Kinfolk

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 


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.

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 an educational training and work experience program that will expose the student to all aspects of the publishing industry and agency world (administrative, production, editorial, design, print, marketing, etc.), and encompasses activities designed to enrich the student with valuable skills transferable to the student's future career. Discipline-specific internships are offered (Communication / Graphic Design / Journalism / Web development / Marketing / Sales / PR / Fashion), although we do not always have openings for each department.

The Student Intern program in Copenhagen is part-time (20-30 hours per week) and temporary for 2-4 month terms (or length that aligns with university's internship track timeframe). This is an unpaid intern position eligible for school credits with proper coordination by the intern with their educational institution. Length of the internship is negotiable depending on availability of the intern and available openings at Kinfolk. 

Please indicate desired timeframe and availability on the notes section of the application. Applications are reviewed regularly and are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants must be current students enrolled in a relevant education track, looking for a company to join for their program's period of internship.

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Please select the department/discipline you are most interested in applying for. If you are interested in more than one area, we recommend selecting no more than two.

General Operations Intern Duties:

• Assists with daily orders, and order processing
• Sets up store accounts and chases overdue balances
• Serves customers by: answering questions; forwarding messages; confirming customer orders; keeping customers informed of order status
• Explores opportunities to add value to organization
• Assists operations team as needed

Design Intern Duties:

• Assists the graphic designer in producing content for internal and external use
• Assists in maintaining consistent branding across the company
• Assists with the weekly e-newsletter
• Attends meetings with the designer and editorial team
• Assists in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists with styling, art direction/assist photographers when needed
• Follows through with photographers/writers for deliverables

Editorial/Web Intern Duties:

• Reads, evaluates, and reports on submissions 
• Answers inquiries related to editorial submissions and questions, sends submission guidelines
• Edits copy and proofs deliverables and promotional materials
• Performs editorial administrative work (copying, filing, etc.)
• Completes fact checks for essays and copy in production
• Seeks out promising new contributors by reading print and online journals, blogs, etc.
• Works on special projects as assigned
• Assists all members of the editorial staff as needed
• Writes miscellaneous copy when needed for web and/or print stories

Marketing/Business Intern Duties:

• Learns the operation and flow of information by receiving and distributing communications related to partnership requests and distribution related queries
• Assists with chasing overdue balances, reconciling expenses, basic accounting assistance
• Researches and implements strategies in E-commerce management, fulfillment logistics
• Enhances organization's reputation by accomplishing new and different requests and assigned projects; explores opportunities to add value to the organization
• Assists with setting up new wholesale accounts; Responds to general inquiries related to wholesale
• Helps map/forecast/implement marketing strategies for new projects 
• Creates systems/processes for fulfilling and managing E-commerce orders
• Provides general support for business team (operations, logistics, accounting)

• Creates and updates Ouur Collection overviews
• Compiles collection references and research within the chosen season concept
• Assists with production for seasonal campaign and look book photo shoots
• Participates in fitting and prototype meetings
• Helps with casting and location scouting
• Maintains an understanding and awareness of current trends and forecasts
• Transcribes detailed changes and edits requested for each style during sample checks
• On set: styling assistance, errands, meals, steaming, etc.

Desired skills for all categories: Adept verbal and written communication, dependability, attention to detail, writing skills, proficiency in Excel, familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop a plus

HOW TO APPLY

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

*Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for any of the terms, but decisions will be made roughly 4-6 weeks prior to term start date.

**Disclaimer: International students are considered, but priority is given to Danish residents, students studying in Denmark, and EU member applicants. International applicants must be students in order to apply and a visa must be 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.