About Us

The Fabled Thread is fast-becoming an iconic brand within the craft market. We strongly believe that everyone would benefit from the processes involved in sewing and handicrafts, therefore are working help everyone discover their own creativity and feel confident to create. We have grown substantially since being founded in 2020 with just a small team and have exciting plans to continue to build the business to be one of the leading players in the international craft and lifestyle market.

The Role

The Fabled Thread is seeking a dynamic Creative Production Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our founder, Eppie, to support a wide range of creative initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about our brand and ethos. The role will be very varied, depending on upcoming collaborations, new launches, marketing initiatives or events happening within the business. We want someone who is pro-active, has a keen eye for detail and, above all, loves to craft.

Benefits of working at The Fabled Thread

• Opportunity to work within an exciting, growing business
• A creative working environment and supportive team culture
• Workplace pension offered through NEST
• 20 day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Employee discount

Role title: Creative Production Coordinator

Contract type: Part-time. Freelance or Permanent contract available depending on applicant preferences.

Location: Studio based in Islington, London. Some remote work may be possible, though the majority of your time will be spent in the studio.

Working hours: Part-time: 2.5 days per week, with flexibility on how these hours are distributed throughout the week. There is potential for an increase in hours in the future. We are open to flexible working arrangements to accommodate additional employment or childcare responsibilities.

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro-rated)

Reports to: Founder

Start date: October 2024

To ensure a strong aesthetic and creative alignment with The Fabled Thread, we ask each candidate to submit the following materials as part of their application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV):
   Detailing your professional experience, education, and any relevant skills.
2. Brief Cover Letter:
   A brief letter explaining your interest in this role and why you believe you would be a great fit for our team.
3. Crafting Portfolio:
   Provide evidence of your crafting background. This could include photos or descriptions of projects you have completed, techniques you’ve mastered, or any other crafting experiences that showcase your skills and passion for the craft.
4. Creative Brief Response:
   Please respond to the following brief in no more than one page:

Brief:
Research and outline a topic you believe would resonate with the community of The Fabled Thread. For example, this could be:

• A place our community would be intrigued to visit.
• A new craft they might be interested in exploring.
• An artist or movement they may not have encountered.
• A tradition that aligns with our brand’s ethos and values.

Your response should include:

• An Overview of the Topic: Provide a concise summary of the subject.
• Relevance to Our Audience: Explain why this topic would captivate or inspire our community.
• Visual Inspiration: Include a few images that you could envision featuring on our social media or blog.
• Product Connection: Suggest which of our kits could be linked to this topic and why.

This structured application process helps us ensure that your creative vision and passion for crafting align with the values and aesthetics that define The Fabled Thread.

Please send Applications by 7th to eppie@thefabledthread.com. We will respond to all applicants during the week of 9th September and be scheduling interviews between 16th to 25th September.

Research and Inspiration

• Conduct in-depth research to support the development of new products and designs.
• Source and organize creative inspiration, ensuring a steady flow of fresh ideas.
• Collaborate with the marketing manager and founder on the marketing plan, contributing to the preparation of content for social channels, newsletters, events, and the journal.
• Identify emerging trends, artists, placesand crafts that align with our brand, and propose ideas for future content or product development.

Craft Support

• Assist in the creation of craft how-to content, including the development of props, testing methods, and experimenting with various approaches.
• Provide hands-on support during new product launches, which may involve activities such as painting, crafting, or creating prototypes.
• Participate in the brainstorming and execution of creative projects, ensuring they meet our aesthetic and quality standards.

Production Assistance

• Support the kit creation process, including the development of instruction booklets, editing how-to videos, and listing new products on the website.
• Assist in translating sketches and drawings into final designs, using software to create gridded designs and layouts.
• Assist in publishing content to our website, including articles, product listings, and instructional materials.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reviews for collaborations and partnerships.
• Supporting in preparation for photoshoots. 

Marketing Support

• Work closely with our marketing manager and founder to create engaging content for our social media channels based on the research topics
• Work with our marketing manager to organize our content library, ensuring easy access to assets for marketing and creative use.
• Assist in the coordination of marketing campaigns, events, and other promotional activities.

Additional Information:

• Please be aware this is not a design role; however, it requires a strong creative inclination and a passion for crafting.
• All job-specific skills, such as updating the website or using software for kit design, will be taught on the job.
• As a small business, we value flexibility. You may be asked to assist with various tasks beyond your primary responsibilities, especially during busy periods or special projects.

• Passionate about The Fabled Thread’s design aesthetic and ethos.
• Eager to become an integral part of the company’s creative engine.
• Basic knowledge of textile crafts, with some experience in embroidery preferred.
• Comfortable with a paintbrush and willing to learn new crafting techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong writing skills, with a creative flair and attention to detail.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and a continuous flow of new ideas.
• Enthusiastic about crafting in all its varied forms

We are an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.