Kinfolk Submission Manager

In addition to any currently listed positions on our website, we are always keen to hear from individuals who would be interested in joining our team. If you’d like to throw your creative hat in the ring to be considered for future positions, please feel welcome to submit an application below. You may not hear from us right away, but you’ll be the first candidates we consider when new positions open.

About the Company:

Delving deeply into home, work, style and culture, Kinfolk promotes quality of life and connects a global community of creative professionals from London to Tokyo. Since 2011, Kinfolk has become a leading lifestyle authority with a dynamic mix of print and online media, including a quarterly magazine sold in over 100 countries in four languages, daily posts on Kinfolk.com, bestselling books, plus international events and a gallery space in the heart of Copenhagen.

Ouur (ouurmedia.com) is a lifestyle publisher and agency creating print and digital media for a young creative audience. Ouur shares Kinfolk's headquarters in Denmark and accesses a hard-to-reach audience of young creatives through publications including Kinfolk magazine. Ouur also offers media expertise to a global list of clients who seek progressive campaigns, films, content creation and bespoke publications. Clients include Zara, Toast, West Elm, Diesel, LG Electronics, Minted, Isetan and Stutterheim.

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Position title: Art Director

Job location: Copenhagen, Denmark 

Compensation: Based on experience. 5 weeks vacation

Commencement date: Hiring as needed

Employment duration: Permanent, with three-month statutory probationary window

Category and working hours: Salaried, 40 hours per week

General Functions:

Strategize, build and maintain a strong visual brand identity and aesthetic across print and digital channels
Brainstorm, research and develop visual formats, feature ideas, mood boards and style guides
Work collaboratively with key Kinfolk staff including the Brand Director, Publishing Director, editors, copy editors and contributors
Source, maintain and guide an ever-evolving stable of contributors to ensure that content is ahead of the curve, on-brand and of a consistently high standard
Brief, commission and work with photographers, stylists and illustrators to develop content in all stages of the creative process, from concepts to final print proofs
Conceptualize and produce photo shoots, including leading casting, location scouting, styling and post-production
Manage and maintain art budgets, schedules, production timing and flat plans
Work with the core team on marketing initiatives and handle PR inquires
Remain well informed about the general media landscape, the photography industry and the latest creative talent

Skills and Qualifications:

3-4 years of professional experience as the lead creative in a lifestyle media, visual arts or fashion industry
Strong visual portfolio and an ability to consistently generate inspired/unexpected visual ideas
Comfortable sharing ideas/creative license with staff and contractors
Able to clearly illustrate ideas and nurture the creative process from genesis to delivery
Strong existing network and relationships with creative talent and agencies
Experience with photography, creative production, design techniques, tools and principles
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Experience overseeing post-production, pre-press and press including retouching, color-correction and file delivery
Proven ability to manage and own large-scale projects and to meet budgets and deadlines
Outstanding communication skills with an emphasis on efficiency, clarity and empathy
At home in a small, dynamic team and comfortable working both in person and long distance

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Deadline for Applications: Open, hiring as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should create an account with Submittable and submit an application with 1) Cover letter 2) Résumé 3) PDF of relevant work or links to online portfolio.

Please note: You may send over relevant information through this form for us to hold on file, but you may be required to officially apply through the proper application process for specific job openings when available.

In addition to any currently listed positions on our website, we are always keen to hear from individuals who would be interested in joining our team. If you’d like to throw your creative hat in the ring to be considered for future positions, please feel welcome to submit an application below. You may not hear from us right away, but you’ll be the first candidates we consider when new positions open.

About the Company:

Delving deeply into home, work, style and culture, Kinfolk promotes quality of life and connects a global community of creative professionals from London to Tokyo. Since 2011, Kinfolk has become a leading lifestyle authority with a dynamic mix of print and online media, including a quarterly magazine sold in over 100 countries in four languages, daily posts on Kinfolk.com, bestselling books, plus international events and a gallery space in the heart of Copenhagen.

Ouur (ouurmedia.com) is a lifestyle publisher and agency creating print and digital media for a young creative audience. Ouur shares Kinfolk's headquarters in Denmark and accesses a hard-to-reach audience of young creatives through publications including Kinfolk magazine. Ouur also offers media expertise to a global list of clients who seek progressive campaigns, films, content creation and bespoke publications. Clients include Zara, Toast, West Elm, Diesel, LG Electronics, Minted, Isetan and Stutterheim.

