Careers

Marketing & Creative Assistant

Reports to: Founder, Marketing Director, Marketing Manager, Director of Partnerships
Location: Hickory, NC area (mandatory) In-person
Employment Type: Full-Time

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About the Role

Society Social & 3 forthcoming sister brands are seeking a Marketing & Creative Assistant to support our growing family of businesses. This person will provide hands-on support across marketing, e-commerce, social media, and special projects, helping to bring our colorful, story-driven world to life across every channel.

Working directly with the Founder, Marketing Director, Marketing Manager, and Director of Partnerships, this role will assist in day-to-day marketing operations, creative production, and event activations, from supporting product launches and photoshoots to coordinating pop-ups, collaborations, and special events.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about interiors, brand building, storytelling, and design.

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Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand Support

• Support ongoing marketing campaigns, product launches, and facilitate communication across all brands.
• Assist in planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and organizing creative assets.
• Maintain brand asset libraries and ensure brand consistency across all channels.

Creative Production

• Assist in photo and video shoot production, including pre-production and on-set support.
• Help create visual content that reflects the distinct personalities of each brand.
• Support layout, resizing, and light graphic design needs via Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Collaborate on creative briefs and assist in preparing moodboards, concept decks, and social storytelling assets.

Social Media & Communications

• Support social media planning and execution, including posting, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Assist in drafting and proofreading marketing copy for newsletters, social, and digital campaigns.
• Help compile analytics and performance reports to inform content strategy.
• Stay current on social trends, design news, and creative inspiration to keep our brands fresh and relevant.

Events, Activations & Special Projects

• Assist in coordination and execution of brand activations, pop-ups, and shows.
• Support event logistics, packing, shipping, setup, and on-site production.
• Contribute creatively to event themes, guest experiences, and brand presentation.

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Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or creative production.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and a love for interiors, design, and storytelling.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in any or all of the following: Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Workplace, Meta Business Suite
• Excellent writing, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn in a small but dynamic team.
• Experience with photography, styling, or video editing is a plus.

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About You

You’re equal parts creative and organized. You are someone who finds joy in both the artistry and the execution. You love beautiful things and thoughtful stories, and you’re excited to contribute to a world where heritage meets modern whimsy. You’re adaptable, enthusiastic, and ready to grow within a tight-knit, creative team shaping a collection of brands that celebrate color, craft, and imagination. You’re comfortable taking initiative to problem solve. You understand your behavior and attitude are just as important as the talent you bring to the team.

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Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• United Healthcare insurance package eligible after 90 days
• Optional Dental coverage 
• 401k matching up to 4% offered after 6 months
• Growth opportunities

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What to Include in Your Application

Our goal is to get to know you: your story, your eye, and the way you see the world. Please include the following with your application:

1. Résumé
   A snapshot of your experience and skills.
2. Letter of Intent
   Tell us why you’d be a great fit for our creative family of brands. We’re looking for passion, curiosity, and an instinct for storytelling, not just a list of qualifications. We’re looking for someone who brings more than talent: a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and genuine enthusiasm for thoughtful, beautiful work.
3. Social Media Handles
   Please share any Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or other accounts (personal or professional) that reflect your creative aesthetic or content style. We would love to see how you curate and express yourself visually.
4. Portfolio or Work Samples
   Links or a short PDF showcasing social media posts, campaigns, or brand work you’ve managed or contributed to. Include metrics or context where possible as we value both the art and the strategy.
5. Creative Prompt
   Choose two of the below to show us how you think:
   
   - Write a short caption you might post for a new product launch from one of our brands.
   - In one sentence, describe a brand whose social media presence inspires you and why.
   - Create a mini inspiration board (3 images max) that feels “on brand” for us.
   - Share one idea you’d love to bring to life if you joined our team.
6. References
   Two to three people who can speak to your creative or professional experience.
   

Submit your application as detailed above to our team by emailing contact@shopsocietysocial.com.