Studio Manager

Farrington Lane – Austin, TX

Farrington Lane is seeking a Studio Manager to support the operational and organizational needs of our growing interior design studio. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, relational, and excited to help bring structure and momentum to a creative environment.

The Studio Manager will work closely with the Principal Designer to help oversee project coordination, procurement workflows, client communication, scheduling, studio operations, and the continued development of internal systems and processes. This position plays an important role in helping projects move smoothly while creating the organizational infrastructure that supports a growing design practice.

We are looking for someone who brings steadiness, initiative, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to a fast-moving residential design studio.

About Farrington Lane

Farrington Lane is an Austin-based full-service interior design studio known for layered, collected interiors rooted in artistry, warmth, color, and authenticity. Our work blends traditional sensibility with fresh perspective and is centered around creating homes that feel deeply personal and timeless.

Our projects have been featured in publications including house beautiful, luxe, Magnolia Journal, and Tribeza

Key Responsibilities

Client Relations & Project management:

  • Assist with prospective client inquiries and scheduling intake calls

  • coordinate client meetings, presentations, and project calendars

  • Document meeting notes, project decisions, and next steps

  • Support ongoing communication with clients, vendors, contractors, and workrooms

  • maintain project timelines and track outstanding tasks

  • lead preparing preliminary FF&E budgets and pricing documentation

  • Support contract administration, invoicing coordination, and expense tracking

Procurement & Project Management:

  • Create and maintain FF&E schedules and procurement documentation

  • Coordinate sample orders and maintain organized materials libraries

  • Prepare pricing sheets and purchasing proposals for client review

  • Support purchasing workflows including order placement, tracking, expediting, and troubleshooting

  • Coordinate with receivers, vendors, and installers regarding deliveries and logistics

  • lead installation preparation and onsite coordination

  • Help ensure project information remains organized and up to date across platforms

Studio Operations:

  • Maintain organized project files and shared drives

  • Assist with software administration and workflow organization

  • Help manage studio calendars, scheduling, and operational logistics

  • Support vendor and trade account administration

  • lead photoshoot preparation, sourcing, and styling coordination

  • Help improve and maintain internal systems and studio organization

Team & Administrative Support:

  • lead with onboarding and administrative support

    maintain internal documentation and studio procedures

  • Support a collaborative, organized, and solutions-oriented team environment

Systems & Process Documentation

  • Document and maintain studio standard operating procedures (SOPs) across project management, procurement, client communication, and administrative workflows

  • Help ensure critical project and operational knowledge is documented and accessible rather than residing with any one team member

  • Maintain and update internal process guides, templates, checklists, and training materials

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and organization across the studio

  • Support the implementation and refinement of project management systems and workflows

  • Assist in creating repeatable processes that allow the firm to scale thoughtfully while maintaining a high-touch client experience

  • Help onboard and train future team members using documented systems and procedures

  • Promote consistency in project execution, communication standards, file organization, and procurement practices

Project Accountability & Workflow Management

  • Proactively monitor project progress and help ensure projects move forward in a timely manner

  • Maintain visibility on deadlines, client decisions, procurement milestones, and installation schedules

  • Track outstanding action items and follow up consistently with clients, vendors, contractors, and team members

  • Help identify potential bottlenecks, delays, or risks before they impact project timelines

  • Ensure project tasks are completed, documented, and communicated appropriately

  • Support the timely closure of project phases and completed projects

  • Maintain project management systems and workflows to provide clear visibility into project status and next steps

  • Help create accountability around deadlines, deliverables, and commitments across active projects

Qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of experience in interior design project management, interior design studio operations, interior design procurement, or interior design administrative coordination

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

  • Professional, warm, and client-service oriented

  • Strong problem-solving and time management abilities

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

  • Familiarity with platforms such as Houzz Pro, Ivy, Basecamp, Studio Designer, or similar systems is a plus

  • Appreciation for thoughtful residential interior design and creative environments

Ideal Candidate Traits:

  • Calm, dependable, and proactive

  • Warm and collaborative

  • Highly organized and systems-minded

  • Resourceful and solutions-oriented

  • Eager to grow professionally within a creative business

  • Comfortable balancing logistical and creative support work

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience

  • Flexible PTO

  • Opportunity for professional growth within the studio

  • Collaborative and creative work environment

To Apply

Please send the following to gemma@farringtonlane.com with subject APPLICATION FOR studio manager:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

  • Portfolio or relevant work examples (if applicable)

  • Please also include in your submission the name of one designer or studio whose work you admire and one sentence on why.

We are looking for someone who is excited to support the thoughtful execution of beautiful homes while helping bring organization, clarity, and momentum to a collaborative creative studio.