THE JOB

Monday is looking for an experienced copywriter who thinks like a strategist to join our Vancouver team. In this role, you’ll exercise your creativity, strategic skills and attention to detail daily. You’ll be tasked with delivering and overseeing on-brand content for Monday’s clients—including copy for social, ads, campaigns, products, web and blogs. You’ll also bring your versatile voice and strong editor’s eye to brand strategy work—shaping brand strategies, messaging and voice, and working with the team to develop out-of-the-box campaign concepts and engagement strategies. You’ll support clients in varying industries, writing both creative and functional copy, in short and long form. The person best suited for this role is a passionate, experienced writer who can spot a dangling modifier and a comma splice from a mile away, and can jump between distinctive brand voices with ease. You are an incredible listener and group facilitator who can find the nuggets of gold hidden in pages of notes. You will report to our CEO while working closely with our team in our Vancouver Headquarters (hybrid: minimum 2 days/week in-office).

To apply: Submit your resume, cover letter and a link to your portfolio or recent work here. We want to know who you are and what you sound like, so we’ll only consider applications that include a cover letter. 

DAY TO DAY YOU WILL

• Create brand positioning, voice and style guides 
• Write for a variety of channels—websites, digital ads, email, social, blogs
• Edit and give thoughtful feedback on copy for other team members 
• Write briefs and oversee execution
• Lead and facilitate client workshops
• Develop campaign concepts and supporting copy
• Confidently present work to clients
• Brief and collaborate with graphic designers, videographers and photographers to develop campaigns and social media content
• Participate in weekly team meetings and daily huddle
• Carefully track your hours and adhere to project scope set out by the Project Manager and Account Manager
• Contribute your insights to the Monday blog on a regular basis

QUALITIES AND SKILLS YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You have 6 or more years of experience writing and editing copy (including website copy, ads, email and social content)—with impeccable attention to detail, an understanding of grammar and style, and the versatility to work within a variety of voices and style guides
• You’re an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys a fast-paced environment 
• You are a confident speaker and facilitator who can manage a room of big personalities
• You’re able to give and receive feedback on creative
• You’re a self-starter who is deeply organized—you’ll be touching multiple projects at once, so keeping tabs on your deadlines, to-dos and calendar will be key
• You’re a relentless learner who explores new topics and finds joy in reading and researching 
• You have a proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and collaborate
• You have a strategic mind and can easily switch between concept and execution
• You take full personal responsibility for your life and actions. You never blame—you find solutions.
• You are passionate about the outdoors and value an active lifestyle 

THESE WOULD BE REALLY NICE 

• University degree in English, communications, marketing, publishing or related field / or proven experience
• In-house lifestyle brand or agency-side experience
• Experience creating brand positioning, voice guides and marketing strategies
• Experience collaborating with designers and other creatives 

TOOLS + SOFTWARE YOU’LL USE

• Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Gmail and GCal
• Basecamp
• Harvest and Harvest Forecast
• Miro
• Mailchimp
• Wordpress

OTHER THINGS

Reports to: Creative Director or CEO
Works closely with: Insights, Strategy, Design
Located in: Vancouver, BC (hybrid, in office 2 days/week)
Salary: $80,000-90,000 plus quarterly performance bonus
Closes: July 21, 2024

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ABOUT MONDAY

Monday Creative is a branding and creative studio in Vancouver, BC. We are a whip-smart team of strategists, copywriters and designers with expertise in retail and ecommerce. Our passion is building brands that enhance human potential—with a special focus on active, outdoor and natural wellness brands. We believe that active, outdoor living brings out the best in all of us, so we’re on a mission to seduce people into the outdoors, and to make health, movement and nature the most desirable ‘products’ available. We love what we do and want to work with others who feel the same—who look forward to Monday the way most people look forward to Friday. Our goal is not only to create inspiring work, but to be the best part of our clients’ week. We are committed to ownership, curiosity, adventure, co-creation, and empathy. We’re true optimists and our energy is contagious. Want to join us?

