[Hiring] Technical Virtual Assistant @Assist World

Role Description

We are seeking a highly capable and tech-savvy Virtual Assistant to support a business owner managing both a construction firm and a growing furniture retail store. This role requires someone who can take ownership across operations, systems, and visual/design-related tasks, with a strong focus on Shopify and product visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Email & Admin Management
  • Manage and organize multiple inboxes (3+)
  • Set up email rules, filters and automations
  • Respond to emails on behalf of the client (suppliers, internal communication)
  • Summarize key updates and flag important items
• Shopify & Systems Support (CORE)
  • Work within Shopify to manage and support product-related tasks
  • Research and implement Shopify apps and integrations
  • Pull product items from Shopify into tools or workflows
  • Assist in improving systems and operational workflows
• Marketing & Content Support
  • Assist with email marketing campaigns
  • Create and edit visual content using Canva
  • Support social media and content initiatives
• Data & Reporting
  • Assist with data tracking and KPI reporting
  • Work with Excel (Power BI is a bonus)
  • Upload and organize data for reporting tools
• Design & Visual Support (ESSENTIAL)
  • Create furniture layouts, mood boards, and visual concepts
  • Use Shopify + connected apps to pull products into visual designs
  • Help create visual representations for customers (e.g. room concepts)
  • Learn and use design/visualization tools
  • Support visual content creation for marketing campaigns

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Virtual Assistant or similar role
• Strong technical and systems mindset
• Proven experience with:
  • Shopify (ESSENTIAL)
  • Canva or similar design tools
  • Creating visual content or layouts
• Ability to work with Shopify integrations and apps
• Comfortable creating visual product layouts (especially furniture or similar)
• Strong email management and organizational skills
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Requirements

• Have hands-on Shopify experience
• Be able to work with Shopify apps and integrations
• Be comfortable with design tools and creating visual layouts

Nice to Have

• Power BI experience
• Email marketing experience
• Automation / AI tools experience

Working Style

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Able to manage varied, non-routine tasks daily

Benefits

• $800 - $1,000 a month
• 100% REMOTE
• $50 birthday bonus
• $200 testimonial bonus
• $500 entry monthly raffle

Company Description

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.