i have so many friends with jobs and great opportunities opening up and i wanted to share with you the details in case you are on the lookout for work. you can always click that link up top in my navigation bar that says “jobs” to check the job listings on a regular basis, we update this often. see if there is a position you might be the perfect fit for!
see the list below for job listings near you! keep in mind it is always best to send all appropriate links & materials when submitting for the positions. -bri
description: Beauty Studio in Beverly Hills is seeking a PT Front Desk Specialist committed to growing within the company and with a set schedule of roughly 25 hours per week (including Saturdays.)
Ideal candidate has an interest in the world of beauty, experience with customer service and scheduling systems (please list those you have worked with), and the ability to commit to a set weekly schedule.
tasks include: Responsibilities include (but not limited to) prompt response to client phone calls and emails, client relations and comfort while they are in the studio, funds management at check out, as well as light cleaning to maintain esthetic throughout the work day.
more details: Salon experience preferred, business uses STX for scheduling and payment processing.
contact: If interested, please reach out with cover letter (or simply intro email) & resume to info@striiike.com with the subject line: Front Desk Associate
description: We are a small, creative team seeking a full-time production project manager to make sure that our invitation and paper goods printing and production processes run reliably and efficiently. We need someone who can create and implement systems for productivity, as well as anticipate and solve any problems that may arise. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurially minded, energetic, adaptable, smart and articulate individual willing to roll up their sleeves and help effectively build and evolve our business. All applicants must be extremely organized, hard working, detail oriented and self-directed. We are looking for a candidate that will have longevity within the company. This is the perfect position for someone with a desire to be an important part of a creative team. Please note that this is not a design position.
tasks include: Planning and organizing production schedules, maintaining strict timelines for all orders company wide, determining quality control standards, overseeing production processes, supervising the work of junior staff, organizing relevant training sessions and communicating with clients via phone and email.
more details: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, Minimum of 2 years experience in project management, Creative problem solver, self motivated, punctual, Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, Excellent communication skills, Knowledge of Adobe programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
contact: Please send resume and salary requirements to amy(at)smittenonpaper.com
job title: Full-time Wholesale Sales and Operations Manager
description: We are a rapidly growing jewelry company located in the downtown-LA jewelry district.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurially minded, energetic, adaptable, smart and articulate individual willing to roll up their sleeves and help effectively build and evolve our business. We are a small company with big dreams so there is always room for growth depending on your past experience, future performance, and enthusiasm. We are looking for someone who will have longevity with the company. You must be a highly organized and detail oriented person. This is the perfect position for someone with a desire to work with a stylish company and creative team.
tasks include: Ensuring timely fulfillment of all orders and all related jewelry production, Communicating with wholesale accounts and retail clients regarding shipping and fulfillment of orders. Attending trunk shows and sales on behalf of the company as necessary. Coordination with vendors to ensure timely receipt of raw materials and purchase orders. Communicating with the rest of the team to make sure everyone is aware of current orders and inventory levels. Maintaining jewelry samples for use in-house, trade shows and for press pulls. Updating and maintaining the website with current press item (print, celeb, and online).
more details: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 1-2 years experience. Must also be a creative problem solver, self-motivated, punctual, and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Proficiency using MS Word, Excel. Knowledge of Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus. Good understanding of online jewelry, marketing, and E-commerce industry trends. Knowledge and aptitude for working with e-commerce technology (Shopify) and analytic tools (website analytic tools, content management systems, databases, basic html)
contact: please send your resume and any related online resources (blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) to us via email:jenel@arielgordonjewelry.com please include a cover letter that is no more than 1-2 paragraphs long, detailing specifically and clearly why you believe you would be a good fit for our team.
Tasks Include: Inventory Control: daily monitorization of inventory levels, input purchase orders into inventory system, facilitating purchase order quantities, ensuring product is delivered on time. Strategic Planning and forecasting: acute planning responsibilities, forecasting inventory per quarter, new product launches scheduling. Systematic Development: improvement of operations, initializing new roll out producers, communicating to team and coordinating with production team in HK.
More details: The ideal candidate for this position will lead operations and will be accountable for the development and execution of the strategy that delivers the operational necessary to sustain growth, enhances the predictability of profit, optimizes utilization, drives improvement in all processes, and generates world-class customer satisfaction with quality. This is a full-time position based in downtown LA. The growth potential is endless! We want you to do well and succeed in all you do with us. Benefits include working in a fun and creative workspace with like-minded young individuals and a consistent schedule and flexible time off policy. Compensation is based on experience.
