Social & Influencer Manager

DEAU

Part-time

New York

About the job

Social & Influencer Manager | DEAU | NYC (Part-Time)

DEAU is a high-performance Japanese skincare brand redefining what smart self-care looks like. We're looking for a Social & Influencer Manager  to take full ownership of our digital presence and grow with us from the ground up.

This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll shape strategy  and  execute it. From content shoots to influencer partnerships to community building, you'll be the driving force behind how DEAU shows up online.

Note: This is a part-time role with potential to grow into a full-time position based on performance and brand growth.

What You'll Own

  • Social Media  — End-to-end strategy and execution across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, and Threads. Content calendars, captions, scheduling, growth strategy, and analytics.
  • Influencer Marketing & Gifting  — Outreach, relationship management, partnership negotiation, campaign briefs, gifting programs, and ROI tracking.
  • Community Engagement  — Daily engagement across platforms. Brand voice consistency, sentiment monitoring, customer support, and community-building activations.
  • Content Creation  — Graphic design, copywriting, video concept development, UGC curation, and lifestyle content shoots in NYC. You'll lead and participate in content days.

Qualifications

  • Based in NYC (in-person content days and shoots required)
  • Flexible availability — early-stage brands move fast and don't run 9-to-5
  • Beauty or skincare industry experience required
  • Proven track record growing a brand's social presence and following
  • Strong design and content creation skills
  • Deep understanding of luxury branding, digital storytelling, and audience psychology
  • Portfolio or examples of past work required

Platforms & Tools You Should Know

  • Social:  Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, Threads, X
  • Scheduling:  Later or Planoly
  • Design:  Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Figma
  • Video:  CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, InShot
  • Influencer:  Grin, AspireIQ, CreatorIQ, ShopMy, or similar
  • Project Management:  Asana, Hubstaff
  • E-commerce:  Shopify, TikTok Shop
  • Research:  Google Trends, AnswerThePublic, Reddit, Facebook Groups, Pinterest
  • AI Tools:  ChatGPT and Claude

Goals & KPIs

  • Grow social media following across key platforms
  • Increase engagement rate by at least 50%
  • Develop a strong, instantly recognizable luxury brand aesthetic
  • Support content and campaigns that drive sales and conversions

Why DEAU

  • Be part of a luxury skincare brand with a bold vision
  • Hands-on experience in brand building, influencer strategy, and creative direction
  • Work directly with the founder on strategy and creative
  • Real strategic input and long-term growth potential within the company

To Apply

  1. Your resume along with a document answering the following:
  2. A short intro on why you'd be a great fit and which tools you use across social channels
  3. Portfolio or samples of your social media and design work
  4. Links to your TikTok and Instagram handles showing content you've personally shot or produced
  5. 2–3 Instagram brand grids you admire and what makes them stand out
  6. 2–3 brands you think are winning on TikTok and why
  7. Where you go to stay sharp on social media and digital marketing (newsletters, podcasts, creators, communities — we want to know how you learn)
  8. References from previous roles within a similar field

Application requirement: Please DM the completed document with your application. Applications submitted without the requested document will not be considered.