Our team started with two good friends and just 32 products in one salon in Cape Town, and now there are nearly 200 of us helping to make Yuppiechef the leading kitchen and homewares store in South Africa. We sell 8,000 products chosen from 700 leading international and local brands, and we are growing faster than ever.

We see ourselves as helping people find more moments of joy in their homes, through products that make everyday life more delicious, more comfortable, more innovative and more beautiful. Our omnichannel shopping experience delivers world-class service to our customers, both in our stores and online, wherever it’s most convenient for them. And we need you to help us achieve even more.

What does your role look like

Yuppiechef’s newsletters are an integral part of our marketing output – they are an important revenue driver for the company and are appreciated by loyal customers who read them. We design and send five mailers a week, each with a different theme and product selection, and their own creative and communication challenges. They are built in collaboration with the marketing manager and the buying and planning teams, to ensure that we deliver campaigns with broad commercial support.

Your role would include the following:

• Design five marketing newsletters per week, using our in-house developed newsletter system
• Share newsletters internally and collect feedback from different teams
• Be responsible for verifying that all links and information are correct and up-to-date according to plan
• Make final and spot checks that all special offers and promotions are live and available, before sending out the mail each weekday morning
• Establish a schedule for the creation and design of shippers to allow time for approvals from other teams
• Design of landing page marketing banners using an in-house developed system
• Stay on top of industry and media trends
• Support the rest of our design team, learn from them and collaborate with them on other projects as needed

Who are you

You describe yourself as someone who…

• is able to learn quickly
• wants to focus on one design medium and continually improve it, instead of being concerned with repetition
• enjoy finding creative ways to sell a product or solve a layout problem
• likes to be super organized and up to date, and pays great attention to detail
• is structured in how you manage your time and workflow
• communicates clearly and with empathy with teammates
• is motivated and able to work both individually and in a team
• can see the big picture and want to understand the impact of their work on the whole company
• meet deadlines
• asks questions and seeks clarification
• has a strong sense of responsibility for their role and sees themselves as an extension of the brand
• is passionate about the Yuppiechef product line and finds it easy to get excited about new discoveries in the kitchen and home

What experience and skills do you need for the position

• At least one year of design experience, preferably in retail (please attach a portfolio as indicated in the application process)
• Experienced user of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• An advanced degree from a design school is preferred.
• Familiarity with an email design platform such as Mailchimp

Environment, salary and benefits

Materials you will use:

Environment:

• When working from home, you will need your own stable broadband internet connection for this role.
• When you’re in the office, you’ll find a fully equipped communal kitchen where you can use the tools we sell, as well as fully stocked coffee stations where you can hone your barista skills.
• You will join an enthusiastic, creative and performance-driven marketing team
• You will be part of the marketing team’s daily calls and monthly company-wide calls, where we celebrate the accomplishments of all teams and discuss the future
• Office parking available

Compensation and Benefits:

• We pay competitive, market-related salaries based on skills and experience, and a profit share based on company performance
• Your salary is based on a “total cost to business” model and includes:
  • Contributions for medical aid (discovery)
  • Group life insurance
  • Retirement pension
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 17 days of paid annual leave increasing to 20 days with seniority

Company Description

Our team started with two good friends and just 32 products in one salon in Cape Town, and now there are nearly 200 of us helping to make Yuppiechef the leading kitchen and homewares store in South Africa. We sell 8,000 products chosen from 700 leading international and local brands, and we are growing faster than ever.

We see ourselves as helping people find more moments of joy in their homes, through products that make everyday life more delicious, more comfortable, more innovative and more beautiful. Our omnichannel shopping experience delivers world-class service to our customers, both in our stores and online, wherever it’s most convenient for them. And we need you to help us achieve even more.

Posted on 08 April 13:56, Closing date 7 June