Contact: Please email resume and cover letter to hr@zgla.com
today you can win $500 to spend on clothes at show me your mumu! they have so many adorable boho clothes. i’m loving their faux fur jackets so much lately. what are your favorites? comment with links to them below to enter to win!
my e-mailing life looks a little like this – load emails, go through and delete junk/unwanted emails, then go back and prioritize the important ones and start working my way down the list. that lasts for about 15 minutes when new emails start coming in and my little system is totally blown. i send and receive hundreds of e-mails a week and creating some sort of system is completely necessary for survival. i asked beth, who is a professional organizer (and helped me with my closet) to offer up some simple, time saving hacks for our inboxes, hello canned responses, my new best friend!
watch these short 1 minute videos and see if they help ya…
Stop Using Your Inbox as a To-do List: Because you can’t prioritize your email inbox, it’s time to stop using it as a to-do list. Scrolling through a long list of emails usually means something gets left undone and it’s a big ole’ time waster.
Canned Responses, Your New Best Friend:
Do you feel like you write the same e-mail over and over again? Searching through sent mail so you can copy and paste your previous response to someone? Setting up canned responses in your email program basically feels like you’re performing magic. Because you save so much time by not having to write the same thing over and over again! We use these with blog submissions.
Work Smarter – Turning Off Your Email Notifications:
If you do nothing else, turn off all notifications. Getting distracted when an email comes in is a huge time waster and effects our ability to get quality work done. It’s impossible to focus on projects when you’re getting constantly interrupted by email dings. We’ve all been there, typing away at an email and then “oh look, ASOS is having a sale…”
Automating Email with Filters:
I love automating my email inbox by setting up filters; it’s the easiest way for me to stay in control and it just takes a teeny bit of time to set up on the back-end. You can set up a filter for just about anything (my favorite is setting up one junk mail). I set up a filter to look for the words unsubscribe—the amount of emails that don’t hit my inbox because of this filter is amazing.
hopefully these will save you some time and help you get organized. let us know what you think! what else would you like to organize in your life?
the idea that you need to be creative or productive all of the time can often feel like a lot of pressure. we’re constantly working to stay ahead of the curve and put our best foot forward and honestly, sometimes it’s exhausting. one of the most rewarding things i did for the blog was to take a leap and rent a studio space. it felt like a big undertaking at the time but has really paid off in the things that we’ve been able to create. i thought it’d be fun to share some tips about workspaces and what i’ve found to be helpful in establishing a work zone and reimagining the places that we create. no matter if you’re working from your living room, home office, shared space or the 21st floor of a high rise we all need to mix it up every once in awhile because let’s be real, no matter your job, things can get kinda boring day after day.
make it fresh – take the time to keep your workspace clean, organized and tidy. it does take time -those plants that you love need a lot of care, and those white floors need to be re-painted every year (ours just were!), be willing to invest the time and sometimes money to keep up the things that matter to you. figure out what’s important in your space, and be sure to not let those things go. sometimes just simply rearranging my desk, changing my desktop wallpaper and organizing my desktop folders can put me in a better headspace!
make a statement – i’ve wanted to get a custom neon sign for the studio to hang over our desks. help me think of cool phrases! i was considering “be here, now” (since i have a problem with always thinking into the future) or “you better work, bitch.” (ha! a good b.spears reference).
make it yours – having your workspace feel like it’s a reflection of you is important. you’ll be more enticed to spend time there and invite people in when you feel comfortable and confident in your office. it took us almost a year to furnish the studio because i wanted to wait for the right pieces and not fill it with things that i’d get sick of down the road. we spend a significant portion of our day at work so spend time making it personal and filling it with the things you love, it’s worth the investment.
make a mess – whenever i’m feeling uninspired or stuck, i need to just make a mess and create something. call a friend over to the studio to paint or do a fun project. i keep a large area in the studio free to be a blank canvas that is solely meant for projects and shoots. i love taking these behind the scenes “not as pretty” shots. they’re a fond reminder of the creative energy and beauty that has been created in my studio.
make a new layout – don’t be afraid to move things around and mix up your layout. keep yoga mats around for afternoon stretching, put your feet up and work from the couch, push your desks closer together to encourage collaboration, work outside in the sunshine…there are so many ways to work – experiment and see what’s ideal for you.
we all have that piece of advice that someone we respected gave us, something that stuck in our minds and something that we still follow to this day. some of them are tiny little tips that don’t seem like much but we remember them forever (whether they are fully true or not!) here’s some we’ve found helpful…(and a cute notebook above to write a few down) what helpful tips have you learned along the way?
• always send a thank you note within 5 days.
• never make a big decision late at night, sleep on it.
• don’t have dairy when you have a cold.
• always take a photo of your passport before you go on a trip, in case you lose it it’s easier to go through the process.
