Description:
WHO IS MERRY PEOPLE?
At Merry People we believe gumboots are one of the most practical types of footwear and our aim is to make them into an everyday footwear item GLOBALLY! Our signature boots come in a range of fun colours while also keeping your feet comfy, supported and warm.
We embrace getting outside, enjoying the messy parts of life and finding little moments that make you merry throughout your day!
We are a fun, hard-working and dynamic team with global ambitions! We are experiencing significant year-on-year growth, having expanded into the US and UK.
At the heart of our future ambitions remain our core values, including:
- Authenticity: We aim to be transparent in what we communicate and always look for opportunities where we can improve. We always try to do what feels right as a brand and in line with our values.
- Kindness: To us, kindness is treating everyone with understanding and respect, from our suppliers to our customers and everyone in between.
- Adventure: We embrace trying new things, stepping outside of our comfort zones and finding different pathways.
- Joy: To make people feel merry, playful, carefree and positive when they connect with our brand.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?
We’re looking for a Creative Content Assistant to support our Brand team in bringing Merry People to life across paid ads and organic channels (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok). This is a hands-on, creative role for someone who loves making content, lives and breathes social media, and gets excited about trends, storytelling, and capturing everyday moments that feel real, joyful, and on-brand.
You’ll be just as comfortable behind the camera as you are in front of it, happy to jump into shoots, capture content on the go, and turn ideas into scroll-stopping videos and visuals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Social & Content Manager, your responsibilities will include;
Content creation
- Fulfil content briefs for social media and paid ads
- Capture content (primarily video) using the Marketing iPhone
- Be proactive in spotting opportunities for content moments around the office, in-store, and on shoots
Content editing & repurposing
- Edit short-form videos and reels (including captions, subtitles, and simple graphics)
- Adapt content into multiple formats (reels, stories, carousels, ads)
- Support with the creation of static paid ads assets, to help increase content diversity
Photoshoot content assistance
- Assist with capturing behind-the-scenes and social-first content at photoshoots
- Work alongside the Social & Content Manager and Digital Content Coordinator, or independently when needed
Blog support
- Assist with building blogs e.g. selecting imagery, building in Shopify
WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You'll be a great fit if you...
- Are just starting out or with 1–2 years of experience — enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are key.
- Are always across what’s happening in social media
- Have experience editing short-form content for social media
- Have experience using Canva or other design/editing tools
- Have experience with Adobe (preferred, but not required)
- Are comfortable both in front of and behind the camera
- Are Melbourne-based and happy working from our Abbotsford office
- Strong relationship building & collaboration skills
- Proactive in identifying opportunities
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
WHAT WE CAN OFFER?
You’ll be part of a creative, collaborative team working on a brand people genuinely love. This is a great opportunity to build your content skills, work across real campaigns, and have your ideas brought to life across channels seen by thousands of people every day.
- Opportunity to grow in the role
- Supportive culture & fun, dynamic team
- Abbotsford office location - close to trains, trams and buses
- End of trip facilities and bike storage
- FREE gumboots!
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
To apply, please send your application to careers@merrypeople.com.
Your application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Your folio or links to any social accounts and/or content you’ve created.
Applications close Friday 20th February, 2026.