Contract, Freelance Copywriter

Location: San Francisco, Hybrid (In Office Tuesday - Thursday)

Hey there! At Marine Layer, we’re all about chill vibes and comfy style. We design and whip up our own line of laid-back apparel, and guess what? We’ve got 50 of our own stores (and counting) all over the country, plus a super cool e-commerce and wholesale scene going on.

At Marine Layer, our commitment to being a positive impact on our communities and planet is at the core of our mission as a B Corporation. We embed social and environmental responsibility into our operations, including employee training focused on these issues and managerial roles that explicitly address performance in these areas.

Our journey from a small start-up to a nationwide fave has been fueled by an awesome crew who works hard but knows how to keep it fun. We’re all about staying true to our roots while bringing in some seriously talented folks who want to help us build something amazing together. And that’s where you come in… Ready to join the ride?

Job description

We are looking for a creative, collaborative Freelance Copywriter Associate to join our team. If you’re familiar with our company, you know we have a pretty distinct voice - playful, laid back and very much us. Whoever takes on this role should be living it, and feel comfortable talking the talk, so to speak.

Scope:

The main focus for this role is copywriting across all mediums. You’ll work directly with our Brand Copy Manager to concept and write for our channels, and collaborate closely with team members in marketing, merchandising, and more.

Some things you’ll be writing include:

Catalogs
Marketing emails
Paid Social
Website: landing pages, product descriptions, etc
Product names & descriptions, hang tags, etc.
Store messaging/ store signage
You’ll also be helping us deepen our product storytelling. You’ll need to get to know our line well, and hold deep knowledge on products, fabrics, and techniques (our designers and merchandisers will help get you up to speed), that you can translate into strong customer-facing copy.

Qualifications:

Experience Writing for Apparel a Big Plus
We don’t expect anyone to know everything, but being familiar with the category and its conventions, brands, and best practices is a huge benefit. If it’s a category you’re passionate about personally, even if you haven’t worked on an apparel brand, that’s the next best thing.
Self Starter + Strategic Thinker
You should have a proven ability to bring original ideas to the table (and better yet, bring them to life).
Desire to work in a start‐up (ish) environment.
We’re a good hang, but we are still a small, scrappy start-up. We all work very hard, do a little bit of everything, and believe deeply in the future of this company. You should be comfortable multi-tasking, pivoting, and managing your own deadlines.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Every member of our team collaborates on a daily basis to keep the gears turning here at Marine Layer, and solid communication is one of the keys to our success. It’s crucial that you’ll be able to do the same.

Fine Print: We ask that you have the following qualifications:

3-6 yrs experience in a relevant position
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Based in the Bay Area and able to work at our office here in San Francisco
Hourly Rate: $75/hr

TO APPLY

Check out our website and shoot hqhiring@marinelayer.com your resume and a thoughtful email about how you relate to our California lifestyle. Cover letters are for the birds…

Marine Layer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants and employees of all genders, races, backgrounds, orientations, and nationalities.

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