Creative Administrative Assistant

About the company

Samuel & Sons is a family-owned business with a long history of turning difficult ideas into reality. The company emphasizes a close-knit culture, strong employee support, and a workplace where people are encouraged to do their best. It values inclusion, diversity, and an environment where individual strengths are recognized and each person can contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.

Core values

• Customer-focused approach: the customer remains central to every decision.
• Human-first culture: people are treated with trust, respect, and integrity.
• United mindset: teamwork, shared perspective, and mutual support are encouraged.
• Passion for improvement: the team is driven to keep getting better.
• Boundary-pushing attitude: the company welcomes change and challenges assumptions.

Role overview

This is a full-time Creative Administrative Assistant role based in the Creative Department. The position combines organizational support with creative execution. The ideal candidate is highly structured, detail-focused, resourceful, and comfortable working in both administrative and artistic settings. You should be able to handle multiple priorities, stay calm under pressure, and bring a positive, proactive attitude to the studio.

The job involves keeping the creative workspace orderly while also helping with visual display work, sourcing materials, and supporting photoshoots, showrooms, trade shows, and events.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the Creative Department’s daily administrative tasks, including calendars, travel coordination, and general organization.
• Keep the studio neat, functional, and well maintained.
• Handle yardage requests and transfer orders, then track them through completion for photoshoots and display needs.
• Research, source, and arrange props, fabrics, and fabrication items for photoshoots, trade shows, and events.
• Provide on-site assistance during photoshoots.
• Partner with the Sr. Display & Merchandise Manager on lookbook concepts, showroom styling, trade show setups, and event displays by helping select fabrics and source materials.
• Support the creation and installation of window displays for showrooms, trade shows, and events.
• Maintain a well-organized, detailed inventory library of props in the creative studio.

Salary information

The compensation range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour.

The company notes that this range is shared in good faith for this location and role at the time of posting, but actual pay may vary based on qualifications and may change in the future.

Education and experience

• A degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in an Administrative Assistant, Creative Assistant, or comparable role is expected.
• Background in interiors, design, fashion, or another creative field is preferred.

Technical and creative skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or similar 3D/rendering tools is a plus.
• Ability to learn internal platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics Navision.
• Comfort working with different hands-on media, including painting, sewing, and building.

Soft skills and working style

• Excellent organization and time management.
• Professional, clear communication.
• Ability to juggle several priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional work.

Core competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Productive execution
• Adaptability
• Client focus

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional extended standing may be required during photoshoots, showroom installations, and events.
• Role involves hands-on work with props and materials during creative setups.

Benefits and workplace culture

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including an HSA option.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• 15 PTO days, a floating holiday option, and paid holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment.

Additional conditions

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, education, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

At this time, the employer cannot sponsor or transfer work visa sponsorship.

Recruitment agencies and consultants are not permitted to send resumes or CVs directly to managers through this channel. Unsolicited agency submissions are not accepted, and fees will not be paid to third parties without a signed agreement.

Location: Marina del Rey, CA.