Social Media & Digital Content (Placement)

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

Job summary

A leading design studio in London is offering an internship for a Creative Social Media Assistant. This role requires a passion for architecture and design, supporting the digital channels and building engaging content around luxury design and educational initiatives. Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates in relevant fields with excellent communication skills and some social media experience. This is a unique opportunity to gain mentorship and exposure to real projects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from a leading luxury design studio

A portfolio of published work

Exposure to real projects

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate with a passion for architecture and social media.
• Detailed-oriented and organised with strong communication skills.
• Proactive and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, writing, and scheduling content across Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok.
• Assist with coordinating content shoots and interviews.
• Research design trends to inform content calendars.

Skills

Strong written and visual communication skills

Proficiency across Microsoft Office

Ability to use social media platforms

Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress

Education

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

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress or Elementor

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

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, 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
• Support the development of a new digital platform aimed at aspiring architecture students
• Contribute to newsletters, outreach, and digital marketing campaigns

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.