Job description
WHO WE ARE
Bed Bath N’ Table is a true Australian owned business success story. We are proud of our unique, privately owned family run business that has been operating since 1976 with over 180 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore (and growing!).
We are proud of our unique, privately owned business model and we are therefore looking for someone who has a passion to work within a family run business.
A BED BATH N' TABLE CAREER WILL OFFER YOU:
An opportunity to showcase your styling excellence
Exposure to many different areas of the creative teams
Staff discounts of 30% off full price products and an additional 15% off reduced items to keep your home looking beautiful
The ability to work with a talented established in-house team of creative professionals based at our studio located in Hawthorn
To be part of a stable and growing business that is 100% Australian owned
THE PERFECT PROFILE
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and excited Studio Assistant to join our Bed Bath N' Table studio team, located in Hawthorn.
What you need:
Demonstrated experience in office administration, personal/executive assistant, studio production, VM, traffic management or similar
Demonstrated success of working within a high volume, fast paced working environment
Excellent time and prioritisation management
Process driven
Strong communication and organisational skills, particularly attention to detail
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
Must hold a current valid driver’s license at all times
Enthusiasm for the Bed Bath N’ Table product
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting into the Head of Creative this position is responsible for traffic and scheduling of the product samples in and out of the photographic studio. The Studio Assistant directs and facilitates the day-to-day operations of the studio team of stylists and photographers to deliver imagery whilst ensuring the creative content is delivered to the brief and on time.
The Studio Assistant works closely with the Buying / Product teams, responsible for samples being available and prepped for all marketing, e-comm and location shoots. This role will also manage some traffic within the Graphic design team.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
Managing the studio weekly schedule to fulfil all product and marketing requirements
Establishing strong working relationships with all stakeholders, including studio, graphics and product teams.
Assisting with scheduling production of shoots, including location and talent scouting, with the Head of Creative, to ensure high level seasonal outcomes that represent the brand.
Driving productivity through monitoring and managing workflows to ensure the studio team are meeting targets & due dates for brief fulfillment.
Managing all product trafficked through studio and back to buying teams, ensuring samples are correct, communicating any alterations.
Drive efficiencies in studio and ensure all shoots are on brand and on time
Provide continuous support to the studio team, such as styling assistance and prop purchasing when necessary.
Ensuring that protocols, systems and processes are established and maintained whilst remaining flexible with evolving and developing systems
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies of the studio team
Planning and management of props and coordinating the preparation of product
Assisting in all matters of acquisition and transport as necessary in collaboration with the Production Coordinator
In conjunction with the photographers, ensuring that imagery is named and saved according to established conventions
Maintenance of equipment and studio space
If this sounds like an opportunity that excites you, please apply!