Marketing Associate The Optical Foundry New Hope, MN Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Email marketing Project Management Product marketing English Graphic design High school diploma or GED Digital marketing Attention to detail Content marketing Graphic Design Video editing Full Job Description Learn marketing by actually doing it. The Optical Foundry is looking for an early-career Marketing Associate who is curious, hardworking, organized, creative, and genuinely interested in learning how great marketing gets made. We don't expect you to know everything. We do expect you to want to learn. This is a hands-on position where you'll build real-world experience working alongside experienced marketing professionals across our portfolio of independent eyewear brands.

You'll learn by doing, from the details that keep projects moving to the larger creative work behind product launches, advertising, social media, email, websites, trade shows, photography, content, and brand development.

Some assignments will be creative. Some will be analytical. Some will simply require being incredibly organized and getting the details right. All of them matter. We're looking for someone who understands that becoming good at something starts with learning how the work actually gets done. You might be right for this role if you:

• Are curious and genuinely enjoy learning
• Work hard even when the assignment isn't glamorous
• Take pride in getting the details right
• Listen carefully and are receptive to feedback
• Ask questions when you don't understand something
• Follow through and finish what you start
• Stay organized and manage multiple assignments
• Take initiative while knowing when to ask for guidance
• Are dependable and understand that other people are counting on your work
• Want more responsibility and are willing to earn it through consistency If you're looking for a position where you can learn a lot, do a lot, and take on more responsibility as your skills grow, we'd like to meet you. What You'll Do You'll support marketing across multiple brands and gain hands-on experience in:
• Graphic design for digital, print, social, retail, PR, and trade shows
• Social media and content creation
• Email marketing and Klaviyo campaigns
• Product launches and integrated marketing campaigns
• Website updates, photography, and basic video editing
• Competitive and market research
• AI-assisted marketing and creative tools
• Trade shows, events, and dealer programs
• Project management, proofreading, and quality controlAs your capabilities grow, so will the work you're trusted to own. What We're Looking For
• 2+ years of education and/or experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience creating social or digital content
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• An interest in marketing, branding, design, fashion, and creative storytelling
• A portfolio showing relevant creative workExperience with Klaviyo, website platforms, photography, video, ChatGPT, Higgsfield, or similar tools is helpful — but we're more interested in your ability to learn than in checking every box.

About The Optical Foundry Founded in 2002, The Optical Foundry is home to nine independent eyewear brands and Sayduck virtual try-on technology. Guided by our motto, "Independence for Independents," we empower independent optical practices through distinctive design, innovative technology, and exceptional customer support.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you adaptable and eager to learn? Are you hard working and detailed? Can you start right away?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Marketing:

2 years (Preferred) Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)

Communications:

1 year (Preferred) Digital marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

New Hope, MN 55427 (Required)

Work Location:

In person