Social Media Manager

Job Description

Company Description
Founded in 2016, Only the Blind is a British Luxury menswear & womenswear fashion label based in London. The brand stands for producing products with the finest quality of fabric, fit and manufacture. All of the brand's pieces are cut and sewn, hand made on the most premium materials, and feature highly intricate embroideries and prints designed in their London studio and manufactured using cutting edge technologies. The brand has built a strong global customer base and following on social media, with support from celebrities, musicians, athletes, and influencers in various industries who wear and feature Only the Blind on a range of platforms.

Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Social Media Manager located in our studio in Queens Park, NW6, London. Due to the nature of this role, we do not offer remote or hybrid working. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing the brand's social media presence, developing and implementing a content strategy, optimising social media platforms, creating written content, and managing communication with the brand's audience as well as building and managing relationships with influencers, marketing agencies, stylists and press. You will also be in charge of planning and running various marketing campaigns of the brand including via paid marketing channels, emails and events. This is a fast-paced role and requires an individual that can work in a creative, dynamic environment and adapt to the tasks as required as part of our small team.

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Working Location: Queens Park, London - Full-Time
Regular Working Hours: 10am - 6pm, Mon - Fri

Key tasks include:

Focusing on growing the brands presence globally, including growth on social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and email.
Content creation and Editing, including Stories Posts (Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom only, not Canva)
Developing and executing marketing campaigns and strategies alongside our team
Assisting with planning, managing and capturing content at photoshoots and events
Identifying and working with suitable influencers and celebrities for the brand
Monitoring engagement and interacting with users, influencers, media across platforms.
In charge of managing the brand's content, newsletter, website and social media pages and ensuring consistency throughout all channels and continued growth as per the brands guidelines
Customer support via email, chat and social media
Editing videos for Youtube, TikTok and Instagram (Adobe PremierPro only, not Capcut)
Monitoring and reporting on analytics on performance across channels and campaigns.
Creating engaging written or graphic content in the form of e-newsletters, web page and blog content.
Working with stylists, magazines, press & other outlets to build the brands presence including PR and Social Media Agencies to promote the brand.
Assisting our marketing and sales departments with designs, retouching and content

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Experience in fashion, particularly luxury streetwear or creative industries
Strong understanding of social media content, trends and best practices
Experience managing social media channels in a professional setting in a similar brand on multiple social media platforms
Creative background - Strong design skills and experience editing images and videos
Ability to plan strategic long term brand content & social media campaigns
Experience with content creation and editing in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Copywriting (Strong verbal and written communication skills)
Friendly and outgoing person able to build long lasting relationships with both clients, press and the team.
Able to multi-task and work at a fast pace, quickly adapting to tasks that come up
Entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and dedication with the need to succeed
Excellent organisational skills and ability to self-prioritise workload and to respond swiftly and tactically to business priorities and needs
Attention to detail

What is in it for you:
Exposure to various departments of the business and having an impact on different aspects of the brand, not just marketing, being as part of our small team
Stunning, modern and easily accessible office location in North-West London (Bakerloo or overground)
Take part in the creative side of the business including photoshoots, sales materials and content
Discretionary bonus scheme
Half-day Fridays over the summer period
Extra day's holiday allowance for every year worked for the brand
70% Employee discount on Only the Blind products, complimentary items and access to sample sales
Pension that both you and the company contribute to

This is a fantastic opportunity, offering career progression and hands on exposure.

Candidates should have at least one year experience at in a similar position and at a similar brand and be able to demonstrate proven success in their career to date.

To be considered please provide your CV via the button below along with a cover letter or email

[email protected].

Due to the high number of applicants, we might not be able to get back to everyone if you have not been successful.