CAREERS AT ELK

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MARKETING MANAGER

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Make an impact with a leading, ethical, and sustainable Melbourne-based fashion business
  • Opportunity to work in close collaboration with our Brand Director and Co-Founder
  • Join a workplace genuinely committed to work-life balance


ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, highly organised and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team at ELK. In this executional role, you’ll work closely with our Brand Director and Co-Founder to develop and deliver the Marketing Plan, ensuring all activity is on brand, on budget, and drives engaged consumers to our trading channels. You’ll be responsible for executing campaigns, delivering creative assets, and driving customer, sales, and brand growth through considered marketing activity across the entire ELK business.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and execute an integrated marketing calendar to drive brand awareness and commercial growth
    Lead campaign ideation and storytelling that showcases product, design, and sustainability
  • Collaborate with eCommerce, retail, and wholesale teams to optimise conversion, drive traffic, and improve retention
  • Oversee influencer and content partnerships to extend brand reach and increase sales
  • Manage partnerships, agencies, PR activity, events, and community engagement initiatives
    Plan and execute digital and paid media campaigns across social, email, SEO/SEM
  • Establish and report on KPIs, analyse performance data, and optimise campaigns for ROI
  • Lead and develop a small team, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and accountability
  • Maintain and elevate ELK’s brand tone, visual identity, and storytelling across all touchpoints
  • Uphold and promote ELK’s ethical and sustainability commitments
  • This is a full-time role based in our Preston office in Melbourne. We are unable to consider sponsorship or remote work for this role.


WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

You are a commercially minded, strategic, and highly executional marketer with a passion for ethical fashion and sustainability. You bring:

  • At least 7+ years’ experience in marketing (fashion, retail, beauty, lifestyle experience highly regarded)
    Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field
  • Proven experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns from concept to execution
  • Strong understanding of digital platforms, CRM systems, analytics, and reporting tools (Meta, Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Experience managing teams, contractors, agencies, budgets, and multiple projects
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and creative judgment skills
  • Strong attention to detail, organisation, time management, and problem-solving ability

WHO YOU ARE?

You are a perfect match if you:

  • Are digitally native and ahead of the curve regarding emerging trends and technology
  • Have demonstrated ability to identify growth levers and deliver measurable results
  • Are collaborative, adaptable, and have a “get on with it” attitude

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

  • Salary and benefits commensurate with experience
  • Access to our generous annual profit share incentive scheme
  • Genuine commitment to work-life balance
  • Market-leading product discounts for you, your family & friends
  • Your birthday off every year
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave every year

ABOUT ELK

A pioneer of Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. The ELK aesthetic holds a unique place within the international fashion landscape. With a highly considered approach by brand founders Marnie and Adam, ELK collections resonate with their global audience through sustainable and ethical practices, design refinement, trend curation, and an intellect that is innately their own. Their sculptural accessories, hand-made leather, and ready-to-wear collections define their artful vision while their devotion to ethical and sustainable practices has endured them as a leader in responsible innovation for the fashion industry.

At ELK, we nurture an open, inclusive workplace, valuing authenticity, transparency, and community, and celebrate individual strengths. We strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work. We embrace the opportunity to welcome talent who are passionate not just about what we do but why we do it, irrespective of background, life stage, identity, and ability. Join us on our journey as a responsible business, making better products for a healthier planet.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply here or reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com for a copy of the Position Description or to find out more.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - SOUTH YARRA

ABOUT THE ROLE

  • Retail experience essential
  • Women’s fashion & styling exposure highly regarded
  • Part Time with opportunity to flex up
  • Availability to work Monday, Wednesday, Friday + Weekends (every 2nd Sunday)

We are looking for an extraordinary and passionate Assistant Store Manager to join forces with our Store Manager and take our South Yarra store to all new heights!

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Delivering exceptional service and the ELK experience to existing and prospective customers
  • Maintaining a loyal customer base and actively building community connections
  • Outfitting, styling, upselling and on-selling our timeless range by engaging customers with aesthetic features and sustainable benefits
  • Sharing the responsibility of driving smooth and efficient store operations
  • Coaching, mentoring and elevating team members by consistently leading by example
  • Supporting store operations to ensure performance is efficient, productive and in line with expectations
  • Analysing store and team performance and recommending change for ongoing growth and development
  • Assisting with the management of rosters
  • Merchandising and maintenance of store visual presentation in line with guidelines
  • Talent scouting for potential new joiners
  • Living and breathing ELK as a true brand ambassador

WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

  • Experience managing and leading a team within a retail (or similar) environment essential
  • Proven experience overseeing the effective and profitable daily operations of a retail store ensuring optimum efficiency, productivity, and performance to budgets
  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer service with a natural flair for making genuine connections with others
  • Ability to excel in a team environment, nurturing and supporting those around you

IN RETURN WE OFFER

  • Values based business genuinely focused on ethical, sustainable, circular fashion
  • A highly collaborative, nurturing work environment
  • Generous uniform allowance to showcase our product while working
  • Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends
  • Opportunities to grow your career with ELK
  • 2 days paid Volunteer Leave every year
  • Your birthday off every year
  • Opportunities to increase your earnings through our generous profit sharing bonus scheme

ABOUT ELK

At ELK, we nurture an open, inclusive workplace, valuing authenticity, transparency and community and celebrate individual strengths. We strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work. We embrace the opportunity to welcome talent who are passionate not just about what we do but why we do it, irrespective of background, life stage, identity, and ability. Join us on our journey as a responsible business, making better products for a healthier planet.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply here or reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com for a copy of the Position Description and to find out more.

