A video of our recent conservation work in this wonderful house with its almost intact late 19thc Interiors
We are looking for a Designer/ Design studio manager
We are an internationally renowned Conservation, Interior and Design company looking for a talented and capable full time designer to join our studios in the beautiful English Lake District. We work on major interior projects worldwide and are currently developing and expanding the company into new markets. This is an exciting position which will require enthusiasm, creativity, initiative and good marketing and organisational skills.
The post is full time @40 hrs a week, although we can be flexible. Initially this is a short term contact for 6 months to cover travel leave, but this could be reviewed after 3 months.
The studio uses Mac computers and the Applicant should be proficient in Photoshop for Mac. Experience in computer design and colour separations would be preferred.
The successful candidate would be working closely with a lively and dynamic team, must be highly creative and have a critical eye for detail.
They should be able to work with large format printers in house as well as prepare artwork and liase with external printers.
They should enjoy working in collaboration with other team members, be efficient and self motivated, be able to work independently and to have a good sense of humour.
They should be presentable, have good communication and organisational skills and be able to deal with both national and international clients, taking projects from first contact, through design to completion.
Experienced in creating content for social media.
Able to travel and attend company events and visit clients and their interiors.
Salary £23,000 - £26,000 pro Rata.
ALLYSON MCDERMOTT COLLECTIONS
We are delighted to announce the impending launch of our new company “ Allyson McDermott Collections’
This company will provide a new home for all our beautiful wallpapers, making them more accessible and easier to order. We will also be designing many new wallpapers inspired by our collections and underpinned by our knowledge and appreciation of historic originals, their beauty and the skill of those who designed and made them
From our new ‘ Laquer” range of Chinoiserie wallpapers.
we are looking for a Studio Manager.
Our company has been established for over 40 years and in that time has earned an international reputation for the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Interiors and the design and making of exceptional bespoke wallpapers. Our clients are varied and range from Museums and Art Galleries to Country House owners, Interior Designers and Architects.
We are a small, hardworking, team who face every new challenge with creativity and enthusiasm . Our talents and ethos have enabled us to maintain and grow a successful company and one which is now ready to move to the next level. We are looking for a competent and experienced studio/ business manager who can help take us there, but who is also prepared to multi task and work as part of a lively team. You will be based in our new studios at Cockermouth, Cumbria in the beautiful Lake District.
Responsibilities:
Organise the day to day running of the studio
Plan events, diaries and work schedules.
Order materials, help maintain stock levels.
Manage project finances
Organise and log purchase invoices
Log client / project details on database. Prepare and send out estimates and invoices.
Organise site trips including, travel, transport and accommodation.
Answer and log enquiries, prepare and send out samples
Organise and help pack orders, arrange national and international shipping.
Help develop our export capabilities.
Help prepare marketing strategies, including social media etc.
Deal with press enquiries, help prepare press releases and general PR.
Skills ( preferred but not essential )
Working knowledge of Apple Macs
Some typing skills
Experience in dealing with exports.
Good at building client relationships.
Good attention to detail.
Enthusiastic and imaginative. Prepared to bring new ideas into the studio.
Good team player
Starting salary : £20,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Hours : 9-5.30 but can be flexible.
Applications : to be submitted online .
The Launch of the Pip Carter Collection
As part of our ongoing commitment to raise the quality of wallpaper design and to encourage talented young designers, we are delighted to help launch the first collection from Pip Carter. Pip is an artist and illustrator who has been inspired by summers spent in sunny Provence to create a series of beautiful botanical wallpapers. Full of colour and light they bring joy to the dullest of days.
‘When painting in an enchanting garden in the old town of Opio, Provence, I was inspired to create botanical designs that could bring the tranquil beauty of Southern France into people’s homes. All the original watercolours were painted outside, where I was lucky enough to spend my days in the olive groves and under the branches of orange trees. ‘
Pip Carter
Recently featured in the Sunday Times ‘ Luxx Loves’ on Sunday 8th March these papers can be found in our ‘ Collections’ section
The Launch of the Sudeley Castle Collection
On Thursday 26th September we were delighted to launch ‘ The Sudeley Castle Collection’ at our London Showroom. Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe, who has worked with us to create the collection was our special guest. The event was hosted by our friends at the Guy Goodfellow Collection and comprised champagne, an exhibition of the wallpapers , fabrics and accessories from the new collection , and a lively discussion on “ Colour’ between myself and the Kassia St Clair, author of ‘ The Secret Life of Colour ‘. It was a really delightful evening and the collection was very well received, so many thanks to all those who helped make it such a successful event.
The Studio Moves to The English Lake District
The studios Move to Cumbria
As from 1st September 2019 we will have started our move to Cumbria. This will give us the opportunity to combine Conservation, Consultancy, Research, Design and Printing in one place and also fulfil my lifetime dream of returning to the English Lake District where I spent much of my childhood. Please note our change of address to :
1A & 1C Lakeland Business Park. Lamplugh Rd Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0QT
Our new telephone number is:
01900 829964
Bath showroom
17th October 2018.
For the first time, Allyson McDermott, one of the world’s foremost experts on the conservation and recreation of historic interiors, will showcase her extraordinary collection of wallpapers to the public.
The showroom, situated in Margaret’s Buildings in central Bath, is housed in a beautiful listed Georgian building which retains many of its original period features and which provides a stunning backdrop to Allyson’s extraordinary collections of Chinoiserie, block printed, stencilled, flocked, gilded and handpainted wallcoverings.