Careers

Job Title: Part-Time Retail & Marketing Assistant
Location: Virtual Icon Vintage Store – Melbourne, Australia

Do you have a love for fashion and a knack for engaging with people?
Virtual Icon Vintage is seeking a vibrant, creative, and enthusiastic Part-Time Retail & Marketing Assistant to join our team! We specialise in vintage designer handbags and are looking for someone who can bring energy to our store and online presence. Whether you're assisting customers in finding the perfect item or creating engaging content for social media, we want someone who can help our brand shine.

What You’ll Be Doing -

Retail Operations:

Assist customers in-store, providing a friendly and personalised shopping experience.
Manage stock – from receiving to displaying our latest arrivals.
Maintain a neat and organised store environment, ensuring everything is ready for our customers.

 

Social Media & Content Creation:

Curate and post engaging content on Instagram and TikTok – from behind-the-scenes moments to showcasing new pieces.
Shoot and edit content that highlights our bags and brand, staying on top of the latest trends.
Assist with creating fresh marketing campaigns for store events, sales, and product launches.

Customer Engagement:

Respond to online inquiries via DM, email, and comments with care and personality.
Stay informed about current trends and bring new ideas to help grow our online presence.

Collaborations & Influencer Engagement:

Help manage influencer collaborations and partnerships. 
Assist with product gifting and promotional activities.

Marketing Support:

Support email marketing campaigns and help promote our in-store events and launches.

What We’re Looking For:

  • At least 1 year of retail experience – you know how to engage with customers and create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • A bubbly, outgoing personality – you’ll be interacting with customers face-to-face and bringing your energy to our social media.
  • Comfortable being on camera – you're happy to feature in our content, whether it's showcasing a handbag, discussing an event or showing the BTS of the business.
  • A good sense of fashion and a love for connecting with people.
  • Strong social media skills – Instagram and TikTok are where you thrive.
  • A creative eye for photography and video, with the ability to create fun, polished content.
  • Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, fun environment with a team that values creativity and style.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Work Schedule:

  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (8.5 hours)
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (8.5 hours)
  • Saturday: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM (5.5 hours)
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM (4.5 hours)

Total Weekly Hours: 27.5 hours

Benefits of Being Part-Time:

  • Flexibility: Balance work with other commitments or passions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy more personal time while gaining valuable experience.
  • Employee Discounts: Access to our exclusive collection at discounted rates.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills in retail and marketing.

Salary:

At Virtual Icon Vintage, we pay above the award rate for retail positions, with the final rate determined based on your age, experience, and level of qualification.

The exact hourly rate will be discussed during the trial process and is reflective of the skills and experience you bring to the role. 

Why Virtual Icon Vintage?

  • A creative work environment with a team that loves what they do.
  • A part-time role that lets you balance your other passions.
  • Discounts on our stunning collection – because who doesn’t want a piece of the action?
  • Opportunities to get involved in collaborations and events that let your creativity shine.

If you're ready to join a vibrant team, create awesome content, and provide a top-notch experience to our customers, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply:
Send your resume, a short intro, and some of your favourite social media posts or portfolio (bonus points for creative content!) to virtualiconau@gmail.com by the February 8th.

We can’t wait to see how you can help elevate Virtual Icon Vintage!