At Ignis Partners we “get’” Creative Support Recruitment. We understand the important role Creative Support staff play – the talented professionals that help keep the whole show running.
We can assist our clients with all their non-technical hiring needs. We have many years’ experience identifying and securing talented individuals for our clients, often with relevant sector experience, across a wide range of positions in Administration, HR, Marketing and Finance.
We recruit for a wide range of positions and job titles within Creative Support, including:
Receptionist
Personal Assistant
Studio Assistant
Studio Manager
HR Coordinator
HR Manager
Project Administrator
Document Controller
Bid Coordinator
Accounts Assistant
Finance Manager
Global Architecture Practice
On behalf of our client, a leading international design practice, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their Paris studio.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing project delivery and studio operations. Working closely with the Managing Director, Finance Director, and Design Director, the successful candidate will drive excellence across project performance, team resourcing, financial oversight, and studio growth.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership in a design-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Au nom de notre client, un cabinet de design international de premier plan, nous recherchons un Responsable des Opérations expérimenté pour rejoindre leur studio à Paris.
Il s'agit d'un rôle clé de leadership responsable de la supervision de la livraison des projets et des opérations du studio. Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec le Directeur Général, le Directeur Financier et le Directeur du Design, le candidat retenu sera chargé de favoriser l'excellence en matière de performance des projets, de gestion des ressources humaines, de surveillance financière et de développement du studio.
Responsabilités principales :
• Diriger et gérer les projets clés depuis la planification jusqu'à la livraison, en garantissant la qualité, la rentabilité et la satisfaction des clients.
• Superviser les opérations du studio, y compris la planification des ressources, le recrutement et la conformité.
• Soutenir la planification financière, les prévisions et le suivi des performances en partenariat avec la direction.
• Encadrer les chefs de projet et garantir le respect des normes de livraison, de qualité technique et des protocoles de gestion des risques.
• Favoriser la collaboration entre les équipes de design et de livraison pour assurer une intégration fluide des objectifs créatifs et techniques.
• Contribuer au recrutement, au développement du personnel et aux évaluations de performance en collaboration avec les ressources humaines.
Profil du candidat :
• Plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans l'architecture/design, dont plus de 5 ans dans des rôles de gestion des opérations ou de leadership de projet.
• Bonne compréhension des méthodes de livraison de projets, des contrats et de l'engagement client.
• Maîtrise de Deltek ou d'outils similaires de gestion de projets/ERP.
• Compétence financière, avec une capacité avérée à gérer des budgets et à superviser la performance du studio.
• Leader collaboratif avec une vision stratégique et d'excellentes compétences en communication.
• Maîtrise de l'anglais et idéalement du français.
Si vous êtes un penseur stratégique passionné par l'excellence opérationnelle et le leadership d'équipe dans un environnement axé sur le design, nous serions ravis de recevoir votre candidature.
Award-winning, AJ100-listed global architecture and design studio
We’re recruiting on behalf of an award-winning, AJ100-listed global architecture and design studio for an experienced Document Controller to join their London team.
This role will support high-profile projects across architecture, interiors, and urban design, ensuring the smooth flow of digital project information using EDMS platforms. You'll work closely with design teams and report to the Senior QA Document Controller, with support from a wider digital team.
Brilliant opportunity with a leading design & build commercial fit-out company
Our client is a leading design & build commercial fit-out company specialising in creating innovative, functional, and inspiring workspaces. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional projects, they are now seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team and play a key role in shaping their visual communications.
As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality digital and printed marketing collateral across all areas of the business. You will also contribute to workspace visualisations and renderings, creating compelling sales presentations that play a crucial role in securing new business. This position requires a strong creative eye, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Brilliant opportunity with a leading design & build commercial fit-out company
Our client is a leading design & build commercial fit-out company specialising in creating innovative, functional, and inspiring workspaces. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional projects, they are now seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team and play a key role in shaping their visual communications.
As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality digital and printed marketing collateral across all areas of the business. You will also contribute to workspace visualisations and renderings, creating compelling sales presentations that play a crucial role in securing new business. This position requires a strong creative eye, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Exciting UK & International work across luxury hospitality projects
Join a well-established art consultancy based in South West / West London. Known for creating exceptional art collections for luxury hospitality projects and private clients worldwide, this company collaborates with leading artists, interior designers, architects, and galleries to bring inspiring visions to life. As an Art Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless project delivery while contributing to innovative, high-quality art collections. The firm is a friendly and collaborative group of eight, including two experienced Art Coordinators/Consultants already in place ready to grow their team.
As an Art Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting bespoke artwork collections, managing multiple projects, and ensuring seamless execution from concept to installation. Your ability to multitask, communicate clearly, and maintain meticulous attention to detail will be essential in delivering exceptional outcomes. This is a client-facing role where confidence is key—you’ll engage with clients and suppliers, connect with artists, and propose creative project ideas. Strong communication skills, a professional phone manner, and articulate presentation are a must.
Project Support:
Art Research and Presentation:
Procurement and Vendor Management:
Team Collaboration:
Essential Skills:
Desirable Skills:
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Superb opportunity with a creative, design-led studio in London.
