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Part-Time Freelance Writer
(1 Open role)
About Tether:

At Tether, we help brands define the human need that makes what they offer truly matter, through a unique approach that elevates story over style.

Tether was born in Seattle, 2008. We gave ourselves a name to reflect the enduring emotional connection we were determined to forge between brands and people, then set out to build our own creative playground, selling products we made, showing art, we curated and hosting all kind of community events and concerts.

A lot has changed since those early days. Throughout it all, we’ve remained steadfastly independent and wholly committed to being the kind of place we always wanted to work and the kind of creative partner we always wanted to work with.

A bit about the role:

Tether is seeking a Part-Time Freelance Writer for a long-term project. This role will be a key member of a team of creatives working with our Beauty client. You’ll be the writer for this ongoing project, crafting copy, participating in creative ideation and proofing materials developed for various platforms, from social, email and web to video, packaging, collateral and in-store — adhering to established brand voice guidelines across all work. You’ll participate in daily stand-ups to discuss priorities and workflow as well as in regular status meetings with stakeholders and their performance marketing agency.

This is a contract position with a hybrid schedule. While working on-site at the Tether studio on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is not required, it is encouraged to foster collaboration and alignment with the team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide concepts and copy that effectively respond to the briefed objectives
  • Brand voice continuity that aligns with the brand guidelines
  • Contribute to marketing theme concepts
  • Authoring marketing headlines, copy and product descriptions
  • Video concepts and scripts
  • Contribute to presentations and status meetings
  • Daily time sheet entries
  • Collaboration with the project managers, designers and CD
What we’d like to see from you:

** We don’t necessarily expect candidates to check off every single item here. And we know this list doesn’t cover all the amazing (but relevant) qualifications you might bring to the job. Please tell us about any skills, experience, and talents you have that would make you a great candidate, even if we haven’t mentioned them here.

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, creative writing, journalism, advertising or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in writing marketing copy and product copy for luxury consumer brands.
  • Excellent knowledge of English grammar/usage and relevant resources, as well as best practices for storytelling across a range of media.
  • Note: This role will be dedicated to one client up to 25 hours a week.

 

Compensation: $40 – $50 hourly DOE. Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position.

*FYI:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This freelance opportunity does not qualify for company benefits.

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Freelance Designer
(1 Open role)
About Tether:

At Tether, we help brands define the human need that makes what they offer truly matter, through a unique approach that elevates story over style.

Tether was born in Seattle, 2008. We gave ourselves a name to reflect the enduring emotional connection we were determined to forge between brands and people, then set out to build our own creative playground, selling products we made, showing art, we curated and hosting all kind of community events and concerts.

A lot has changed since those early days. Throughout it all, we’ve remained steadfastly independent and wholly committed to being the kind of place we always wanted to work and the kind of creative partner we always wanted to work with.

A bit about the role:

Tether is seeking a Freelance Designer for a long-term project. This role will serve as the primary designer for a luxury beauty brand’s marketing and branding initiatives. A typical day would include leveraging brand guidelines to author designs, generating content across multiple projects, and meeting with the internal and external team, under the leadership of the Creative Director.

This is a contract position with a hybrid schedule. While working on-site at the Tether studio on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is not required, it is encouraged to foster collaboration and alignment with the team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design continuity of the brand refresh and design system
  • Contribute to marketing theme concepts and design treatments
  • Visual asset creation
  • Photoshoot/videoshoot coordination support
  • Packaging design extensions
  • Printed collateral design
  • Creative support for events
  • Production support for specs and proofing
  • Contribute to presentations and status meetings with their beauty team and their selected specialty agency
  • Daily time sheet entries
  • Collaboration with the project managers, writer and CD
What we’d like to see from you:

** We don’t necessarily expect candidates to check off every single item here. And we know this list doesn’t cover all the amazing (but relevant) qualifications you might bring to the job. Please tell us about any skills, experience, and talents you have that would make you a great candidate, even if we haven’t mentioned them here.

  • 3+ years of experience with print, packaging and digital content creation and design.
  • Retail merchandising design is all a plus. Ideally has experience in beauty category and/or luxury brands.
  • Note: This role will be dedicated to one client up to 35 hours a week.

 

Compensation: $40 – $50 hourly DOE. Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position.

*FYI:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This freelance opportunity does not qualify for company benefits.

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Freelance Associate Creative Director – Remote or Hybrid
(1 Open role)
About Tether:

At Tether, we help brands define the human need that makes what they offer truly matter, through a unique approach that elevates story over style.

Tether was born in Seattle, 2008. We gave ourselves a name to reflect the enduring emotional connection we were determined to forge between brands and people, then set out to build our own creative playground, selling products we made, showing art, we curated and hosting all kind of community events and concerts.

A lot has changed since those early days. Throughout it all, we’ve remained steadfastly independent and wholly committed to being the kind of place we always wanted to work and the kind of creative partner we always wanted to work with.

A bit about the role:

Tether is seeking a Freelance Associate Creative Director for a long-term project. This role will lead the creative process for a luxury beauty brand’s marketing branding and initiatives –  including client engagement, team oversight, authoring designs, art directing and overseeing multiple projects. This is a remote contract position with the potential needs for occasional in-person meetings,  presentations and photoshoot attendance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Brand oversight and strategic continuity of a recent brand refresh
  • Creative process and workflow management
  • Quarterly marketing theme concepts and planning
  • Art direction for visual asset creation
  • Photoshoot/videoshoot art direction, oversight, planning and coordinating
  • Talent casting
  • Packaging design extensions
  • Printed collateral design
  • Creative support for events
  • Production support for specs and proofing
  • Lead client engagement, presentations and status meetings
  • Collaboration and oversight with other external agencies
  • Monitor budgets and service levels that align with agreed upon SOW
  • Daily time sheet entries
  • Collaboration with the project manager, designer and writer
What we’d like to see from you:

** We don’t necessarily expect candidates to check off every single item here. And we know this list doesn’t cover all the amazing (but relevant) qualifications you might bring to the job. Please tell us about any skills, experience, and talents you have that would make you a great candidate, even if we haven’t mentioned them here.

  • 7+ years of experience of leading branding, packaging, print collateral, video and digital asset creation for luxury retail consumer brands
  • Background in the beauty/fashion industry is required
  • Experience in leading a team (writers and designers)
  • Travel may be required to attend photoshoots and client meetings
  • Note: This role will be dedicated to one client up to 35 hours a week

 

Compensation: $65 – $75 hourly DOE. Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position.

*FYI:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This freelance opportunity does not qualify for company benefits.

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While we might not be actively looking for a particular role, we’re always interested in great people and talent that can help complement our team. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] to let us know if you’re interested.

*FYI:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law