Head of Communications and Content

Company Overview

OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments. The fusion of disciplines within our work opens previously impossible opportunities within each domain—allowing design to inspire science and science to inspire design.

At OXMAN, we question dominant modes of design that have divorced us from Nature by prioritizing humanity above all else (human-centric design). Although it is design that has caused this rift, we believe that design also offers the greatest opportunity to heal it.

We propose a Nature-centric approach that delivers design solutions by, for, and with the natural world, while advancing humanity. In this pursuit, we reject all forms of segregation and instead call for a radical synergy between human-made and Nature-grown environments.

This approach demands that we design across scales for systems-level impact. We consider every designed construct a whole system of heterogeneous and complex interrelations—not isolated objects—that are intrinsically connected to their environments. In doing so, we open ourselves up to moving beyond mere maintenance toward the advancement of Nature.

Position Summary

OXMAN is seeking a Head of Communications and Content to join an all-star interdisciplinary team of deep thinkers and brilliant makers. The Head of Communications and Content will be an integral player in evolving OXMAN’s communications strategy after the recent launch of our company. The role will be responsible for increasing the visibility of the company, promoting its key initiatives, positioning the company as the thought leader of Nature-centric design, and telling the brand story to target audiences.

This person thrives at the intersection of brand management, community engagement, and media relations, embodying stellar written and verbal communication skills and a singular ability to leverage language as a design tool. OXMAN’s Head of Communications and Content will mediate our public relations, including the strategy, management, and execution of content creation for our website, social media, press kits, media inquiries, and brand and product marketing. The ideal candidate has preexisting experience in the domains of art, architecture, design, science, and technology, and can ensure timely, consistent, effective, and precise messaging that aligns with OXMAN’s voice and mission.

This position reports directly to the CEO of OXMAN.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop overarching ‘north star’ for communications activities, curating the strategy and developing content roadmap that reinforces the OXMAN vision, mission, and overall reputation.
• Work closely with CEO to differentiate voice and messaging across various communications platforms (including website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Press Releases).
• Draft and edit writing across communications platforms and assist CEO in developing presentations, speeches, and press releases.
• Originate and drive story ideation, narrative strategy, and content production for social media, press, and website in collaboration with OXMAN design team.
• Potential to support production environments by directing shoots, managing contractors, and curating assets post-production.
• Analyze performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of media campaigns and make data-driven decisions to optimize future campaigns.
• Act as OXMAN representative in collaboration with our PR partners to direct and support execution of media events and press releases.
• Advise the CEO on strategies and media opportunities that affect her personal brand.
• Develop and implement processes and policies to define the communications function within the organization.
• Lead brand development and differentiation between “mother” company, OXMAN, and potential “children” spinout entities.
• Communicate ideas, work, and progress clearly, including by engaging in team meetings, presentations, and other creative communication outlets.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 10+ years of experience in relevant fields with an industry background in architecture/design or science/technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
• Portfolio of highly successful communications work demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking and stellar taste, including marketing and social media campaign strategies, written articles, verbal interviews, emails, editorial, and other digital marketing materials.
• A demonstrated ability to understand complex and technical subject matters, along with the skills needed to simplify and explain these topics for a broad audience of stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Stellar writing and storytelling skills with clear and concise prose.
• Knowledge of SEO and content management systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial / business-oriented mindset and a creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to push the business forward with limited guidance.
• Highly accountable, self-directed, and willing to roll up sleeves to move projects forward.
• Strong commitment to the team; maintains positive working relationships with diverse people, including internal team and external partners.
• Embodies ethics and integrity in all work, respecting both company and broader community policies in all conduct.

To learn more about OXMAN’s work, please visit our website and recent press: Elle, Dezeen, Artnet.

OXMAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

NYC Pay Range: $125,000-$250,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business and organizational needs.