Creative Studio Manager (Maternity Cover)

Sonya Winner Studio Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Job summary

Sonya Winner Rug Studio, a boutique luxury rug design house in North London, seeks a proactive Creative Studio Manager. You will lead creative projects, manage content, and oversee showroom and studio administration in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.

Role involves collaboration with the Creative Director, site maintenance, and coordinating with weaving and shipping partners. 2+ years’ experience and strong English writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fluent English with strong writing skills.
• Interest in design and art (degree or equivalent qualification preferred).
• Extremely well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director on creative projects – designing rugs, cushions, throws, etc.
• Upload and manage client testimonials and imagery; support product photography and styling.
• Create and refine product pages for new rug designs and limited editions; assist with brand storytelling and social media ideas.
• Create newsletters (Klaviyo) two per month with guidance from Social Media Specialist.
• Manage WordPress/WooCommerce product updates and keep stock levels accurate.

Skills

Fluent English

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Strong planning

Education

Degree or equivalent in design/art

Tools

Apple Mac

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Adobe Suite (Photoshop)

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Contract Type:

Full-time studio based (9:30am–6:00pm). Shorter days (e.g. 10:00am–4:00pm) may be considered pro rata basis.

Salary:

£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience (based on a 40-hour week)

Initially there will be a cross over training period of 3-4 months. During this time full time work may not be necessary if the maternity covers prefers to work part time.

About Us

Sonya Winner Rug Studio is a boutique, award-winning luxury design studio celebrated for bold, vibrant, and original contemporary rugs that instantly elevate any interior. With a strong digital presence (90% of our sales are online), we collaborate with interior designers and private clients worldwide — many of whom return to us again and again. Our mission? To spread joy through design. We’re now seeking a proactive and highly organised Creative Studio Manager to help us do just that.

Where You’ll Work

Our studio and showroom is a hidden gem in a peaceful corner of North London, just five minutes from the Overground and Northern Line. Bright, spacious, and full of natural light, it features a fully equipped kitchen, a shower for runners and cyclists, and even a friendly studio dog. You’ll join a supportive, hands-on environment with plenty of room to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Creative & Digital Content (with our Social Media Specialist)

• Collaborate with the Creative Director on creative projects – designing rugs, cushions, throws etc
• Upload and manage client testimonials and imagery
• Support product photography and styling (depending on your skills and interest)
• Help create product pages for new rug designs and limited editions –
• Contribute to brand storytelling and marketing ideas on social media
• Create and refine two newsletters per month in Klaviyo (training provided), working alongside the Social Media Specialist

Website & E-Commerce (WordPress/WooCommerce)

• Add new products and ensure stock levels are accurate (training provided)
• Manage the ex-display section (adding/removing rugs as needed)
• Maintain website content and ensure it looks beautiful and up to date

Managing Weaving Production

• Create purchase orders for stock and customer orders, and share them with suppliers
• Upload artwork for weavers via G-Drive, check corresponding graphs, and track production images (yarn, weaving, finishing) to ensure schedules are met
• Maintain G-Sheets for each weaver and update the master G-Sheet tracking all production

Shipping & Logistics

• Track and manage stock held with weavers in India, maintaining accurate G-Sheets
• Coordinate shipments from weavers to customers or to the London stockroom
• Liaise with logistics partners in India via WhatsApp and shared G-Sheets
• Pack and prepare in-house orders for dispatch, ensuring high presentation standards
• Track shipments, manage documentation, and maintain shipping records
• Coordinate rug deliveries and update stock systems

Studio & Showroom Management

• Ensure the studio and showroom are always well-presented
• Organise and maintain the colour pom library for rug designs
• Keep the studio handbook updated with how-to guides and videos
• Liaise with IT support as needed
• Oversee cleaning schedules and waste collection
• Order and manage studio supplies

Customer Relationships

• Welcome customers to the showroom and assist with purchases
• Prepare quotations using our in-house software
• Update the CRM and follow up with customers to secure sales
• Respond to customer enquiries via email, online chat, WhatsApp, and other channels

Stock & Inventory Management

• Receive and inspect new rugs
• Label and file rugs in the stockroom
• Monitor inventory and reorder as needed
• Conduct biannual stock takes
• Ensure accuracy across internal and online stock records

Finance & Admin Support

• Coordinate with our bookkeeper (Natalie) to send customer invoices and receipts she has prepared
• Download and organise supplier invoices
• Help maintain accurate financial records for the bookkeeper

Growth & Development

This is a hands-on, varied role offering a front-row seat to the day-to-day running of a vibrant creative business. You’ll work closely with the Creative Director, who brings over 35 years of experience in the creative industry.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Fluent English with strong writing skills
• Interest in design and art (degree or equivalent qualification preferred)
• Extremely well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and strong planning skills
• Experienced with Apple Mac, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and Google Sheets
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop and preferably illustrator and InDesign) is an advantage

-Full-time, Permanent Studio based Mon-Fri

-29 days holiday

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and be able to provide references.