What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quilting/Sewing Content Developer and On-Screen Host position at graceframe?
About Grace Company
Grace Company is a leader in the quilting manufacturing market. Having been in business for over 40 years we connect quilters with their passions and use innovations to make the hobby easier and more accessible than ever. We sell direct to consumers, work with OEM clients, and have a robust dealer network that we strive to support every day. Our product lines range from machines and frames, all the way to rotary cutters. We put our employees and customers first.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled quilter or sewist who is willing to learn to quilt, who can present and teach about quilting projects and skills, and our products. This role will educate through videos, digital events, and classes so they must be comfortable and confident on-screen (as part of the interview process you will be asked to do a screen test if you make it to the in-person interviews). When not presenting for our digital content (YouTube, Social Media, Ads, Events etc.) , this role will also function as a content and resource designer. They will help design quilting projects and patterns, automation designs and educational products and resources. This role will be a part of the Marketing Team and will report to the Marketing Manager. This is a Full-Time In-Person role.
Responsibilities
- Work with Marketing Leadership to create quilting education resources (patterns, designs, downloadable instructions, leaflets, pamphlets, panels etc.)
- Create patterns and designs for quilting projects.
- Present and teach educational quilting concepts through weekly YouTube videos, social media posts, ads and online events.
- Create quilts and quilted projects for on-screen presentation.
- Work closely with the rest of the marketing team to ensure that our quilting content is aesthetically consistent and achieves our marketing goals.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in quilting and/or sewing. If only sewing, must be willing to learn how to quilt.
- Strong communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
- Confidence and comfortability in front of a camera/on-screen.
- Graphic design skills are a plus.
- Collaboration and humility is a MUST, this is very much a team-centered environment.
- Flexibility is key, as we are an ever-growing and adaptable company/team.
What You'll Achieve
- Short-term: You'll help us design and execute quilting content and resources and teach our audience quilting techniques with our products.
- Long-term: You'll help shape our content and establish us as the leading quilting company in the industry.
Benefits
- Starting Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and skills
- 6 Paid Holidays as well as 2 additional floating holidays
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance after 3 months of employment
- Optional 9/80 Work Schedule
- 10 days Paid Vacation
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Accrued Sick Time Off
We know that quilting may be a hobby, and not something that would show up on your professional resume, so please include a cover letter talking about your quilting/sewing experience if you do not have anything about it in your work history. Please submit a portfolio of your quilting/sewing and design work along with your resume when applying.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000