Social Media Assistant

Our client has two womenswear brands. One of understated luxury, taking influence from fashion and the wider art world and crafting clothes in beautiful natural fabrics. The other offers unique designs with a modern bohemian, cool-girl vibe. The main markets for both brands are the US, UK and Germany. They are building expertise as a multi-channel retailer with flagship brick-and-mortar stores to support digital and print marketing.
With a design studio based in South London, and a Distribution Centre in the Midlands, they employ 170 people with a turnover in excess of £50m, growing and profitable. Privately owned, the business is run for the long term with a commitment to delivering the best possible products and service to win customer loyalty.
They have a genuine and long-established commitment to understanding the environmental impact as well as the ethical responsibility that comes with running their business.  The range is made using 99.6% natural fibres and they are a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, an independent multi-stakeholder organisation that works with garment brands, garment workers and industry influencers to improve labour conditions in garment factories.
They are now seeking a Social Media Assistant to take responsibility for generating creative ideas and content for one of their brands across all social channels. 

Social Media Assistant - The Role:
Working with the Brand Manager and the wider, supportive team, the role covers:
•    Planning and scheduling social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest
•    Building trackable links and reporting on results
•    Writing engaging, on-brand captions that reflect the brand's tone of voice and aesthetic
•    Assisting with content shoots and filming in-store window displays
•    Monitoring comments and messages, helping to deliver an authentic, responsive customer experience
•    Tracking performance and reporting on results
•    Managing influencer relationships, including gifting and collaborations 
•    Working closely with the graphics, merchandising and e-commerce teams
•    Staying on top of trends, competitors, and emerging social formats 

Social Media Assistant - The Candidate:
•    A genuine passion for fashion and storytelling.  An interest in art and culture is a plus.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
•    Confident writing skills with a good eye for imagery and design
•    Understanding of social media analytics and content tools (ability to edit, use Canva etc)
•    A proactive attitude and willingness to learn 

Social Media Assistant - The Package:
• Excellent salary DOE 
• Benefits including product discount

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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