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Studio ManagerJob Location
Los AngelesSalary Range
$65k - $75kWebsite
AAHA.StudioJob Description
AAHA Studio is looking to fill the Studio Manager role on our team. We are looking for candidates who shares our core values of Passion, Curiosity, Dedication, Teamwork, and Responsiveness. A successful candidate for this position ideally has experience working with small firms in, or related to, the design or construction industry. The position provides opportunities for professional growth, to lead and implement operational improvements for the firm, and to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve. As listed below, the Studio Manager position covers a wide range of responsibilities, including general office, administrative, and marketing support. The below includes the general scope of the role, including some tasks and responsibleness that we expect a candidate to grow into. Not every task will necessarily be required daily, and prior experience with all the listed tasks is not expected; we welcome applicants who are eager to learn, grow, and develop within the position. Candidates should bring excellent communication skills (written, verbal, graphic, and interpersonal), strong organizational and information management abilities, and an overall comfort with learning and using software and technology (Office suite, Adobe suite, Squarespace, Dropbox, Slack, QBO, and Monograph). A successful candidate is curious, technology-savvy, a proactive self-starter, detail-oriented, and thrives on organization. General Office: • General office upkeep • Receive incoming phone calls and in-person clients and visitors • Receive and distribute incoming mail and deliveries; manage outgoing mail and deliveries • Assist firm partners and staff with scheduling and miscellaneous project-related tasks • Coordinate firm events (team lunches, celebrations, continuing education events, etc.) • Coordinate with outside vendors Administration: • Maintain office filing systems (paper and digital) • Maintain firm’s Employee Manual and HR files • Lead on-boarding of new staff • Coordinate with firm’s insurance providers • Prepare and send out monthly invoices to clients • Coordinate with bookkeeper, including reviewing monthly deposits and invoices • Maintain professional licenses and registrations • Maintain standardized office forms • Assist firm partners with new project proposals and contracts • Maintain studios schedule related to new client meetings, and marketing / press related events. • Conduct initial intake meetings with potential new clients • Manage the time keeping and project management platform (Monograph) • Track project progress with project managers and firm partners • Assist project managers and firm partners with project scheduling and team availability Marketing Support: • Coordinate with the Studio’s PR team to ensure all press requests and deliverables are prepared as needed and ahead of deadlines. • Coordinate project photoshoots and provide on-site support as needed • Manage delivery of award/marketing submittals and proposals • Coordinate and implement website updates • Instagram and social media planning • Assist in research for and development of RFQ submittals • Assist firm partners with lectures, conferences, outreach, and travel • Create and maintain marketing materials • Manage firm profile on multiple client rosters • Maintain firm’s graphic standards and brand identity • Maintain and update CRM database Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all team members that includes a creative and engaging studio environment, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities including: • In-office for the first 3 months followed by a hybrid remote schedule • Salary range of $65k – 75k, depending on experience • Ten (10) days of paid time off • Seven (7) paid holidays • Office holiday closure the last week of the year (exact dates vary) • A health insurance plan including medical coverage • 401k retirement savings plan with a 3.0% matching firm contribution • Potential participation in a profit-sharing plan • Eligibility for bonuses based on firm profitability and individual performance About Us: AAHA Studio is a concierge style, full-service, family-run Architecture and Interior Design Studio who work hand in hand with clients to deliver their dreams. We enjoy working on a range of project types including single family residential, retail, small scale commercial and hospitality. We are a young, design-driven studio run by the husband and wife team of Harper Halprin & Aaron Leshtz. Our team is family and our clients are part of that culture. We are collaborators. We leverage our individuality, our experiences and our unique points of view to create a stronger whole. We are nimble and inventive. We are experienced, but never stale. We are always seeking to learn and improve upon what came before with the objective of delivering the highest quality design and project management. We are warm, honest and engaging with each other, our clients and our collaborators. We seek the best solutions to specific problems. Ready to join? Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would be a good fit for AAHA Studio. Please include the following: • Letter of interest and resume • Tell us about an object you love and/or the last great building or place you visited. • What was a great work “win” you had recently? • What artist would you add to the studio Spotify playlist? AAHA Studio is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply. Please see www.aaha.studio for more information about our studio. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: • Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: • Los Angeles, CA 90035: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) • Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90035Employer Willing to Sponsor Work Visa?
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