Discover Receptionist roles in architecture and design studios — supporting front-of-house, welcoming guests, and keeping the studio running smoothly.
Receptionists are the face of the studio — welcoming visitors, answering phones, managing deliveries, and providing essential administrative support. In creative environments, the role goes far beyond a front desk: it often includes helping with events, travel bookings, scheduling, and maintaining a calm and professional atmosphere in a busy design office.
These roles are perfect for friendly, organised professionals who enjoy working in vibrant, design-led workplaces. Receptionists often become central to studio culture, supporting everyone from directors to guests. For salary expectations and career development advice, visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Receptionist roles in architecture studios — especially helpful for early-career professionals and studio support staff.
They greet clients and visitors, manage phone and email enquiries, coordinate deliveries, book meeting rooms, and support basic admin tasks.
Not necessarily. Experience in front-of-house roles is most important. Understanding of design studio culture is a bonus, but not essential.
Salaries usually range from £24,000 to £32,000 depending on location, responsibilities, and studio size. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.
Professionalism, warmth, communication skills, time management, and the ability to stay calm in a busy environment are essential.
Yes. Many progress into Studio Coordinator, Office Manager, Marketing Assistant, or HR support roles within creative practices.
Most are full-time and in-person due to the nature of the role, but some studios offer part-time shifts or job shares.
Microsoft Office, phone systems, booking software, and sometimes basic tools like Excel or InDesign for assisting with documents or events.
Absolutely. They’re often at the heart of team dynamics — helping plan socials, welcome new joiners, and keep the studio feeling connected and professional.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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