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 + Lavoro da remoto - Occasional travel for productions and events possible Contract Details - Freelance / Contractor - Duration: 12 months - Full-time commitment preferred