We are hiring!

  • Colour Designer
  • Social Media Manager

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Colour Designer

 

Maria Killam’s eDesign department is BUSY and we need help! 

Maria Killam is the CEO and Founder of THE System for Specifying Colour – Understanding Undertones®, Interior Decorator, Author, Educator, and internationally sought-after Colour Expert. Maria Killam has been a leader in eDesign and on-line consultations since 2010 specializing in specifying colour online via eDesign.

We are looking for an experienced Interior Decorator or Designer with exceptional colour skills to work with our team. This position will start part-time at a minimum of 30 hours a week but based on the right person, could quickly become full-time.

This is a remote Freelance Contracted position working with our team in North America.  

Enhance your portfolio and skill set by working with us doing eDesign and getting a deeper learning in Maria’s proprietary system for choosing colour.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Evaluate colours and undertones based on the photos received.
  • Work with the team to identify which paint colours to specify to make those spaces look great.
  • Where appropriate identify and recommend hard finishes based on colour evaluation for: Countertops, backsplash tile, bathroom tile and fixtures, faucets, lighting fixtures, hardware, outdoor planters, railings etc.
  • Identify and recommend exterior finishes for roofing, siding, windows, door colour and pavers.
  • Respond to client email inquiries and offer product solutions
  • Prepare well written communications to client
  • Evaluate projects with team and make recommendations to present to client
  • Assemble slides for the client’s presentations, both from our library of slides and creating new ones when necessary
  • Review consultations for flow, spelling, grammar, tense, content and readability
  • Prepare creative, well thought out client presentations

 

Requirements:

  • At least 5 to 10 years of professional design experience preferred
  • Extraordinary grasp of colour and the nuances of undertones
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experienced in online design consultations an asset
  • Experience with Google Slide and or PowerPoint or other client presentation software
  • At least 5 to 10 years of working with interior design projects/decorating
  • Must have flexible hours Mon-Fri and answer emails evenings and weekends.
  • Must have a new or up to date perfect colour display computer monitor – Mac preferred

 

Keys to Success:

  • You have an extraordinary commitment to customer delight
  • You strive to maintain the highest standards of quality
  • You get results with integrity and make the best decisions for the client
  • You have good planning and organizational skills for yourself and others
  • You’re open, proactive and have a collaborative approach to team working
  • You have excellent attention to detail
  • Above all, you love to share and learn and want to be inspired and inspire others.

 

We will train the right person on Maria’s system of Understanding Undertones.

Apply here, with your cover letter and resume with portfolio photos and links to social media accounts.  We will contact qualified applicants with next steps.

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Social Media Manager & SEO Specialist

 

Maria Killam Inc. is looking for a full-time, social media manager & SEO specialist based in the Vancouver Lower Mainland to join our team. We will consider a remote if outside the area.

The primary role is to grow and coordinate our social media presence.

We’re looking for an individual with at least 2-3 years’ experience in social media management and marketing.

You should have a command of best practices and trends in social media marketing and writing/blogging. You are creative and have a styling background or a flair and some knowledge in home decor.

Bottom line: You need to have a solid understanding of how online marketing works including lead magnets, opt-in pages, sales pages, email marketing processes, webinars, Facebook marketing, Instagram, Pinterest, paid and organic marketing, CRM, SEMrush etc.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborate in content calendar promotion and with campaigns.
  • Create and manage online ad campaigns
  • Ensure the brand is expressed in Maria’s voice consistently across all social channels.
  • Write entertaining and informative copy for our readers.
  • Plan and maintain a content calendar for the year.
  • Map out the schedule and resources for Instagram.
  • Ensure all Target keywords are in all social media posts.
  • Ensure all content matches SEO targets. Update blog posts for SEO targeting
  • Identify and implement methods of growing list. (Engage influencers)
  • Update Blog posts with keywords and SEO

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years professionally working in social media platform
  • Strong knowledge of best marketing practices in all social media platforms
  • Be up on the latest trends in social media marketing incl. SEMrush experience
  • Skilled at developing engaging content with promotional objectives
  • Exceptional verbal, grammar and spelling skills.
  • Basic Photoshop skills
  • Experienced in home décor or at least a fanatical home design enthusiast
  • General marketing experience (Email & Online marketing ideal).
  • Excellent communicator and great team player
  • Minimum 2 years professionally working in social media platforms
  • Maintain confidential information

 

Keys to Success:

  • You have a super-high commitment to customer delight
  • You are not an agency or company – you are an individual looking to join a team
  • You are kind and emphatic
  • You strive to maintain the highest standards of quality
  • You get results with integrity
  • You are artistic and creative
  • You have good planning and organizational skills for yourself and others
  • You’re open, proactive and have a collaborative approach to team working
  • You have excellent attention to detail
  • Previous experience as a content manager or copywriter would be nice to have
  • Above all, you love to share and learn and want to be inspired and inspire others.

 

Apply here, with your resume with salary expectations and cover letter. Be sure to include relevant social media links demonstrating your work. Tell us who you are.

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