Production Assistant / Furniture Technician

Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery specialising in original, contemporary furniture design and collectable works. Championing leading international artists, architects, and designers (both emerging and world-renowned) the Studio has built a strong reputation for producing exceptional, museum-quality pieces.

The Studio is now seeking a highly motivated Production Assistant with strong technical knowledge of furniture construction, materials, and production methods to support its Production team across a wide range of projects.

The Role

Working closely with the Production team, artists, suppliers and workshops, the Production Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of bespoke furniture, lighting and sculptural works to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Provide administrative and practical support to the Production Team across multiple projects
• Process quotations, purchase orders and invoices
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, workshops and artists
• Assist with exhibition and fair planning, installations and de-installations
• Organise domestic and international transport of furniture, lighting, sculpture and samples
• Generate renders and visuals to support the gallery sales team
• Source new suppliers and manufacturers

Skills & Experience required by the Production Assistant:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• Strong planning, organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to interpret sketches and technical drawings
• Proficiency in MS Office, AdobeCS, Rhino 3D, KeyShot and/or V-Ray
• Strong knowledge of materials and production processes, including bronze, wood, steel, resin and decorative finishes
• Experience producing luxury, bespoke, or limited-edition sculptural furniture, lighting or accessories

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected studio at the forefront of contemporary design, working on distinctive and ambitious projects in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Full salary package can be discussed with the recruiter before deciding whether to move forward with your application.