This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who is excited to grow within a creative design environment. This role is highly visual and hands-on, with a focus on capturing and creating content both in-studio and on-site. The ideal candidate enjoys being immersed in a creative environment and has a strong eye for interiors, composition, and storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Capture
• Film and photograph in-studio moments.
• Capture project installs, walkthroughs, and behind-the-scenes content.
Content Creation & Editing
• Edit short-form video content (Reels) using tools such as CapCut or similar.
• Assist in creating Instagram Stories and day-to-day content.
• Post pre-edited professional Reels and videos, adding captions and text where needed to align with brand guidelines.
• Organize and maintain a library of photo and video assets.
Social Media Support
• Scheduling posts and maintaining the content calendar.
• Craft engaging captions and story content reflecting the James Thomas voice.
• Assist in monitoring engagement and identifying high-performing content.
Content Planning Support
• Assist with monthly content planning and contribute ideas for future content.
• Stay current on social media trends, particularly within interiors, design, and lifestyle brands.
• Primary focus will be Instagram, including Reels, Stories, and feed content.
• Strong visual eye with a background or interest in interiors, design, or lifestyle content preferred.
• Comfortable shooting on iPhone (and/or camera) with attention to lighting and composition.
• Familiarity with Canva, Instagram scheduling platforms, or basic Adobe Creative Suite tools is a plus.
• Experience editing short-form video (Reels).
• Ability to work with both raw and professional photo/video content.
• Experience writing or contributing to social media copy with a sense of storytelling.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, in-studio environment.
• Must be comfortable traveling locally to project sites, installs, and photo shoots as needed.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within a small creative team.
Benefits include:
• 4-Day work week
• Generous PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Monthly cell phone and transportation allowance
James Thomas is a Chicago-based interior design firm known for creating tailored, layered, and deeply personal spaces. We’re looking for a Chicago-based Content Creator & Social Media Coordinator to help bring our work to life across social platforms from behind-the-scenes studio moments to beautifully finished projects in a way that feels elevated, engaging, and true to the James Thomas brand.
