Social Media and Marketing Executive

OverviewJob Title:

Social Media and Marketing Executive

Department:

PR and Marketing

Reporting to:

Marketing Manager

Location:

Unit A, 58-62 White Lion Street, Islington, London N1 9PP

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

A brand built on friendship and rooted in craft, Cutler and Gross was established by opticians Mr Cutler and Mr Gross in 1969. They had a vision: to pioneer a new standard of eyewear. Each frame was made by hand in the workshop above the Knightsbridge store in London.

Over 55 years on and this philosophy of craftsmanship remains unchanged. Taking place in Italy and Japan, the frames are handcrafted by a team of artisans who have spent decades honing their skills.

Today, the proudly independent eyewear brand has 5 flagship store locations in London, Bath, New York and Toronto and has over 2000 Stockists in 50 countries around the world, and online at www.cutlerandgross.com

The RoleThe Social Media and Marketing Executive will be responsible for helping executive marketing initiatives, managing social media presence and growth, and supporting partnerships. This hands on role requires excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and a strong creative eye with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive organic and paid social media strategy across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Own and manage the daily social posting schedule, ensuring content is timely, on-brand, and aligned with product launches, campaigns, events, and key brand messaging.

Maintain and update the monthly content calendar, coordinating across marketing, PR, and ecommerce.

Work with the team to create and curate high-quality, platform-optimised visual content - including ecomm product photography, lifestyle imagery, Reels, motion graphics, and branded assets.

Work with the Brand Copy Editor to write engaging, design led captions and copy.

Coordinate product shoots with the Marketing Manager and oversee final edits and post-production for comms channels.

Work with the external performance marketing teams to develop and coordinate paid social campaigns, including targeting, creative testing, and optimisation.

Provide or adapt creative assets for performance-driven formats (e.g. Stories, video ads, carousels).

Monitor paid performance with the Ecomm and Marketing Manager and report on KPIs like CTR, conversions, and ROAS.

Actively manage community interactions - responding to comments, DMs, tags, and mentions in a timely and brand-aligned voice, alongside the Brand Copy Editor.

Build relationships with followers, creators, influencers, and brand advocates alongside PR manager and supporting on press request send outs where required.

Identify and engage with UGC and relevant brand-aligned communities.

Track performance of both organic and paid content, using insights to continuously optimise posting strategy, content types, and engagement tactics.

Deliver weekly insights and monthly reports with key metrics, highlights, and recommendations and actionable ideas.

Requirements

3–5 years of social media experience, preferably in fashion, beauty, or luxury lifestyle industries.

Proven ability to grow and engage audiences across social channels including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn

Strong portfolio showing original social content, including visuals and copy.

Skilled in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva etc

Experience with Meta Ads Manager, and social analytics platforms (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout) preferable

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy social calendar with precision and changing product dates.

Sophisticated aesthetic and understanding of luxury brand tone, voice, and audience.

A genuine interest in luxury fashion, world of art, music and design.

Frame and sunglass allowance

Generous friends and family discount

Annual eye test at a Cutler and Gross store

25 Days holiday (+1 extra day for each additional year you work at the business -up to max of 30 days)

Flexible hours – core hours between 10am and 4.30pm

Regular company socials

Applicants should apply with a CV and cover letter to recruitment@cutlerandgross.com

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