Design Studio Manager

ZipRecruiter; Boldre; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design studio is seeking a proactive Design Studio Manager to oversee studio workflow and ensure smooth operations in Lymington. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent multitasking abilities, and a background in the creative industry. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Experience with InDesign or Photoshop is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration or office management, especially in a creative business.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception area and welcome visitors.
• Coordinate studio workflow and manage correspondence.
• Oversee health & safety compliance and maintain staff records.

Skills

Administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Design Studio Manager – Lymington

Start Date: December 2025

Salary: Competitive DOE

Mark Beryman Design are seeking a highly organised and proactive Design Studio Manager to join our busy Lymington studio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience, a professional and confident approach, and a genuine interest in design. We’re looking for someone adaptable who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a positive, can-do attitude. This varied role would particularly suit candidates with a background as a PA, or Office Manager, ideally within the creative or design industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reception area, welcome visitors, and act as the first point of contact for the studio.
• Coordinate and manage studio workflow to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle company correspondence (phone, email, and post).
• Liaise with suppliers, manage deliveries, and coordinate shipments for projects.
• Organise meetings, events, and oversee catering requirements.
• Support the Finance team.
• Maintain staff records, contracts, and HR compliance (with external HR support).
• Oversee health & safety compliance, including inductions, PAT testing, and fire equipment servicing.
• Arrange travel for directors and designers.
• Manage office supplies, inventory, and studio equipment.
• Oversee design and visualisation software licences.
• Coordinate building maintenance and liaise with contractors.
• Assist with preparing project presentations using InDesign.
• Schedule and coordinate representative visits.
• Possible travel to assist designers & FF&E team.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in administration or office management (experience in a creative or design-led business is required).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage a small team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in MS Office and quick to learn new software systems.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• InDesign or Photoshop experience desirable (or a willingness to learn).
• Approachable, confident, and professional character.
• Experience in the interior design industry needed, yacht design a strong plus.