Commercial Assistant

Design & Crafts Council Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Employee assistance program

Flexitime

Sick pay

Job summary

Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) seeks a Commercial Assistant to join the Commercial Programmes team in Kilkenny. The role supports growth programmes, event planning, and collaboration with members and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to the National Design and Craft Gallery planning and reporting, ensuring smooth day-to-day gallery operations and effective data collection. Two years in a commercial/marketing role and a relevant degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years proven experience in a Commercial / Marketing / Business-related field with a relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team.
• The role is 5 days a week with some weekend cover included.

Responsibilities

• Support growth programmes focused on creating commercial opportunities for maker and designers.
• Participate in event planning and management.
• Work with members and 3rd party suppliers across all programmes.
• Support the Head of Commercial Programmes in all projects.
• Work closely with the Digital and Communications Teams on the execution of Commercial programmes.
• Support the implementation of the NDCG annual planning process.
• Participation in the implementation of the NDCG annual gallery programme.
• Liaise with curators & exhibition teams for successful implementation of the gallery programme.
• Participate in the changeover of exhibitions and ensure the smooth running of the gallery day to day.
• Compile data across the commercial programmes team and provide reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

About Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI)

DCCI is the national agency for the commercial development of Irish designers and makers. We champion the craft and design sector, helping it to thrive nationally and internationally. With over 3,500 craft and design professionals, we provide support, opportunities and advocacy across multiple disciplines.

Job Purpose

The Commercial Assistant role is newly created to support the Commercial Programmes team on a number of exciting projects, including in our National Design and Craft Gallery (NDCG). The successful candidate will join an established team and work across a range of commercial programmes. This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Commercial Programmes

• Support growth programmes focused on creating commercial opportunities for maker and designers
• Participate in event planning and management
• Work with members and 3rd party suppliers across all programmes
• Support the Head of Commercial Programmes in all projects
• Work closely with the Digital and Communications Teams on the execution of Commercial programmes

National Design & Craft Gallery

• Support the implementation of the NDCG annual planning process
• Participation in the implementation of the NDCG annual gallery programme
• Liasie with curators & exhibition teams for successful implementation of the gallery programme
• Participate in the changeover of exhibitions
• Ensure the smooth running of the gallery day to day

Reporting & Data

• Compile data aross the commercial programmes team
• Provide reports which represent the gallery & commercial programmes

Other

• Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Maintain consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Two years proven experience in a Commercial / Marketing / Business-related field with a relevant degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team
• The role is 5 days a week with some weekend cover included

Desirable

• Knowledge or passion for the craft and design sector
• Previous exeprience working in event management

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, flexible and solution-oriented
• Collaborative team player

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026

Pay: From €35,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate

• Kilkenny, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience

• Commercial / Marketing / Business Related : 2 years (required)

Language

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driver's licence (preferred)

Work authorisation

• Ireland (required)

Location

• Kilkenny, County Kilkenny (preferred)

Work Location: In person