Corporate Opportunities

HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Full-time
Position Type: Exempt

The Ideal Candidate:
The Head of Public Relations and Partnerships will build global brand awareness for Ben Soleimani through strategic communications and high-profile events. Orchestrating earned media coverage through opportunities that generate extensive press, elevate our positioning in the industry, and give Ben Soleimani exposure to new audiences. The candidate will create a strong influencer marketing network, conducting media relations outreach and strategic PR planning, and managing our calendar of cross-branding digital partnerships. We are looking for an expert in securing strong content partners whose brand and user base closely align with the aesthetics and brand pillars of Ben Soleimani. Key components of this roles are also cultivating and executing PR strategies, crafting daily pitches and liaising with the media to communicate around various Ben Soleimani initiatives and messages.

What you’ll do:

• Build and execute global press strategies that align with Ben Soleimani brand initiatives that include corporate, consumer, and trade/industry media.
• Daily communication with press outlets to secure coverage by fulfilling sample and image requests, and ensuring press are up-to-date on brand stories and product launches.
• Nurture and grow our community of media, VIPs, and brand loyalists by fostering relationships, planning unique brand experiences and securing valuable earned media coverage and content for the brand.
• Brief and staff media interviews with executive leadership.
• Develop strong relationships with the press to keep Ben Soleimani top of mind with the editorial community and drive earned media coverage.
• Develop press materials including press releases, pitch announcements, and executive briefing materials for seasonal product launches, collaborations, new store openings, and other key brand initiatives.
• Create seasonal press materials in partnership with the Creative team for domestic and international partners, assuring global brand alignment.
• Support global marketing partners (company-owned and franchise) through creation of onboarding materials for new markets and seasonal PR materials for all markets.
• Lead seasonal media product seeding program and partnerships, and in partnership with the Social Media team, identify influencer opportunities for national/regional campaigns and press events.
• Strategize and execute VIP media influencer events and activations.
• Oversee and distribute weekly, quarterly, and annual media coverage reports, as well as event recaps to executive leadership team, ensuring we are positioned to exceed goals for new user acquisition/ROI as well as down-funnel customer retention and engagement.
• Support product collaboration strategy, partnering closely with the Merchandising and Product Development teams to help identify opportunities, negotiate, and manage relationship with partners, and work to manage cross-functional workflows.
• Identify potential marketing opportunities from media outlets, influencers and other complementary brand partners and share opportunities with cross-functional marketing partners for evaluation, ensuring that all partners fit within the brand guidelines, and recruit them to drive new users to Ben Soleimani.
• Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management.
• Negotiate and finalize deals in accordance with company’s contract guidelines and policies.
• Build and manage department budget and work closely with Finance on monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Maintain all press databases and editorial contact lists.
• Research and maintain media, blogger and influencer/VIP program.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or marketing.
• Between 5-10 years of demonstrated success in public relations.
• You have a proven ability to advise internal partners on communication strategy.
• You have strong editorial contacts, preferably in the home décor/lifestyle space, and a strong consumer media relations skill with proven program results across print, broadcast and online outlets.
• You possess the ability to act as a company spokesperson, skilled in both print and broadcast media interviews.
• You have experience working with external partners and the ability to build relationships and creatively problem-solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You’re creative, innovative and aren’t afraid to try new ideas. You can recommend and initiate projects with minimal direction.
• You’ve planned small and large-scale events.
• You’re a natural leader and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent multi-tasker and can prioritize to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• You’re organized and your attention to detail is second to none.
• You have experience managing team and/or agency.
• You’re passionate about home décor and design and have a strong interest in style, travel and cultural events.

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume and “Head of Public Relations and Partnerships” in the subject line.

