Assist World

Technical Virtual Assistant (Operations, Shopify & Design Support)

Philippines, South Africa full-time Mid $1,200 - $1,500
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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Overview
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

Requirements (MUST-HAVE)

● 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)

Non-Negotiables Candidates must:

● 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

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Technical Virtual Assistant (Operations, Shopify & Design Support) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Assist World?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Digital Marketing and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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I am interested in the Technical Virtual Assistant (Operations, Shopify & Design Support) role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Digital Marketing and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Assist World needs from this hire.

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