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Position title: Editor

Job location: Copenhagen, Denmark 

Compensation: Based on experience. Five weeks vacation

Commencement date: Hiring as needed

Employment duration: Permanent, with three-month statutory probationary window

Category and working hours: Salaried, 37 hours per week

General Functions:

Assist with existing and new Kinfolk projects, including editorial management, strategic planning and content development 
Brief, commission and manage freelance writers and copy-editors
Manage and maintain editorial flat plans, schedules, production and budgets
Brainstorm, research and write clear, on-brand copy across various print and digital projects including articles, interviews and essays
Write and edit marketing material for publishing projects including website and social media copy
Write and edit copy for client services projects including advertising campaigns
Line-edit and fact-check copy

Skills and Qualifications:

3-4 years of professional experience working within an editorial team in a print or digital field  
Strong writing portfolio and a great sense for strong, innovative stories  
Experience with both line-editing and fact-checking stories
Experience with InDesign  
Outstanding organizational skills and written communication, as this role will be a bridge between the editorial teams in the United States and Denmark  
Previous experience in marketing and social media management is considered an advantage  
Strong copy editing experience working with American AP Style is considered an advantage

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Deadline for Applications: Open, hiring as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should create an account with Submittable and submit an application with 1) Cover letter 2) Résumé 3) PDF of relevant work or links to online portfolio.

Please note: You may send over relevant information through this form for us to hold on file, but you may be required to officially apply through the proper application process for specific job openings when available.

In addition to any currently listed positions on our website, we are always keen to hear from individuals who would be interested in joining our team. If you’d like to throw your creative hat in the ring to be considered for future positions, please feel welcome to submit an application below. You may not hear from us right away, but you’ll be the first candidates we consider when new positions open.

About the Company:

Delving deeply into home, work, style and culture, Kinfolk promotes quality of life and connects a global community of creative professionals from London to Tokyo. Since 2011, Kinfolk has become a leading lifestyle authority with a dynamic mix of print and online media, including a quarterly magazine sold in over 100 countries in four languages, daily posts on Kinfolk.com, bestselling books, plus international events and a gallery space in the heart of Copenhagen.

Ouur (ouurmedia.com) is a lifestyle publisher and agency creating print and digital media for a young creative audience. Ouur shares Kinfolk's headquarters in Denmark and accesses a hard-to-reach audience of young creatives through publications including Kinfolk magazine. Ouur also offers media expertise to a global list of clients who seek progressive campaigns, films, content creation and bespoke publications. Clients include Zara, Toast, West Elm, Diesel, LG Electronics, Minted, Isetan and Stutterheim.

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Position title: Graphic Designer

Job location: Copenhagen, Denmark 

Compensation: Based on experience. Five weeks vacation

Commencement date: Hiring as needed

Employment duration: Permanent, with three-month statutory probationary window

Category and working hours: Salaried, 40 hours per week

General Functions:

Lead the design of editorial and client projects from briefing to final delivery
Work with the Kinfolk team and with clients to create designs for print editorial, packaging, websites, social media, product identities, events, and promotional materials including presentations and media kits.
Design concise, on-brand pitch and presentation documents for clients. Design concise creative briefs for contributors and production teams
Commission artwork (photography, illustration, etc.)
Maintain a tight visual identity across print, web and mobile reading platforms
Formulate and present a wide variety of design concepts to the Kinfolk team
Develop new contacts with photographers, designers and illustrators
Successfully manage all external vendors when needed (printers, file prep, production, proofing)
Refine and continually improve Kinfolk Brand Guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

2-4 years professional experience as a Graphic Designer or similar
Fully capable in Creative Suite including: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Experience working across print and digital platforms
A strong eye for typography, page layout and a meticulous attention to detail
Confident working directly with clients, and adaptable to changing needs
Working knowledge of web design and ability work with web developers
Ability to generate multiple design solutions and adaptable to changing needs
Ability to manage and own projects and to meet budgets and deadlines
Outstanding organizational skills
Outstanding communication skills with an emphasis on efficiency, clarity and empathy; at home in a small, dynamic team and comfortable working both in person and long distance
Knowledge of current trends in art, design and fashion
Experience designing for print publications is considered an advantage

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Deadline for Applications: Open, hiring as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates should create an account with Submittable and submit an application with 1) Cover letter  2) Résumé  3) PDF of relevant work or links to online portfolio.  

Please note: You may send over relevant information through this form for us to hold on file, but you may be required to officially apply through the proper application process for specific job openings when available.

Kinfolk offers a training and work experience program at its headquarters in Copenhagen that exposes interns to many aspects of the company (such as editorial, design, marketing, sales, advertising, events, administration, etc.) and encompasses activities that enrich the intern with valuable skills transferable to their future career. Interns will be welcomed into the Kinfolk and Ouur team—collaborating with staff daily, sharing our workspace and joining social activities and events.

Discipline-specific internship programs are offered to develop key skill sets, including Studio, Design, Editorial and Ouur Collection placements. Depending on the internship program, the nature of the work could entail researching future articles, designing marketing materials, installing exhibitions at the Kinfolk Gallery, sourcing new retailers, assisting with fashion collections or posting on social media.

