Visual Project Assistant

Aspinal of London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand in London is seeking an Assistant to the Senior Art Director. In this role, you will assist in managing creative projects, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure project timelines are met. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creativity and design. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting creative endeavors.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, preferably in a creative or design-related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Art Director in planning, organising, and executing creative projects.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate communication with external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

Aspinal of London are seeking a highly organised, solution focused creative individual to join our team as an Assistant to our Senior Art Director. In this role, you will work closely to assist in managing and executing all creative projects such as windows, store concepts and instore displays. This role will also be responsible for managing any maintenance issues that arise in our two standalone store locations and project managing contractors and progress. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of projects, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and maintaining project timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creativity and design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Art Director in planning, organising, and executing creative projects from concept to completion such as windows, shop refits, store maintenance issues and brand events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project objectives are met and communicated.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. (PO System)
• Conduct research and gather information to support the development of creative concepts and strategies.
• Assist in the creation and presentation of project proposals.
• Manage project documentation and filing, including project briefs, contracts, and other relevant materials.
• Coordinate and communicate with external stakeholders, such as clients, vendors, and freelancers, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and proactively propose solutions to ensure project success.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to the Senior Art Director and other team members.
• Assist in quality control and ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of creativity and brand consistency.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management and creative design.

Skills:

• Experience in project management, preferably in a creative or design-related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also being a team player.
• A passion for creativity, design, and staying up to date with industry trends

This role will involve occasional out of hours work for tasks such as window installs and store refits.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work closely with our Senior Art Director and contribute to the success of our creative projects. If you are a detail-oriented, organised, and creative individual with a passion for project management, we would love to hear from you