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About the company:
Our client is a growing furniture development studio dedicated to creating innovative, high-end furniture collections. They are in the early stages of building a global manufacturing network and need a capable assistant to support this development phase.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Assistant to support the company's founder and production team with tasks related to vendor research, communication, coordination, and organization of sampling and production logistics. This is a hands-on, remote role ideal for someone comfortable working across time zones and communicating with international vendors in the furniture industry.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Research and shortlist manufacturers for furniture and textiles across China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
- Coordinate communications with vendors, including initial outreach, sampling requests, follow-ups, and status updates.
- Track and manage samples, renderings, and order progress, keeping all documentation organized and timelines updated.
- Assist with gathering product specifications, finish options, and technical materials from vendors.
- Collaborate with internal team members to ensure alignment between renderings, designs, and manufacturer capabilities.
- Help schedule and manage virtual meetings or calls with suppliers.
- Maintain clear documentation and reports for ongoing production activities.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills — able to manage multiple moving parts and follow up consistently.
- Comfortable with international communication, including different time zones and working styles.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience or familiarity with furniture manufacturing, production, or product development is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to track and document sampling and production steps.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using spreadsheets, shared drives, and messaging tools.
Personality:
Proactive and self-motivated with a detail-oriented mindset.
Software & Tools
Familiarity with spreadsheets, shared drives, and messaging tools.
English Level:
C1
Schedule:
3-4 days a week | 6-8 hours/day (Local working hours) (Flexible)
Policies:
- Working hours: 3-4 days a week | 6-8 hours/day
- Expenses for licenses: NO
- Expenses for equipment: NO
- PTO (Paid Time Off): If the role is part time, there won't be PTO, but if it turns to full time, we'll have to discuss PTO later
- Paid Holidays: Local holidays observed in the employee's country of residence will be included
- Sick Leave: NO
- Paid lunch hour and Breaks: NO
- Unpaid leave: If the role is part time, there won't be PTO, but if it turns to full time, we'll have to discuss PTO later
Salary and Benefits:
- Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.