Your mission
As the Head of Creator & Community, you will be responsible for building, managing, and nurturing the global community of designers and creators who upload footwear designs to our platform. You will develop strategies to attract, engage, and support designers and creators through educational programs, community initiatives, and partnership opportunities. This role requires a visionary leader who understands digital marketplaces, creator ecosystems, and the future of footwear design, creation and commerce.
Your profile
Key Responsibilities:
* Creator Acquisition & Engagement: Develop and execute strategies to attract independent designers to the platform and ensure they have the tools and knowledge to succeed.
* Educational Initiatives: Design and oversee Masterclasses, workshops, and webinars to help creators refine their skills, optimize their designs for 3D printing, and understand market trends.
* Community Building: Foster a strong, engaged community through newsletters, social media, and exclusive networking events.
* Platform Support & Growth: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance the creator experience, ensuring smooth onboarding, intuitive design tools, and overall marketplace efficiency.
* Partnership Development: Identify and cultivate relationships with influential designers, design schools, and creative institutions to expand Zellerfeld’s creator ecosystem.
* Performance Analytics: Monitor creator success metrics, engagement levels, and sales performance to optimize strategies and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
* Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends in design, 3D printing, and digital creator economies, positioning Zellerfeld as a leading platform for innovative footwear design.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in a creator-facing role, community management, or marketplace growth (e.g., in fashion, footwear, design, or tech-driven industries).
* Strong understanding of design communities, digital marketplaces, and creator-driven business models.
* Experience developing and executing educational initiatives such as Masterclasses, webinars, or mentorship programs.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage and inspire a creative audience.
* Data-driven mindset with experience in analytics and reporting to track creator engagement and success.
* Passion for design, innovation, and emerging technologies, especially within footwear and 3D printing.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, product, engineering, and external partners.
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to shape the future of 3D-printed footwear and redefine the creator economy.
* A dynamic and innovative work environment within a pioneering company.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* The chance to collaborate with world-class designers, creators and industry leaders.
* A flexible and creative workspace in Hamburg. We would like to accept applicants who are in Hamburg or willing to relocate to Hamburg.
If you are passionate about empowering creators and driving innovation in digital fashion, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join Zellerfeld R&D and help build the future of footwear.
Why us?
Join Us: We are an innovative startup at the forefront of 3D-printed shoe technology, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence the future of how shoes are designed and produced, making your mark on an exciting and rapidly growing industry.
Team and Work-Life: At our company, you’ll work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and innovators who share a common goal: to revolutionize the footwear industry. We value humility, teamwork, and pushing boundaries. With a flat hierarchy, your voice will always be heard, and you’ll have the chance to collaborate across the team—including with leadership.
About Us: We are reimagining footwear with the first 3D printing technology for custom-made shoes, aiming to put printed shoes on every foot. Backed by a network of founders, influencers, and celebrities, we’re driven to disrupt the status quo and create long-lasting change. Join us as we continue to innovate and make a positive impact on the industry and beyond.
Diversity: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Your background, age, race, gender, or beliefs don’t matter to us—what counts is your passion and the value you bring to the team.
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