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THE JOB

Monday is looking for a Junior Designer to join our Vancouver team (3 months, 20 hours/week). In this role, you’ll flex your creativity across an array of deliverables for Monday’s client projects and our own marketing materials. You’ll bring vision and imagination to each project, along with strong organizational and communication skills, an up-to-date knowledge of the latest design trends and an eye for design detail. 

You’ll support Intermediate and Senior Designers with effective, on-brief work. You’ll create a range of progressive design solutions, answering the brief—while staying collaborative and flexible in your approach.

The person best suited for this role is a passionate self-starter with a diverse aesthetic who thrives bouncing between multiple projects. You will report to our Design Lead while working closely with our team in our Vancouver HQ (hybrid approach, with two days a week in-office). 

DAY TO DAY YOU WILL

• Support the visual design for brand identities and campaigns for Monday’s roster of clients
• Create digital and print assets including email, digital ads, landing pages, blog and social content
• Collaborate with art directors, writers, strategists, account and project managers to create brave and challenging work for our clients' brands.
• Implement Monday’s marketing and promotional materials
• Participate in daily team meetings (3 days/week)
• Carefully track your hours and adhere to project scope set out by the Project Manager

QUALITIES AND SKILLS YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You have 1–2 years’ experience in a production or design role or professional design program. Note: This is an entry-level role—recent design program graduates and self-taught designers with strong portfolios are welcome to apply
• You have a passion and enthusiasm for ideas, concepts, design, with a creative flair
• You have impeccable attention to detail and ability to work with very diverse clients
• You’re an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys a fast-paced environment 
• You’re able to openly receive and action feedback on creative 
• You’re a self-starter who is deeply organized—you’ll be keeping tabs on your deadlines, to-dos and calendar
• You’re a relentless learner who explores new topics and finds joy in exploring and researching 
• You have a proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and collaborate
• You take full personal responsibility for your life and actions. You never blame—you find solutions
• You are passionate about the outdoors and living an active lifestyle.

THESE WOULD BE REALLY NICE 

• University or college degree in design, fine art, visual communications, digital media or related field 
• Experience collaborating with copywriters and other creatives 

TOOLS + SOFTWARE YOU’LL USE

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Squarespace and Webflow
• Google Suite
• Gmail + GCal
• Basecamp
• Harvest + Forecast
• Slack
• Keynote/Powerpoint

OTHER THINGS

Reports to: Design lead (or Creative Director)

Works closely with: Editorial, Strategy, Design

Located in: Vancouver, BC

Salary range: 3-month contract. $28/h 

ABOUT MONDAY

Monday is a branding and creative marketing agency in Vancouver, British Columbia. We know we’re all more connected to each other and the planet we’re active and outside—so we’re building brands that do just that. Our team of researchers, strategists, writers, and designers are the best and the brightest from outdoor, wellness and technical apparel brands around the world. We’ve come together to champion regenerative brands so we can all do more good.

We’re creating a culture we can’t wait to come back to each Monday. We love what we do and want to work with others who feel the same. Our goal is not only to create inspiring work, but to be the best part of our clients’ week. We are committed to ownership, curiosity, adventure, co-creation, and empathy. We’re true optimists and our energy is contagious. Want to join us?

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Already a fan of Monday—but don’t see a role that fits? We’re flattered (and the feeling is mutual).

Stay one step ahead and introduce yourself with your cover letter and resume. We’ll review and reach out to qualified candidates when we’re ready to add more talent to our team.

PSA: If you’re a recruiter or an agency—thanks, but no thanks.

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Calling all free spirits! Love to flex your creative muscles but reluctant to be tied down? We’re always on the lookout for contractors/freelancers to jump in. If you’re meticulous in your craft with a portfolio to back it up, we should talk.

Ready to run? Submit your resume and portfolio and we’ll reach out if there’s a fit.

PSA: If you’re a recruiter or an agency—thanks, but no thanks.

Apply