paid placement – London Living Wage / Travel & Lunch Allowance
Reporting To: PR & Communications Lead / Creative Director

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a design student or recent graduate with a passion for architecture, interiors, and social media. You’ll support the day-to-day running of our digital channels and help build engaging content around luxury design, studio life, and educational initiatives.

In addition to learning how a strategic design studio communicates across platforms, you’ll also help shape a new educational project focused on inspiring future architects and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, writing, and scheduling content across Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok
• Assist with the coordination of content shoots, interviews, and behind-the-scenes storytelling
• Research design and architecture trends to inform content calendars
• Help maintain and update the studio’s website (via WordPress or Elementor)
• Organise press clippings, assets, and case studies for digital archives
• Support the development of a new digital platform aimed at aspiring architecture students
• Contribute to newsletters, outreach, and digital marketing campaigns
• Attend and report on industry events (Decorex, LDF, Clerkenwell Design Week)

About You

• Studying Architecture, Interior Architecture, Design Communications, or a related subject
• Strong written and visual communication skills
• Confident using Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
• Some experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress or Elementor (or willing to learn)
• Deep interest in luxury interiors, design, and architectural storytelling
• Curious about education, mentoring, and making design more accessible
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, creative environment

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from a leading luxury design studio
• Exposure to real projects across hospitality, residential, and brand strategy
• Insight into the intersection of design, digital strategy, and education
• A portfolio of published work and experience using professional tools
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the next generation of designers

Must be available to work Monday-Friday, 09:30 – 18:00, 2 days on site in the London studio and 1 day remote
Ideal candidate based in London
Passion for design, architecture and property
Proficiency across Microsoft Office is essential
Organised, detail-oriented, and a great communicator—both in person and online ·
Ability to excel at working in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are integral to these internships

Immediate start - 6-month internship.