Sewing Machinist

We’re looking for a social media and content coordinator to join our team. You will play a key part in supporting our digital growth across social and online. This will be the perfect role for someone creative who has a desire to help shape the creative direction of our brand.

About Usual Objections

We are a boutique sportswear brand. Designed, engineered and made by us in our East London studio with a focus on sustainability and quality. We also offer sampling and manufacturing services to other like-minded designers and we'll soon be offering workshops and talks - in person and online.

Usual Objections was set up with a mission to inspire, enable and equip our cusotmers to overcome the obstacles and objections holding them back (in sport and in life).

We're a small company with big ambitions! We'd love you to grow with us.

About the role

You’ll be an integral part of our team to help grow our digital presence to develop and implement digital marketing strategies across all channels - web, social, SEO, ads, email, etc. There will be plenty of opportunities to get stuck in and contribute to many different aspects of the business.

Duties include:

Monitor social media channels daily
Engage with our community by managing comments
Help with ideation of monthly social/online media calendar and campaigns
Draft caption copy support for social posts
Create ad-hoc content for TikTok and Instagram
Support with in-house content shoots
Conduct social media research, highlights trends and competitor activity
Compile monthly reports with actionable insights
Support with monthly gifting lists, influencer mailers and gifting requests
Support with searching for new talent for ambassador campaigns
Ad hoc admin duties to support the studio during busy times, including managing customer orders/returns, handling post, etc.

An ideal candidate:

Must be interested in sports (run/swim ideally) and wellbeing
Have a passion for creating content on social - either for yourself or a brand
Be comfortable in front of camera
Able to use photoshop, illustrator and basic video editing software (e.g. Capcut)
Have a strong visual eye
Be analytical and interested in data to drive performance
Strong communication and organisational skills
Work as part of a team

The is a full time permanent role based in our studio in Dalston, East London, although some off-site travel may be required. Flexible working hours if needed. Salary £25k pa. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Our commitment

We are a member of 1% for the Planet and East End Trades Guild and we're committed to being socially and environmentally positive. It's important that whoever joins our team feels valued, has an opportunity to use their voice, and learn and progress in their career. We want to create a culture that is welcoming, pushing boundaries and a fun place to be! We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you think this sounds right for you, get in touch. Please send your CV to studio@usualobjections.com with a link to your portfolio and a covering letter explaining why you're interested in the role and your sports background.

Thank you!