There are also clerical and administrative duties undertaken during all internships, including writing emails, working in Excel documents, preparing refreshments, running errands and helping to maintain the presentation of the Kinfolk Gallery and office.

Internships are available to students currently enrolled in a relevant education track and who are looking for placements during their study program's period of internship. The internship is unpaid and typically part-time (20-30 hours per week). With proper coordination by the intern, the internship may equate to credits for the intern’s university or college.

The internship duration is negotiable depending on the availability of the intern and the available openings at Kinfolk, but typically lasts three to four months in alignment with the intern’s university/college term dates. Please indicate your desired timeframe and availability in the notes section of the application.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for any of the terms; hire decisions will be made roughly 4-6 weeks prior to term start date. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please select the department/s you are most interested in. We recommend selecting no more than two.

Studio Internship:

Working closely with the studio manager, the studio intern will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Kinfolkheadquarters and Gallery. This internship provides valuable, hands-on business administration experience in a busy and creative environment, as well as exposure to the inner-workings of an international publishing house. Duties include:

Assisting with hosting and accommodating guests, including preparing refreshments and lunches
Assisting with office supply inventory, sending/receiving packages and running errands
Assisting with maintaining a high standard of office/Gallery presentation and developing ideas/programs to improve the overall environment
Developing ideas/programs for improved hosting etiquette and community outreach
Supporting execution of gallery rentals, exhibitions and other events including sourcing supplies, assisting with set-up and hosting guests
Assisting with customer service/sales as needed
Other tasks as assigned by the team, including research

Design Internship:

Working closely with the brand director, communications director and editorial team, the design intern will be involved in the creation of various print and digital assets for marketing, events and editorial. Guided by a team of aesthetes, this internship provides the opportunity to develop visual skills across graphic design, website design, image retouching and social media. Duties include:

Designing e-newsletters in Mailchimp and other email campaign assets
Designing digital assets including website banners, shop product images and social media content
Designing presentation decks, media kits, press releases and other decks
Designing assets for events including invitations and signage
Preparing PDFs/images for marketing and editorial
Editing images including resizing, minor re-touching and filing
Designing/creating content for marketing and editorial
Assisting with website and social media content/publishing
Assisting with styling/art direction when needed
Other work as assigned by the team including clerical/administrative tasks and research

Editorial Internship:

Working closely with Kinfolk’s editors, the editorial intern will be involved in the production of Kinfolk magazine, Kinfolk.com and book projects, and the creation of various print and digital assets for marketing and events. Guided by a team of experienced editors, this internship provides the opportunity to develop core skills across research, fact-checking, writing and pitching, and offers valuable insight into the day-to-day running of a publishing company. Duties include:

Writing short editorial stories.
Researching and forward planning story ideas across all platforms.
Fact-checking editorial in production.
Assisting in ad-hoc administrative work (such as transcribing interviews, filing, database maintenance, etc.)
Keeping abreast of developments within the media landscape and areas of interest to Kinfolk—reading print magazines, newspapers, online journals, blogs, etc.
Working on special projects as assigned by the team.
Other work as assigned by the team including clerical/administrative tasks and research.

Ouur Collection Internship:

Working closely with the creative director and head designer, the Ouur Collection intern will be involved in trend and visual research for season concepts as well as production support for biannual campaigns. Guided by the head designer, this internship provides the opportunity to develop hands-on experience with apparel design from ideation to fittings. Duties include:

Creating and updating Ouur Collection overviews
Compiling collection references and research within the season’s chosen concept
Assisting with production for seasonal campaign and lookbook photo shoots
Participating in fitting and prototype meetings
Assisting with casting and location scouting
Maintaining an understanding and awareness of current trends and forecasts
Transcribing detailed changes and edits requested for each style during sample checks
On set: styling assistance, errands, meals, steaming, etc.
Other work as assigned by the team including clerical/administrative tasks and research

DESIRED SKILLS:

Strong verbal and written communication in English, ability to multitask, dependability, attention to detail, highly organized, proficiency in Excel, familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop. A general interest in publishing/media is expected.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please create an account below and then submit the form on the following page. On the form, please indicate term date preference. All candidates should submit an application with 1) cover letter 2) résumé and 3) reference/s.

*Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for any of the terms; hire decisions will be made roughly 4-6 weeks prior to term start date. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Eligibility: Kinfolk welcomes and aims for diversity and all applicants, interns, contractors and employees receive equal and fair treatment. International students are welcomed and considered, but internship applicants in possession of Danish/EU residency or student permits will have an advantage due to visa requirements. International internship applicants must be students in order to apply and a visa must be independently obtained prior to term start date. If you are an international student, please consult your international student supervisor at your university prior to submission for more details and resources.