At Map Project Office (part of the AKQA Group and WPP), we design products that make life feel simpler, smarter, and more human. From everyday objects to next-gen tech, our work sits at the intersection of design and innovation. We turn bold ideas into things people love to use. But what really defines Map is our culture. We’re a curious, collaborative team who believe the best ideas come from working openly together. Whether it’s partnering with start-ups or world-leading brands, we thrive on solving tough challenges and pushing design in new directions.
The Studio Assistant / Front of House supports the smooth day-to-day running of the studio, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors and the team. This is a varied, hands-on role covering studio administration, meetings, travel, events, facilities and general support. We’re looking for someone organised, proactive, approachable and happy to get stuck in wherever needed.
This is a part-time month fixed term studio services position working across Map Project Office, Universal Design and Made Thought. Working days: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome clients, visitors and team members
- Manage inbox, phone, guest-lists and meeting set-ups
- Handle postage, supplies and general studio requests
- Travel & Bookings: Assist with flights, hotels, trains, taxis and restaurant bookings
- Support studio appearance and upkeep, including cleaner coordination
- Assist with maintenance, AV and basic
- Support studio events, activities and logistics
- Schedule weekly studio communications
- Support wider studio initiatives and activities
- Administration: Assist with expenses and CC accounts reporting
- Manage studio storage, including project collections and returns
- Coordinate storage unit changes when required
- Provide flexible, proactive support across the studio
- Take on ad hoc requests and practical day-to-day tasks as needed
Essential Skills & Experience
- Positive, proactive and solutions-focused
- Friendly, approachable and responsive
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Comfortable managing a varied workload and changing priorities
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills
- An interest in creativity, culture and people
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Skills Required
- Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Friendly, approachable, and responsive manner
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage a varied workload and changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills
- Interest in creativity, culture, and people
AKQA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AKQA and has not been reviewed or approved by AKQA.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, adoption support, and family leave for caregiving needs. Additional supports such as subsidized backup childcare and regional enhancements reinforce family care.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options with full preventive care, mental‑health resources, and dental and vision coverage. Some regions provide 24/7 virtual doctor access and supplementary healthcare budgets for services not covered by insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑away provisions include generous paid holidays with increases over tenure and a companywide year‑end closure. Special, study, and event‑based leave (e.g., weddings, moving) broaden the range of available time off.
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What We Do
AKQA is the frontier agency, uniting imagination, design, craft and technology to create new forms of value. For more than three decades, we've helped brands imagine what’s next and make what matters, from pioneering digital to defining the next era of AI. Operating across 19 countries and 30 locations, we work with organisations to build intelligent systems, digital products, connected ecosystems and immersive experiences that shape culture, deepen brand relevance and unlock growth. AKQA is a WPP agency.
