Job Title: Project Assistant

 

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:

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)

 

Salary and Benefits:

Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.