Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2022, the company's net sales were EUR 167 million and comparable operating profit totaled EUR 30.4 million. Globally, there are roughly 150 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 35 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 460 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com
Global Marketing Intern
We are looking for an intern to join our Brand Communications and Engagement team in the Helsinki HQ for a duration of 6 months. The key role of our Brand Communication & Engagement team is to increase Marimekko's global brand awareness through omnichannel marketing campaigns. We work in close collaboration with many company functions including visual brand design, PR, social media, retail experience, sales and the ecommerce team.
As the Global Marketing Intern you will support in our seasonal campaign planning process and asset production for different channels. In this position, you will learn about our marketing process, gain insight into the fashion and design industry, as well as the structures and practices of a global company. The Global Marketing Intern will report to Head of Customer Engagement and Journey.
We hope you can start in early August 2023.
Your responsibilities will include, among other things:
- Supporting in the seasonal campaign planning process and building of the detailed marketing plans
- Preparing campaign roll out plans for our retailers
- Managing smaller entities inside our global marketing campaigns
- Asset management in our global media bank
- Gathering and consolidating feedback & results from our local marketing teams
- Copy brief management
We expect you to:
- have completed a minimum of 3 years of marketing or business studies in University or University of applied sciences
- have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- have strong organizational and time management skills
- be a well-organized team player and able to quickly adapt to changing situations and a fast working pace
- have a hands-on way of working and a can-do attitude
- have interest in fashion and design industry
- previous experience in marketing or brand management is considered an advantage
As an intern, you are entitled to our personnel benefits:
- Reduced prices on Marimekko products
- Work clothes benefit
- Sports, wellbeing & culture benefit
- Morning porridge and lunch benefit at Maritori
- Wide occupational healthcare
- Gifts and honours
Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation.
Marimekko is ranked as the Most Attractive Employer (1st) in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking. Marimekko is also the 2nd most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students.