As part of your application, please provide a cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect candidate.

This is a part-time role based in store, as such we are unable to consider sponsorship or remote work for this role.

CASUAL RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Retail Experience Essential (Fashion Styling highly regarded)
  • Current Opportunities Available in North + South based store locations
  • Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday essential 

 We are always on the hunt for talented Retail Sales Assistants & aspiring Retail Managers who love our brand and feel aligned with our values. Successful applicants will be passionate and enthusiastic about our product and delivering exceptional service to each and every one of our precious customers.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

  • Delivering exceptional service
  • Outfitting, upselling and on-selling our beautiful, timeless product range regularly discussing features, benefits and sustainability
  • Effectively processing transactions (from purchases, through to gift vouchers and returns)
  • Maintaining a pristine in store environment including cleaning, organising, restocking, pricing and visual merchandising
  • Living and breathing ELK as a true brand ambassador

WHAT WE WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

  • Experience working in a retail store environment (Women’s Apparel highly regarded) 
  • Flair for fashion and accessory styling 
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service 
  • Natural affinity with making genuine connections 
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment  
  • Authentic connection and appreciation for ethical and sustainable fashion 

IN RETURN WE OFFER

  • Career progression opportunities
  • Values based business genuinely focused on ethical, sustainable, circular fashion
  • A highly collaborative, nurturing work environment
  • Generous uniform allowance to show off our product while working
  • Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends
  • Opportunities to grow your career with ELK

ABOUT ELK

At ELK, we nurture an open, inclusive workplace, valuing authenticity, transparency and community and celebrate individual strengths. We strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work. We embrace the opportunity to welcome talent who are passionate not just about what we do but why we do it, irrespective of background, life stage, identity, and ability. Join us on our journey as a responsible business, making better products for a healthier planet.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply here or find out more by making contact with us at jobs@elkthelabel.com.

OUR VISION

With passion and creativity, we are building a transparent, responsible business with respect for people and planet.

OUR MISSION

To responsibly create product with enduring value through a thoughtful, intelligent design philosophy and crafted with an artisanal aesthetic. To lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. To minimise our environmental footprint and create a positive impact on our local and global communities.

OUR VALUES

We live and breathe our values of Authenticity, Transparency, Innovation, Consideration, Community, and Creativity.

THE ELK STORY

ELK, a pioneer of independent Australian design was founded by husband and wife duo Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. Founded on a belief in creativity, innovative design and an authentic approach where people are at the heart of every decision.

ELK creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity meets innovation. Seasonal collections typically lean towards natural hues and maximise the use of fine quality raw materials sourced from all over the world.

Beyond their commitment to great design, ELK has a strong ethical foundation. As a family owned and operated business, there is a great respect for all persons that work within and for the business. ELK has garnered a loyal customer base and a global reach that sees ELK collections sold in over 1200 independent retailers across 20 different countries.

ELK has cultivated a work environment in which our employees are constantly challenged to do their best. Through a creative approach, ELK has created a strong brand identity, and we nurture this quality in others by employing people who share our keen interest in design, our love of nature and simplicity and our commitment to an ethical and sustainable business. Just as each piece in our range is carefully created; we seek out individuals who can bring their own life experience and inspired ideas to our company.

In return, ELK provides employees with a unique work culture. Our culture is open and friendly, which promotes a happy work place. Staff retention is high and many team members have been with the company for long periods of time. Operating in this transparent fashion ensures everyone can be instrumental in helping steer the business towards future opportunities and growth. We live, create and work in a world surrounded by like-minded people, by peers that inspire us and aim to create a positive impact on all those that work with and for us.

We encourage our employees to integrate ELK products into their lives outside of work through offering product discounts, allowing ELK staff to act as brand ambassadors.

We encourage all employees to participate in our Health and Wellbeing Initiative which provides weekly organic local fruit and vegetables, social activities, community and charitable initiatives and health and wellbeing activities.

All employees are kept up to date with our ethical and sustainability drive and are informed about ELK products – from the design process, through the materials used-to craftsmanship and traditional skills utilised in making them– and are confident communicating about ELK to others.

ELK supports employees' involvement in activities outside of work, whether it be to study, artistic pursuits or volunteer work.