12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative, design-led studio celebrated for its innovative approach across residential, public, and educational sectors. With their recent Stirling Prize win highlighting their talent for delivering outstanding architectural projects, this firm is known for blending modern design with a thoughtful approach to sustainability and heritage.
We’re looking for an experienced Practice Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract, starting as soon as possible. As the go-to person for HR, finance, and studio operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth daily running of the office. You’ll collaborate closely with directors and senior staff, working in a dynamic,creative environment that values both innovation and community.
Award-winning, established Architecture & Urbanism Studio
We are looking to connect with a creative and passionate Architectural Visualiser to join our award winning client's expanding graphics team in Southampton.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming architectural concepts into high-quality 3D models and visualisations. Your attention to detail and artistic flair will be essential in producing visually striking materials that align with our clients’ expectations.
Reporting to the Graphic Design and Marketing Associate, the ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio demonstrating a blend of design and technical skills, with a genuine passion for architecture and the built environment. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with ease.
Offering an attractive package tailored to reward your skills and experience, including a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working (two days a week from home), and 21 days holiday + bank holidays. Enjoy extra perks like a Christmas shutdown, Royal London pension scheme, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and eye-care support. Valuing growth, with promotion opportunities, a strong CPD programme, and regular social events. They provide a great work-life balance and a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive!
Superb opportunity with this leading Architecture Studio, recognised as one of the best employers in the industry
Join a leading, award-winning architecture firm known for its excellence in design, delivery, and client satisfaction. Recognised as one of the best employers in the industry, the firm is celebrated for creating outstanding architecture, masterplanning, and interior design.
Specialising in workplace, hospitality, and residential sectors, the practice is committed to innovation and design excellence. With over 200 talented professionals across three offices, they are now seeking an IT Support Specialist to join their dynamic London team.
Business Development Manager for one of London's and Europe's most exciting DC Architecture Firms
Ignis Partners is recruiting Business Development Manager for one of London's and Europe's most exciting DC Architecture Firms.
Quick overview about the client. The practice has quickly established themselves as a leading Architecture firm for Data Centre Design and Delivery. The practice has been at the forefront of telecoms facility and data centre design since 1982, delivering over 100 cutting-edge projects across Europe. In just the past three years, they have played a pivotal role in shaping more than 1.8 million square feet of data centre space and master planning over 1,500 MW of power. Their portfolio of projects and clients are industry giants in co-location, cloud, edge providers, and mission-critical facilities. They offer unmatched expertise and dynamic, responsive approach. If you are looking to join a team that push the boundaries of innovation in one of the most exciting and fast-paced sectors in the world, then please contact me as soon as possible as they are growing teams after having won another project.
The Role: Shape the Future of Architecture and Business Development
Your Skills and Experience: What You’ll Bring to the Table
Great opportunity with a leading art and design consultancy.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a multidisciplinary art and design studio.
Our client brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked for world-renowned Foster & Partners before establishing their London studio. They specialise in interactive project design, working across placemaking, public art, and immersive experiences.
As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role within the studio, collaborating with some of the most talented architects, artists, designers, and industrial designers. Your primary objective is to drive the studio's growth and sales strategy. You’ll work closely with the directors to identify industry trends and opportunities.
We’re looking for someone with minimum 5 years business development and sales experience, ideally within the creative industry. If you enjoy providing solutions and value to clients, marketing products to customers and offering product services to clients, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Opportunity with a leading Creative Design and Art Consultancy (Built Environment), focused on UK, USA and Middle East Markets
Based in London our client is a multidisciplinary creative studio that is internationally acclaimed for blending art, science, architecture, and technology. They specialize in prototyping and experimentation, crafting bespoke installations that utilize light, motion, and color to enhance everyday experiences. Their work engages with the urban environment, highlighting hidden rhythms like footsteps, raindrops, and wind. By employing technology for illusion and spectacle, they create dynamic,spatial interventions through biomimicry, artworks that illuminate natural and behavioural systems, inspiring deeper connections between people and the planet.
The Business Development Manager is crucial to the studio, driving growth and sales strategy. Working closely with the directors, this role focuses on identifying trends and opportunities in place-making, public art, and interactive experiences. The manager will elevate the studio’s profile within target markets, particularly in the UK, USA, and Middle East. The ultimate goal is to position the studio as a leader in architectural media art, building a robust pipeline of exciting and profitable projects to ensure long-term financial resilience and sustainability.
· Oversee the workload and focus of the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator.
Enjoy healthcare packages, free yoga classes, a cycle-to-work scheme, team trips, an annual profit share, and more. This Hackney-based role allows for some work-from-home flexibility and occasional national and international travel.
Fantastic opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified Finance Associate / Director to be part of highly successful, Global Architecture firm.
Fantastic opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified Finance Associate / Director to be part of highly successful, Global Architecture firm.
The position of Finance Director, based in Central London, will be responsible for both the company's London and Dublin studios.
This role covers full financial responsibility for London and Dublin, leading and managing the local finance team.
Your main responsibilities will include providing financial insights, forecasts and recommendations, to support the strategic decision making process. You will also be involved in overseeing the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial reporting pack to the US parent, including analytics, banking cash management and preparation of cash flow forecasts.
You need to have experience in financial planning including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and analysis, as well as overseeing and managing all payroll functions.