Design Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
PLEASE NOTE : This position is based in Bedale North Yorkshire UK.
THIS POSITION IS NOT HYBRID OR REMOTE WORKING.
Job Title: Full-time Sales Administrator and Design Assistant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Administrator and Design Assistant to join our team.
Supporting the Interior Designers, you will work on a range of projects, collectively working together for a broad range of discerning clients across the UK.
In this role you will be responsible for managing sales orders, producing kitchen layouts, elevations & details, along with assisting clients with fabrics, wallpaper and paint choices.
You will work closely with the two directors producing Mood Boards and currating Design options.
This will be a full-time permanent position, working between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm from our showroom in Bedale North Yorkshire.
Role Requirements:
Highly proficient in working with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites and Microsoft Suites.
Highly proficient in producing technical drawings and using Photoshop.
High-level ability to communicate and also being able to handle conversations with tactfulness and grace.
Full UK drivers’ licence with access to own vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and process sales orders from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- To keep the showroom tidy and greet customers with enthusiasm
- Communicate with customers to coordinate product delivery and resolve any issues that may arise
- Design bespoke kitchen layouts using Autocad.
- Produce Mood boards using Photoshop
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process, from initial consultation to final delivery and installation
- Liaise with contractors on site.
- Maintain accurate records of sales orders and customer information
- To keep the showroom tidy and greet customers with enthusiasm
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
To join our team, you must be able to showcase a portfolio of relevant experience but also be able to demonstrate the following:
Expert technical aptitude.
Working collaboratively with a can-do attitude.
A willingness to work occasionally outside of contracted hours when required.
A strong sense of accountability and ownership.
An ability to adapt whilst working logically, clearly and concisely.
Successful candidates invited to attend an interview will be required to demonstrate the above through a portfolio of completed projects managed within previous roles or Degree level or higher projects.
Salary from £22,000 depending on experience with a Nest Pension.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/05/2023
Reference ID: ForgeInt001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Assistant roles across Forge Interiors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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