Careers
We currently have two positions available. If you feel you match what we are looking for or know someone who might, please contact us. See the position descriptions below for more information.
1. Marketing & Communications Manager
2. Graphic Designer / Creative Assistant
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Full Time, Amazing studio location in Newport
Salary negotiated depending on experience
We are searching for a talented and creative marketing and communications manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will work closely alongside Kirstin and the marketing team, and will be responsible the management and implementation of campaigns for the Kirstin Ash brand.
This is a creative role with significant responsibility for the brands voice, written content and messaging throughout our social media platforms and campaigns.
Management of PR and social media channels are key responsibilities of the role. We are seeking someone who has had excellent experience in managing brand Instagram pages and who has a high level of understanding and expertise with social media.
Our studio is situated in a beautiful location in Newport, overlooking the water with amazing views and natural light. Working alongside a creative team of people in a great environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
MARKETING
- Work alongside the marketing team to create and manage a marketing calendar and implement campaigns
- Liaise with the marketing team to optimise campaign content based on performance analytics
- Prepare all email campaigns
- Assist with photoshoot logistics, liaising with stylists, photographers and talent for campaigns
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Manage all social media for Kirstin Ash, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Create copy for all social media posts conveying the voice of the brand
- Have a flare for image selection to create a beautiful feed on brand
- Schedule content for both platforms
- Work alongside the graphic designer to create engaging Instagram stories
- Work to improve engagement
COPYWRITING
- Writing is an extremely important role in this job. You have to be able to be the voice of the brand and write copy across all platforms including;
- EDM’s
- Press releases for new collections
- Social media content
- All website copy
PR / INFLUENCER PROGRAM
- We are looking for someone with existing experience in working with influencers to grow our following and build engagement around the Kirstin Ash brand.
- Arrange gifting and promotions with influencers
- Research influencers and bloggers that are a good fit with the brand
- Seek opportunities to collaborate to grow the brand globally
- Manage the relationship with our PR companies. Prepare samples, displays, press releases
JOURNAL
- Work alongside the marketing team to come up with regular content and ideas for an interesting and engaging journal
- Write copy, assist with image selection and content ideas
CONTENT CREATION
- Photography skills to create flat lay shots for social media would be beneficial, but are not essential.
MUST HAVE
- Minimum 3-5 years full time experience
- Degree in journalism, mass communications or marketing (or equivalent)
- Prior experience in fashion, accessories or with a lifestyle brands desired, but not essential
- Understanding of digital marketing and analytics
- Experience in ecommerce
- Creative eye and flare for fashion, jewellery and creative design
- Experience / holds connections in PR, social media and fashion
TO APPLY
If you believe you have the experience and attributes we’re looking for in this role, please email hr@kirstinash.com with the following:
- A bit about yourself
- Your resume
- Examples supporting the relevant experience above
Please note: only successful applicants will be contacted.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CREATIVE ASSISTANT
Full Time (Part time also considered)
Amazing studio location in Newport
Salary negotiable based on experience
We are looking for a highly creative, experienced graphic designer/creative assistant to join the KA team. This is an exciting role in our company and the successful candidate will play a vital part in the conceptualisation, direction and creation of imagery for the Kirstin Ash brand.
Proven experience working in a creative agency or with fashion/lifestyle brands is required. This position will hold the sole responsibility for all imagery across digital and print platforms. Creating artwork that has a minimal aesthetic and captures the essence of the brand is key.
Working alongside Kirstin as creative assistant is an important part of the role. The right person will have the ability to work at a creative level to brainstorm campaign ideas and assist in the creative direction of the brand.
Illustration and/or product design experience is highly desirable. Ideally you will be able to assist the design process by sketching with excellent illustration skills to refine new products designs for up and coming collections.
Our studio is situated in a beautiful location in Newport, overlooking the water with amazing views and natural light. Working alongside a creative team of people in a great environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
IMAGE CREATION FOR CAMPAIGNS
- Competent graphic design skills to create all brand imagery
- EDM design and layouts
- Website - homepage layouts, product page imagery, banners
- Advert imagery (Facebook and Instagram)
- Retouching
- Image resizing
- Print - strut cards, comp cards, look books
- Packaging
- Brand design and direction
CREATIVE ASSISTANCE
- Design
- Illustration skills to assist in the product design process
- Brainstorm and research design ideas for up and coming collections
- Assist with conceptualising campaigns
- Create mood boards
- Assist with photoshoot planning, organisation and implementation
- Create storyboards, shot lists and prepare key looks for shoots
- Assist with styling, you need a good creative eye and be able to understand what works for the Kirstin Ash brand
- Search for talent for up and coming shoots- photographers, stylists and models
WEBSITE IMAGERY MANAGEMENT
- Upload imagery in Shopify
- Cropping and resizing all imagery for web
- Manage all content so it’s up to date with recent imagery. This involves having a good eye for detail to meticulously go through specific areas of the website and improve content to be the best it can be.
CONTENT CREATION
- Photography skills to create flat lay shots for social media would be beneficial, but are not essential.
MUST HAVE
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in graphic design
- Graphic design degree or qualification (preferred)
- High skill level with Adobe Creative Suite and other necessary design programs
- Proven experience with creative, fashion and/or lifestyle brands
- Interest in the fashion and jewellery industry
- Experience in UX/UI website design (preferred, but not essential)
- Photo retouching skills
- Photography skills would be a bonus
TO APPLY
If you believe you have the experience and attributes we’re looking for in this role, please email hr@kirstinash.com with the following:
- A bit about yourself
- Your resume
- Examples supporting the relevant experience above
Please note: only successful applicants will be contacted.