
Technical Virtual Assistant (Operations, Shopify & Design Support)
Assist World • South Africa,Philippines
No Relocation
Posted: April 10, 2026
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Job Description
- 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
- $800 - $1,000 a month
- Why Join Assist World? 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $500 entry monthly raffle NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
- 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.
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