Social Media Content Creator

Charles & Ivy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary interiors brand in Manchester is seeking a Social Media Content Creator. This role involves producing engaging content for various platforms, collaborating with the marketing team, and managing content creation tools. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience and a strong understanding of social media trends, particularly on TikTok and Instagram. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various perks.

Benefits

Collaborative team with strong in-house creative capability

Staff discounts and learning opportunities

Social/team activities

Loyalty holiday scheme

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in social media content creation or similar creative role.
• Strong understanding of social media trends, particularly on TikTok and Instagram.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the creation and editing of content across all social media channels.
• Develop engaging video and photo assets for both organic and paid use.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Executive for content planning.

Skills

Video editing

Photography

Design tools

Social media trends

Creative idea generation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Canva

Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Photoshop

Job description

About Charles & Ivy

Charles & Ivy is a contemporary interiors brand redefining premium living through design-led detail, quality craftsmanship, and aspirational storytelling. Following the successful launch of our mirror collection as our first step into interiors, we’re growing our team to elevate our social and digital presence across all key channels.

About the Role

As Social Media Content Creator, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality, engaging content across all Charles & Ivy channels — from concept through to execution.

You’ll bring creative ideas to life through video, photography, and design — ensuring every piece of content reflects the Charles & Ivy aesthetic and supports our brand storytelling. Working closely with the Social Media Executive, you’ll help translate strategic objectives into scroll-stopping visuals that drive awareness, engagement, and conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the creation and editing of content across all social media channels – primarily focussing on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest but also touching on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Develop engaging video and photo assets for both organic and paid use.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Executive to bring the content calendar to life — ensuring all content is planned, approved, and scheduled on time.
• Maintain brand consistency across all creative outputs, working within established guidelines.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns, shoots, and collaborations.
• Capture behind-the-scenes, UGC-style, and real-time social content at events and product launches.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Executive to ensure all content product by Charles & Ivy partners (influencers etc) follows a clear strategic brief that aligns with the wider brand guidelines and business goals.
• Manage all editing software and tools (Premiere Pro, CapCut, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva, etc.) to a high standard.
• Stay across emerging content formats and social trends to keep the brand relevant and engaging.

Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in social media content creation or similar creative role.
• Skilled in video editing, photography, and design tools (Adobe Creative Suite / CapCut / Canva).
• Strong understanding of social media trends, particularly on TikTok and Instagram.
• Excellent visual eye — able to interpret and elevate brand guidelines.
• Organised and detail‑oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Experience working with lifestyle, interiors, or fashion brands is a plus.

What We Offer

• Collaborative team with strong in-house creative and marketing capability
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Staff discounts and learning opportunities
• Social/team activities
• Loyalty holiday scheme

Location

Manchester with hybrid working.