Studio/Operations Manager - Luxury Interior Design

Knightsbridge Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury interior design studio in London seeks a Studio & Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and support a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. You will manage logistics, streamline processes, and create a collaborative workplace culture while supporting the Director and ensuring a well-functioning studio.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Friendly and service-led with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a creative environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily studio operations and support the Director.
• Handle logistics for events and UK/international shipments.
• Organise team meetings and maintain studio environment.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Service-led attitude

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom/Teams

Digital calendars

Job description

An award-winning luxury interior design studio in SW London is seeking an experienced Studio & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and support a dynamic creative team. Known for delivering high-end interiors worldwide, from city homes to castles, hotels, yachts, and ski chalets, the studio offers a fast-paced, design-led environment.

The Role :

This varied, hands-on role suits a highly organised, personable individual who thrives on multitasking. You’ll manage the studio’s daily operations, support the Director and team, handle logistics, and help foster a polished, welcoming, and collaborative workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities :

Admin & Team Support :

• Manage diaries, anticipate the Director’s needs, and coordinate internal/external meetings
• Assist with onboarding: desk setup, IT access, welcome tours, and first-day support
• Monitor expenses and reconcile company credit cards with finance

Office/Studio Management :

• Maintain a tidy, functional, and well-stocked studio
• Liaise with suppliers, manage building maintenance, contractors, and health & safety
• Front-of-house duties: phone handling, greeting guests, setting up meeting rooms

Logistics :

• Organise UK/international shipments for furniture, samples, and materials
• Handle customs, track deliveries, and ensure safe, timely arrivals

Event Support

• Help plan and run studio events, fundraisers, and shoots - handling logistics and budgets

Holiday Let Management :

• Support operations for three UK holiday lets: bookings, guest communications, maintenance
• Create newsletters and social media content to promote bookings

The Candidate :

• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Friendly, composed, and service-led, with excellent communication skills
• Confident using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom/Teams, and digital calendars
• Experience in a creative environment preferred but not essential
• Muck-in, confident, social and well presented

This is a key role at the heart of a world-class design studio, perfect for someone who enjoys creating structure, supporting people, and keeping things running beautifully.