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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Full-time
Position Type: Exempt

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all company social media content.
• Plan, build and execute a strong social media content strategy across all platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest)
• Develop and schedule creative content and campaigns via an editorial calendar across multiple accounts; ensuring all content is aligned with brand initiatives.
• Deliver on defined organic growth and audience engagement goals for each platform.
• Discover new influencer talent for collaborations, new content, and campaigns in synergy with our PR agency
• Manage influencer program from contracts, execution, and reporting
• Monitoring trending and reactive social media content in order to contribute strategically and creatively to social media content ideation and planning
• Serve as a community manager by engaging fans, followers, prospects, and partners
• Monitor the competitive environment and report findings
• Assist with the production of photoshoots and marketing materials.
• Work with design team and participate in the creative process to produce memorable content that connects and resonates with our customers.
• Work in synergy with public relations to maximize media coverage through coordination with outside consultants, as well as stylist and influencer outreach.
• Maintain our promotional calendar keeping it up-to-date with recent promotion changes.
• Stay informed on the most up-to-date on media platforms, tools, & industry trends

Who you are:

• 2+ years of social media and branding marketing experience.
• College degree in marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a related field.
• Strong multi-tasker, comfortable handling many different priorities.
• A data-driven decision maker with experience using common digital media and analytics / reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of branding and consumer behavior.
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and collaborative working style; thrive in a team working environment.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Self-reliant, can quickly grasp new concepts and ask the right questions in the face of ambiguity.
• Excellent problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude.
• Willing to roll-up sleeves to take on nitty-gritty executional tasks that come with an early-stage start-up.

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume and “Social Media Coordinator” in the subject line.

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3D VISUAL DESIGNER

Location: Los Angeles
Position Type: Freelance

What you’ll do:

• Create highly realistic models and texture maps for different projects to be ready to use.
• Collaborate with our creative director to create environment models, architecture, interior, props, lighting, and texturing.
• Maintain quality, style and consistency across projects.
• Responsible for creating assets that enhance the art direction and overall vision of the company.
• Ability to create both hard surface and organic models with a high level of realism.
• Retouch images as needed.

Who you are:

• 2+ years experience as a modeler/texture artist using Max, Maya or 3D software.
• Superior eye for lighting, color, composition and detail.
• Knowledge of mix production.
• Proven portfolio of work showcasing samples of 3D models, textures and architecture.
• Traditional 2D sketching and composition, layout skills.
• Knowledge of email design and graphic design will be a plus.

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume including portfolio and “3D Visual Designer” in the subject line.

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PHOTO RETOUCHER

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Full-time
Position Type: Exempt

Ben Soleimani is looking for photo retouchers who are responsible for editing raw photographs with an emphasis on product photography and marketing photography.

What you’ll do:

• Image retouching, color correction/shifting, clean up, outlining merging multiple images when needed, composting for placement on our site, publications, email campaigns, annual and quarterly catalogs, brochures, advertising, and more.
• Responsible for maintaining high quality while executing a high volume of images under very tight deadlines.
• Perform naming and archival of images according to agreed upon process of product photography, as well as marking photography.
• Ability to receive creative direction from Creative Leads and make changes when necessary.
• Proactive and able to show initiative to constantly improve the photo studio team.
• Responsible for completion of work in accordance with established deadlines.
• Editing/enhancing/retouching/resizing of E-commerce in-house product photography image files.
• Accountable for maintaining an organized workflow and file management.
• Quality control on all requests, fixing images as needed to meet direction or needs.
• Responsible for retouching of images in the timeframes requested for each project.
• Assisting head photographer on video and photo shoot sets (previous on set experience is a plus).
• Capturing behind the scenes footage during campaign shoots.
• Designing marketing assets and social media content including composite images.

