gillie is looking for a Brand & Operations Assistant to operationally support and strategically contribute to building a new hair and beauty accessories brand. You will work directly with the founder to turn ideas into projects and projects into successes.
What You'll Do
- Take responsibility for projects from product ideas to market launch.
- Coordinate communication with manufacturers and actively solicit new quotes, samples, and options.
- Manage launch planning, timings, deadlines, and shipping setups.
- Structure team tasks and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Support influencer collaborations, photoshoots, mood boards, and event planning.
- Maintain an overview of product status, schedules, and upcoming priorities.
What We're Looking For
- A highly organized way of working.
- Creative and independent thinking.
- Experience in e-commerce, brand building, product development, or startup structures.
- Willingness to communicate with suppliers, including international ones.
- Understanding of brands on an emotional, not just functional, level.
- Ability to implement things without needing to ask multiple times.
- Enjoyment in contributing ideas, structuring, and making decisions.
Technical Stack
- Asana
Team & Environment
You will be joining a team of 1-10 employees, working in direct collaboration with and reporting to the founder.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunity to help build a new brand from the beginning.
- Direct collaboration with the founder.
- Creative freedom and responsibility.
- Remote work or in Cologne, flexible.
- Flexible working hours and open communication.
- Lots of variety and genuine entrepreneurship instead of a routine job.
- Participation in photoshoots, influencer events, and content days.
- Close proximity to the brand and products: you are in the middle of the action.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode, with flexibility to work remotely or from Cologne.
gillie is building a brand with a real claim to quality, design, and effect. We are an equal opportunity employer.
