Native & Co is looking for a full-time shop assistant to join their team in running their Notting Hill store. Working both independently and alongside our team, the ideal candidate will have excellent organisational, and time keeping skills, a genuine appreciation for design and a firm grasp of the concept and ethos behind Native & Co. Experience in retail, particularly in the design sector is a plus but not essential. The ideal candidate should be passionate, self-motivated and detailed. A long-term partnership is desired, with a dedicated individual looking to grow within the company. The position is strictly full-time with the view of eventual independent and unsupervised shop floor management.
The role will primarily consist of shop floor and online store management, but with also the opportunity to assist in Native & Co’s upcoming exhibitions at London Design Festival 2015.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Sales floor duties:
greeting and reinforcing relationships with clients
engaging with customers about our products
monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary
coordinating and managing online orders
general store upkeep and maintenance
In studio duties:
managing and growing our social media presence
managing incoming press and customer enquires
editing products and press photography
managing and keeping up to date our e-commerce website
Essential experience and skills:
excellent communication skills
excellent writing skills
English proficiency
practical knowledge of design, craft and the materials involved
interest in Japanese and/or Taiwanese culture
computer literacy including Microsoft Office
practical experience of any of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom
recent and relevant experience in retail
Fluency in Japanese is advantageous but not necessary for the role. The ideal candidate should be available to start immediately.
Background information:
Native & Co designs and curates Japanese and Taiwanese homeware for their Notting Hill store. Working closely with specialist makers and local craftsmen, they seek out discreet pieces crafted with simplicity, subtlety and purity – combining Japanese and Taiwanese traditional craft with contemporary design.
Application deadline: August 25, 2015
How to apply
To apply to this position please send your CV and cover letter to hung@nativeandco.com.
Please address your e-mail as “Shop Assistant”.