Who you are:

• Must work on site.
• BA/BFA in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Photography, or work experience demonstrated in portfolio.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in photography production environment.
• Preferred experience working in e-commerce, fashion or retain/cross functional environment.
• Experience with camera assistance or set pre-production/production a plus.
• A perfectionist eye for detail and color accuracy.
• Strong sense of color theory and attention to detail.
• High technical proficiency in Macintosh OS and expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, as well as familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time-management skills, well-organized, and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, quick turnaround environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume and “Photo Retoucher” in the subject line.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Salary, Full-time
Position Type: Exempt

What you’ll do:

• Conceptualizes and develops innovative designs that maintain brand consistency.
• Develops projects from overall layout and production design for all branded assets
• Create emails, homepage banners, blogs, packaging, presentations, invitations and designs for e-commerce and brick & mortar stores/pop-up shops (website, social, store signage, direct mail, etc.)
• Ensures that our creative outlook is cutting edge, quality and ahead of industry competitors, while staying true to our brand image.
• Ensures a high level of creativity in all work produced and delivered and ensures quality of work and style is consistent, cohesive and meets Company objectives.
• May retouch photos, as needed.
• Develop project timelines and ensures adherence to the timeline for overall project completion
• Manage and maintain image archive and branding collateral and distribution of all print and digital assets for publication

Who you are:

• 2+ years of professional graphic design experience in a relevant field (home/eCommerce)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic design
• Portfolio that demonstrates design skills and aesthetic that aligns with our brand
• Ability to multi-task, balance multiple projects, and manage time and workflow in order to meet strict deadlines
• Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Knowledge of social media and digital marketing best practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume with portfolio and “Graphic Designer” in the subject line.

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ECOMMERCE COORDINATOR

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Hourly, Full-time
Position Type: Non-Exempt

What you’ll do:

• Launch new product on the website.
• Visually merchandise key category product pages.
• Master ecommerce technology system (Shopify Plus) and leverage developed skill set to improve online customer experience.
• Suggest improvement opportunities and optimizations for key categories.
• Load and track all brand imagery within a content management system.
• Load and track brand product copy.
• Partner with the inventory planning team to communicate all product backorder dates and shipping timelines.
• Update site content to align with promotional and brand calendar.
• Maintain image archive and branding collateral
• In partnership with Ecommerce Manager, create linking strategies that support primary brand stories and site content pages.
• Help and support the creative team during in-house photoshoots managing all photography production responsibilities.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional meetings to ensure that business goals are met, reporting insights and priorities back to Ecommerce Team.
• Support team members in tasks and projects, as necessary.

Who you are:

• Associate degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising or similar
• Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally in ecommerce or retail.
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and highly organized.
• Passionate about the ecommerce space and interior design.
• Eager to work in a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with teammates and cross functional partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with strong time-management skills.
• Analytical ability and a desire to learn from data.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with Shopify Plus, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Self-starter who is able to take initiative in response to changes in the business.
• Creative and eager to constantly challenge our approach and offer new ideas.

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume and “Ecommerce Coordinator” in the subject line.

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ADIMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Location: Los Angeles
Employment Duration: Full-time
Position Type: Non-Exempt

What you’ll do:

• Schedule internal and external meetings
• Operationalize and streamline company management, including managing progress against goals
• Proactively follow up on and complete tasks and projects in a timely manner
• Record notes and conversations, and organize the information for ease of reference
• Conduct research, assemble, and analyze data
• Manage and maintain schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Arrange and coordinate meetings and events
• Interact with external clients
• Provide general office support as needed
• Maintain the utmost confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to deal with finances discreetly and professionally
• Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed
• Ad hoc assignment and ongoing projects as assigned
• Ordering office supplies

Who you are:

• Associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in an operations, startup or administrative role is preferred, but not required
• Exceptionally strong project management, quantitative, and communication skills
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, organized and efficient
• Experience working with a diverse client group including executives
• Flexibility, resiliency and ownership while working through challenging problems
• Proactive, with the ability to self-manage and work independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple and varied activities /tasks with excellent prioritization skills.
• Maintain a no-job-too-big-or-small, do-whatever-it-takes attitude
• Ability to maintain high-level of confidentiality
• Ability to seek out appropriate resources when necessary and utilizing them efficiently and intelligently
• Strong Excel and computer skills

Please email careers@bensoleimani.com with resume and “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.