We're Hiring
Problem solvers and storytellers. We are a diverse team of individuals, all makers at heart.
Our Mission
Our mission is to streamline the creative process. In today’s fast-paced digital world, the demand for high-quality design and content assets is growing exponentially. Nearly 90% of businesses struggle with producing these assets on time, on budget and on brand.
The critical issue isn’t the increasing demand; it’s the lack of efficient processes and resources to meet this demand. What’s more, creative teams are often burdened with tasks that distract them from their core competencies. Mates Incorporated exists to solve this — by making it easy for brands to make things at scale, freeing up their creative teams to focus on what they do best.
Why Choose Mates?
Empowered & flexible
As a contractor, you typically have more control over your work schedule. You can choose when and where you work, which can provide a better work-life balance. This flexibility can be particularly appealing to those who prefer non-traditional hours.
World's best clients
You will often have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different companies. This can provide a more diverse and interesting work experience and can also help to broaden your skill set and professional network.
Solve big problems
You'll work on big problems with leading brands while being part of a close-knit startup atmosphere You'll experience the excitement of high-impact projects and the agility of a dynamic team, providing a unique and enriching work experience.
Open Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Digital Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all digital projects, setting digital strategies and ensuring that all digital initiatives align with our clients’ objectives and our company’s mission. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and propose innovative digital solutions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and implement digital strategies that align with our clients’ objectives and our company’s mission.
- Oversee all digital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, propose digital solutions and ensure their satisfaction.
- Stay up-to-date with digital technologies and trends, and apply this knowledge to our strategies.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a Digital Director or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of design field, digital marketing strategies and technologies.
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on digital solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Design and Digital Production Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all design and digital production projects from conception to completion. You will work closely with clients and our team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meeting quality standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Manage design and digital production projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and meeting quality standards.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, propose solutions and ensure their satisfaction.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all aspects of the projects are aligned.
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the design and/or digital production field.
- Strong understanding of design principles and digital production processes.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions that drive project success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual content for our clients using tools such as Photoshop and Figma. You will work directly with clients, translating their vision into high-quality design assets.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Design and create high-quality graphics for a variety of clients using Photoshop and Figma.
- Collaborate with our team and clients to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
- Motion graphics skills a plus
- Interested in new technologies
- Great at working with others
- Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback into design revisions.
- Maintain organization and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design.
- Previous experience working with a top agency or brand.
- Proficient in Photoshop and Figma.
- Demonstrable portfolio showcasing creative design projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with a preference for direct interaction with clients.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for creativity and problem solving.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for supporting our design team in creating engaging graphics for a variety of media. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers and contribute to high-impact projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Assist the design team in creating graphics for a variety of clients.
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
- Participate in design briefs and concept meetings.
- Help prepare design files for final production.
- Maintain organisation and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.
- Basic understanding of graphic design principles.
- Proficient in graphic design software including Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other visual design tools.
- Ability to work well in a team and take direction.
- Strong communication, conceptual thinking and design skills.
- A portfolio of design work showcasing creativity and problem-solving skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Design Systems UI Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining our UI components and design systems. Your focus will be on ensuring consistency, scalability and efficiency across all our design projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and maintain the UI components and design systems used across our projects.
- Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure the design system meets their needs and is easy to use.
- Document and communicate design system guidelines to the team and clients.
- Continually iterate on the design system based on user feedback and technological advancements.
- Ensure the design system scales effectively across different projects and platforms.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in UI design and design systems.
- Proficiency in design software such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD and InVision.
- Strong understanding of UI design principles and methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions and process.
- Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs.
- A portfolio showcasing relevant skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an AI Content Specialist, you will be responsible for leveraging artificial intelligence to create and optimise content across various digital platforms. You will work closely with clients to understand their current processes, identify areas where AI can enhance scalability and educate them on how to implement these AI-driven solutions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and implement AI-driven content strategies that align with our clients’ objectives and our company’s mission.
- Use AI tools to create, optimise, and manage content across various digital platforms.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their current processes, propose AI content solutions, and educate them on implementation.
- Identify areas where AI can enhance scalability and efficiency in content creation and management.
- Stay up-to-date with AI technologies and trends, and apply this knowledge to our content strategies.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as an AI Content Specialist or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with prompt writing and AI tools such as Claude, OpenAI Jasper, Outranking, Copy.ai, Frase, etc.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in content creation and optimization.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on AI-driven solutions.
If you’re a forward-thinking content specialist with a knack for leveraging AI technologies and educating clients, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and experience the excitement of high-impact projects and the agility of a dynamic team, providing a unique and enriching work experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Email Marketing Expert, you will be responsible for developing, designing and implementing email marketing strategies that align with our clients’ objectives and our company’s mission. You will work closely with clients and our team to create engaging email campaigns that drive customer engagement and business growth.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Develop, design, and implement email marketing strategies that align with our clients’ objectives and our company’s mission.
- Design and build direct email marketing campaigns to improve customer retention and acquisition using tools such as Klaviyo, Emarsys, Salesforce, and Mailchimp.
- Analyse campaign performance and suggest improvements.
- Ensure emails follow industry policies and best practices.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and propose email marketing solutions.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as an Email Marketing Expert or in a similar role.
- Proficient in email marketing software and marketing automation tools such as Klaviyo, Emarsys, Salesforce, and Mailchimp.
- Strong understanding of marketing strategies and how to apply them in email marketing campaigns.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions that drive customer engagement and business growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Digital Strategy Consultant, you will be responsible for helping our clients enhance the scalability of their design, marketing, branding and content processes. You will conduct comprehensive research on competitors, market trends, platforms and current ways of working, and propose innovative strategies for improvement.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, current processes and objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive research on competitors, market trends, platforms and clients’ current ways of working.
- Develop and propose innovative strategies to enhance the scalability of clients’ design processes.
- Present and explain strategies to clients and guide them through the implementation process.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a Digital Strategy Consultant or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of design principles and digital production processes.
- Excellent research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions that enhance scalability and efficiency.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Contract/Part-time/Remote
A globally renowned outdoor sports brand is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Coordinator for a 6-month contract position. This role offers a 16-hour retainer with the potential for up to 24 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a background in project management/coordination, preferably in creative or digital projects. This is a fully remote position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Manage and coordinate project meetings, including setting agendas, ensuring attendance, and distributing action items
- Act as a single point of contact for team members, facilitating communication between teams
- Review and distribute briefs and assets, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Track work progress and maintain up-to-date project statuses in Asana and MS Teams
- Identify and mitigate potential risks or issues within project briefs
- Manage daily routines to ensure smooth project flow and timely deliveries
- Conduct quality control checks on deliverables before distribution
- Coordinate with team members to prioritize tasks and manage workloads
- Assist in asset management, including downloading images and removing backgrounds when necessary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably in creative or digital industries
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in project management tools, specifically Asana and MS Teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Nice-to-Haves
- PMP or Agile certifications
- Experience with creative software and asset management
- Familiarity with the fashion or outdoor industry
If you’re a highly organized individual with a passion for coordinating creative projects and ensuring smooth team operations, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help bring innovative designs to life!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.