Studio Coordinator

Johnson Naylor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

23 days holiday

Job summary

Johnson Naylor, based in Clerkenwell, London, is seeking a Studio Coordinator to manage day-to-day studio operations. You will oversee front-of-house tasks, coordinate supplies, and sustain a tidy, welcoming workspace.

The role covers IT liaison, CSR, social media support, and project photography coordination. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, fluency in English, and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Google Workspace, and MacOS.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaking, writing and reading is required.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Proactive, able to prioritise and manage a diverse range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front of house - answer calls, accept deliveries, greet visitors.
• Manage the studio Gmail account and incoming correspondence.
• Coordinate regular purchase of studio supplies and provisions.
• Keep the studio tidy and ready for daily use; open/prepare space.
• Coordinate cleaners, maintenance and external contractors.
• Organise daily studio refreshments and team activities.
• Assist with staff inductions and CPD records.
• Oversee purchasing and petty cash processes; reconcile receipts.
• Interface with external IT manager and support IT needs.
• Assist with Photoshop and InDesign tasks for projects.
• Coordinate photography workflows from planning to delivery for website/social media.
• Develop and coordinate social media content with the marketing lead.
• Update project imagery and descriptions on the website.
• Maintain studio events calendar and diary; arrange trips.
• Attend weekly studio management meetings; support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Google Workspace

MacOS

Job description

Johnson Naylor is hiring a studio coordinator to join its team in London.

Johnson Naylor is an interior architecture and design practice based in Clerkenwell, London. Founded in 1990 by Brian Johnson and Fiona Naylor, we have developed a reputation for delivering inventive, contextual and elegant design. Working from first principles, our approach is collaborative, rational and open.

We are looking for a studio coordinator to join our practice. They will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the studio, supervising maintenance and undertaking ad hoc tasks where necessary.

Key tasks:

• Supervise front of house - answer and transfer phone calls, accept and distribute deliveries, greet visitors.
• Manage the general studio Gmail account and incoming correspondence.
• Coordinate the regular purchase of studio supplies, including stationery, food and general provisions.
• Ensure the studio is kept tidy and presentable, opening and preparing the space each day.
• Coordinate cleaners, maintenance and external contractors.
• Organise daily studio refreshments and shared team activities, including regular tea times and skillshare sessions.
• Take part in new staff inductions.
• Organise staff training, appraisals, mentor catch-ups and CPD records.
• Store and maintain confidential records and documents, including holiday and sickness records.
• Manage purchasing and credit card reconciliation, including storing receipts and supervising the petty cash tin.
• Act as the IT interface with the external IT manager.
• Assist with ad hoc project and studio-related tasks, including work using Photoshop and InDesign.
• Coordinate the studio's photography process, from shoot planning and on the day organisation through to approvals and delivery for use across the website and social media.
• Develop and coordinate social media content, including proposing post ideas, selecting imagery, preparing captions, planning the content schedule and liaising with the marketing lead for feedback and approval ahead of publication.
• Manage website content updates, including project imagery and descriptions.
• Maintain the studio events calendar and diary.
• Arrange studio trips, activities, celebrations and external visits.
• Attend the weekly studio management meeting with the leadership team.
• Contribute as a member of the studio's internal sustainability team, supporting initiatives around waste management, energy monitoring, material reuse and wider environmental practices.

Requirements:

• Fluent English speaking, writing and reading skills
• Right to work in the UK - please note there is no opportunity for sponsorship in this role.
• High level professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and personable in a front facing position
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of computer literacy with strength using Macs
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Proficiency using Google Suite
• Proactive nature with the ability to prioritise and undertake a diverse range of tasks
• Full-time availability based at our studio in Clerkenwell from 9am to 6pm - please note this role is not suitable for hybrid working.
• An interest in interior architecture and design is desirable.

What we offer:

• This is a full time position, perfect for growing your career in a highly skilled, collaborative, sharing and caring studio.
• Starting 23 days holiday plus regular architectural / design trips, factory visits, internal training and CPD’s. Company Pension Scheme, Employee assistance programme.

Johnson Naylor is BCorp and is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion within our studio.