Careers

We believe in creating unique heirloom jewellery with purpose and intention. All pieces are made to order and are customisable to encourage meaningful and intimate connection with your treasured piece.

We're driven by timeless and deliberate designs, traditional jewellery making techniques and conscious production.

In order to do just that, we need a team of forward-thinking, driven people who believe in intentional and meaningful pieces that you can treasure for a lifetime, just as much as we do.

 

Current openings: 

DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR / CONTENT CREATOR 

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Coordinator / Content Creator to join us in our Newcastle studio as we enter a phase of rapid business growth.  

As a brand with primarily an online presence, we have a large emphasis on driving growth through our digital marketing efforts and consistent communication of our brand message. We're looking for someone to lead on day to day execution and optimisation of new and existing customer campaigns, both developing and executing our digital marketing strategy.  

In this role you can expect to be responsible for: 

  • Social media management; including content planning and performance analysis
  • Marketing collateral creation and upkeep, including graphic design, photography and copywriting  — creating content that tells our brand’s story.
  • Liaise with our paid social media advertising partner to ensure that campaigns reflect current brand messaging and share new content
  • Work on the strategy, design and implementation of email campaigns
  • Plan and write blog content, optimising these for SEO 
  • Graphic design for print and digital 
  • In-studio photography to create content for website and socials
  • Develop and execute campaigns to support a variety of key initiatives such as new product awareness, new market entry and new channel development
  • Review and update packaging and print design
  • Maintain website eg - resize and update product images 

A bit about you: 

  • It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar role (ideally a minimum of two years). 
  • Previous experience in creating and delivering marketing communication strategies across digital platforms. (Previous experience in paid search or paid social management is also welcome). 
  • Strong reporting skills and a high level of attention to detail (You’re comfortable with managing and optimising campaigns towards direct response metrics)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with Social media marketing automation tools (Sked, Mailchimp etc)
  • Copywriting and photography experience
  • Graphic design experience
  • Experience with Shopify 
  • Basic video editing skills would be beneficial

Team Fit: 

  • You’re a strategic thinker, creative all-rounder and can identify gaps in the process; you can see when something needs to be fixed and you like to jump straight in and get the job done. 
  • Big, bold ideas are encouraged, but small improvements can make a huge impact. 

A few things to note:

  • You must be able to work from our Newcastle studio and have full working rights in Australia 
  • You will be working in a beautiful, light-filled creative studio with an outdoor cacti garden alongside a very small and friendly team, including our studio puppy Cosmo. Ideally, you love dogs and don't mind a cuddle but if this is an issue, please let us know
  • As a team, we value work and life balance and believe in creating a positive, sustainable and nurturing work environment. There is plenty of time left over for life play and adventuring!
  • Initially, we are looking for someone to work 3-4 days a week (negotiable), with the vision of progressing into a full-time role in the near future.

If this sounds like a great fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send through your resume, portfolio and some dot points outlining why you would be great in this role to info@ruusk.com

 

JEWELLERY PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (Full-time)

We are currently looking for an experienced Jewellery Production Coordinator to join us in our Newcastle studio as we enter a phase of rapid business growth. Working closely with Tania Gnecchi, designer and founder, your role will ensure an efficient and successful manufacturing process by liaising with our jewellers and suppliers to ensure the efficient, considered and timely production of each special piece.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Organise the production of Customer Orders
  • Send order and production specs to our jewellers 
  • Liaise with our suppliers to organise stone and chain stock
  • Analyse and review sales data to plan future stock needs 
  • Work with suppliers to source stones for unique customer orders
  • Work with our Customer support and sales staff to assist with production or jewellery spec details for quotes and customer enquiries
  • Oversee production schedule to ensure the efficient and timely production of all Customer Orders and that expected ETAs are met
  • Devise ways to optimise inventory control procedures
  • Communicate with the team regarding delays and disruptions on the supply chain
  • Build and maintain healthy relationships with our suppliers
  • Crosscheck our CRM to ensure that all customer order details are correct and complete
  • Implement and enforce quality control to ensure standards are met. (Final QC of all pieces) 
  • Product Receiving and Stock Control 
  • Prepare for and conduct stocktakes
  • Prepare documentation for Customer Orders
  • Organise workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
  • Inventory planning of stones and chains to meet production requirements 
  • Data management of all order details, specs and materials

A bit about you: 

  • It is essential that you have previous experience in jewellery production with strong knowledge of jewellery manufacturing and gemstones
  • Ideally you have previous jewellery pricing experience; you have an understanding of pricing strategy
  • You have well-rounded administrative, planning and organisation skills
  • Take initiative and can work independently
  • Strong time management skills, attention to detail and communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • You are highly organised with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

A few things to note:

  • You must be able to work from our Newcastle studio and have full working rights in Australia 
  • You will be working in a beautiful, light-filled creative studio with an outdoor cacti garden alongside a very small and friendly team, including our studio puppy Cosmo. Ideally, you love dogs and don't mind a cuddle but if this is an issue, please let us know
  • As a team, we value work and life balance and believe in creating a positive, sustainable and nurturing work environment. There is plenty of time left over for life play and adventuring!

If this sounds like a great fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send through your resume, portfolio and some dot points outlining why you would be great in this role to info@ruusk.com

 

Due to the number of applications we receive please understand that only successful candidates will be contacted.