Job Description

Operations & Procurement Manager

Jessica Leigh Interiors Inc. (JLI) is a full-service residential design firm based in Toronto. We're a small, passionate team that loves creating fabulous spaces for our clients. Our work has been featured in House & Home, Style at Home, the Toronto Star, and HGTV.

We're looking for a contract Operations & Procurement Manager to support our growing studio.

If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and have a background in business operations and bookkeeping - and you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment - we'd love to meet you.

The Role

We are seeking an Operations & Procurement Manager with 3-5 years of relevant experience to support both our design team and our clients.

Contract role: 10-20 hours per week (possibility for hours to increase) Compensation: $35-$45 per hour, depending on experience Location: In-person at our JLI studio in Leslieville, Toronto
Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate client files, records, and project status updates Set up and manage projects in Asana Prepare proposals, purchase orders, and work orders for vendors Obtain quotes, pricing, stock availability, and product details for all project items Support the design team with specifying, quoting, budgeting, invoicing, sample acquisition, order processing, shipping, deliveries, and installations Track and manage orders from processing to delivery Conduct quality checks of project items and resolve deficiencies Provide clients with timely updates on project and accounting status Coordinate logistics for installations, including scheduling deliveries and on-site support Assist with pick-ups, deliveries, and site visits as needed Manage accounts payable and receivable Maintain and organize the sample library Create and manage client binders and site binders Update the JLI website as required Support marketing initiatives, including social media and general strategy Provide executive and personal support to the Principal Designer
Key Qualifications

Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly Bookkeeping experience required Proficiency with Google Workspace applications Experience with Asana (or similar project management tools) preferred Familiarity with Design Docs, Studio Designer, or similar industry software an asset Exceptional organizational and project management skills Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, while maintaining a big-picture view Self-starter with initiative, but able to take direction effectively Professional, polished, and confident presence Previous experience in interior design a plus, but not required
To Apply

Applicants must:

Be local to Toronto Have reliable personal transportation

The small print:

We thank all candidates for applying, however, due to volume of interest, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please note this is NOT a design position. Decorators and designers will not be considered ideal candidates for this position.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person