Location: Houston, TX 77098

Full time.  

MIRTH is looking for a creative and enthusiastic candidate with 1-3 years of work experience to assist in creative and production work. This candidate will create content, design graphics (line sheets, social media assets, lookbooks, invitations), and work with our design and production teams to assist with production organization. This position will also be responsible for: general media organization, maintenance and file keeping; assisting with website and blog maintenance and posting; assisting with events and activations; assisting in paid advertising efforts; assisting in ideation and execution of photoshoots.

This position will help with customer shopping appointments in our showroom.

The ideal candidate has an interest in graphic design, content creation, customer engagement, copywriting, event planning, project management, visual storytelling and fashion styling. Strong organization and planning skills are required, as well as an artful eye. Candidate must be understanding of the nuances of working for a small and independent business and come ready with vision and scrappiness, and must have willingness to innovate, manage up and be resourceful.  

DESCRIPTION

  • Photographing life at MIRTH for general use on MIRTH social media and website: behind the scenes, daily happenings and events, teasing product launches, product round-ups, styling looks, etc.
  • Working with our social media team on concepting and implementing compelling content by using engaging visual storytelling and innovative creative to increase brand presence and engage with consumers on social media
  • Keeping our mission and values incorporated into digital content
  • Outward facing appearance on MIRTH’s social channels is required, which might include try-ons, interviews and product presentations
  • Working with team to gather content, and coordinate content across platforms
  • Working with production and design team on administrative production projects
  • Basic photo editing
  • Assist in brand initiatives, like ambassador programs, customer relationship programs, giveaways, etc.
  • Assisting in researching, budgeting, planning for and executing photoshoots
  • Potential for travel for photoshoots
  • Assisting with website upkeep
  • Creating, writing and organizing blog posts on the MIRTH website, aligned with social/email marketing campaigns
  • Organizing and maintaining all media files and records
  • Assisting in management of paid search and paid social; Google AdWords and Analytics knowledge is required
  • Organizing shopping appointments in Houston showroom and assisting customers 
  • Planning and working events and trunk shows, with some travel required.

      QUALIFICATIONS

        • Bachelors degree
        • Experience in a professional work environment for at least 1 year; experience in graphic design preferred 
        • Ability to carry brand aesthetic and voice throughout work
        • Creative degree or related experience a plus
        • Moderate graphic design and photography skills
        • Brings new ideas to the table with action plan for implementation
        • Ability to self start and manage up
        • Strong project management skills
        • Friendly, positive, helpful disposition, enthusiasm for work and flexibility
        • Strong planning & organization skills
        • Some knowledge of social media platforms, especially Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok
        • Adequate Photoshop or other photo editing software knowledge
        • Strong writing skills and knowledge of American grammar and punctuation standards
        • Enthusiasm for creative marketing ideas
        • Willing to work with limited resources at a small, self-funded business with limited structure
        • Ability to identify and willingness to step in and help in any aspect of the business, even if outside of job description
        • Sense of the MIRTH aesthetic and voice and willingness to carry it throughout work
        • Meets deadlines & takes notes
        • Proactively asks questions & observes to learn the job without official training
        • Candidate must display good judgment and carry MIRTH ideals whether on or off duty
        • Must understand and carry through our customer service standards, brand vision, point of view and aesthetic
        • Core values align with ours: kindness, honesty, integrity, ambition, creativity and respect for all beings
        • Discretion, good judgement, honesty and high moral standards are a must
        • Google Analytics and AdWords knowledge a plus

      This position is in a working environment that values and prioritizes the wellbeing of all team members. 

      To apply: email pr @ mirthcaftans.com with your resume and links to social media accounts or personal projects.

      We're excited to hear from you!

      MIRTH Caftans LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We are committed to having a diverse and broadly trained staff, and welcome and encourage individuals from all communities to apply.