Creative & Content Marketing Assistant – EMEA

Position

Creative & Content Marketing Assistant – EMEA

Contract: 12 months contractor

Location: Milan (on-site required)

Reporting line: Direct report to Senior Creative Marketing Manager EMEA

Role Summary

We are looking for a Creative & Content Marketing Assistant to support the Senior Creative Marketing Manager EMEA in the daily execution of content creation, creative production and marketing activities across the EMEA region.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, with a strong emphasis on:

• Content creation

• Graphic adaptation

• Campaign execution

• Digital, social and retail creative assets

The role is based in Milan, requires daily interaction with international teams, and therefore fluent English is mandatory.

The position is intended as a 12-month contractor, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Reporting Structure

• The role reports directly to the Senior Creative Marketing Manager EMEA

• Works daily with:

• EMEA Marketing

• Retail

• Digital & E-commerce

• Social Media

• External agencies and freelancers

Core Responsibilities

1. Content Creation & Creative Execution (Primary Focus)

The core of the role is content creation support across digital, social and retail channels.

Support the creation and execution of visual content assets for:

• Social media (static & light motion content)

• Digital campaigns

• E-commerce content

• Retail & in-store communication

• Hands-on use of:

• Adobe Photoshop (mandatory)

• Adobe XD (mandatory)

• Adobe Illustrator (nice to have)

• Execution activities include:

• Resizing and adapting assets across formats and platforms

• Layout creation and content formatting

• Light photo retouching

• File preparation for print and digital

• Exporting assets according to brand guidelines

• Support the creation of:

• Social content layouts

• Brand presentation visuals

• Campaign recap decks

• Internal content previews

2. Content Production & Campaign Support

Support the organization of content for:

• Product launches

• Campaigns

• Community activations

• Brand events

• Assist in:

• Creative briefs

• Shot lists

• Content planning documents

• Support post-production phases:

• Content selection

• File cleanup and organization

• Content recap presentations

• Coordinate with:

• Photographers

• Videographers

• Agencies during production phases

3. Operational, Sample & Project Support

Daily operational support to the Senior Creative Marketing Manager EMEA

• Deck updates

• File organization

• Timeline tracking

• Deliverable follow-ups

Coordination between:

• Internal teams

• External creatives

On-site support during:

• Shoots

• Events

• Retail activations (if required)

Hands-on operational work related to physical assets and samples, including:

• Sorting and organizing product samples

• Supporting sample tracking and basic logistics

• Preparing products for shoots, events and presentations

Candidate Profile – Mandatory Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Pack

• Good working knowledge of Adobe XD

• Good knowledge of:

• Layout

• Typography

• Visual composition

• Experience in:

• Preparing assets for social, digital and retail channels

• Content and graphic execution in brand or agency environments

Content Sensitivity (Mandatory)

• Visual sensitivity and understanding of:

• Brand aesthetics

• Social content dynamics

• Digital-first formats

• Ability to adapt content for:

• Different platforms

• Different audiences

• Different creative needs (retail vs digital vs social)

Language Skills

• Italian: native or fluent

• English: fluent (written and spoken) – mandatory

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in:

• Creative teams

• Marketing departments

• Agencies

• Design studios

• Experience in:

• Content creation

• Social and digital assets

• Retail or product storytelling is a strong plus

Soft Skills

• Highly organized

• Detail-oriented

• Reliable and precise

• Able to manage tight deadlines

• Proactive and solution-oriented

• Strong aesthetic awareness

Work Setup

• Milan-based role

• Office presence required 3 days per week + Smart Working

• Occasional travel for productions and events possible

Contract Details

• Freelance / Contractor

• Duration: 12 months

• Full-time commitment preferred