Marketing, Research & Virtual Assistant

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative Marketing, Research & Virtual Assistant to support two exciting UK brands — Figured You Design Studios and Aaquatics Clothing.

You’ll help us grow both brands through research, lead generation, customer engagement, and marketing support, while also assisting with light administrative and data tasks. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, creativity, and organised work.

About the Companies

Figured You Design Studios (FYDS)
A London-based creative studio that captures full 3D scans of people and turns them into realistic miniature figurines — a one-of-a-kind experience for weddings, festivals, and corporate events.

Aaquatics Clothing
A children’s swimwear brand launching soon, focused on comfort, quality, and confident design.

The role supports both companies equally, with tasks split week to week.

Main Responsibilities

For Figured You Design Studios (FYDS)

E-commerce & Event Research
Create and optimise Etsy listings (titles, descriptions, tags, and SEO).
Research UK expos, festivals, and trade shows that align with the brand.
Identify smaller local events or opportunities (e.g., wedding fairs, creative expos).
Build and maintain a lead database of organisers, planners, and potential partners.
Research business collaborations or sponsorship opportunities.

Marketing & Content Support
Research social media trends (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and suggest content ideas.
Track competitors’ pricing, branding, and events.
Prepare event summaries with key details, costs, and recommendations.
Support basic SEO tasks (keyword research, backlinks, metadata updates).
Create simple marketing materials in Canva (brochures, flyers, or email templates).

Analytics & Reporting
Prepare weekly or biweekly reports summarising:
Leads and events researched
Content ideas and trends
SEO or Etsy insights
Recommendations for future marketing activity

For Aaquatics Clothing

Customer Research & Outreach
Identify potential customers, boutiques, and retailers interested in children’s fashion.
Contact prospects using approved templates and log follow-ups.
Assist with customer service, responding politely to messages and inquiries.
Gather customer feedback, reviews, and testimonials.
Marketing & Influencer Research
Track social media trends and content ideas in baby and children’s fashion.
Research competitors’ campaigns and product launches.
Identify influencers or small brands suitable for collaborations.
Maintain a content calendar for posts, launches, and seasonal events.
Research relevant Facebook groups, parenting communities, and online shops.

Market Insights
Research retail partnerships and online marketplace opportunities (e.g., Not On The High Street).
Monitor pricing and promotions across similar brands.
Compile a monthly trend report highlighting key insights.

For Both Brands

Data & Organisation
Maintain accurate, up-to-date databases of leads, influencers, and event contacts.
Record outreach progress and follow-up notes.
Track key performance metrics (social media growth, Etsy sales, and web traffic).

Analytics & Reporting
Prepare weekly reports summarising:
Research completed
Leads and customer activity
Social insights and SEO updates
Suggest simple, actionable improvements based on your findings.
Communication Support
Draft and proofread professional emails for review before sending.
Maintain friendly, consistent follow-up with potential partners, customers, and collaborators.
Data entry (updating spreadsheets, CRM records, or databases).
File management (organising folders, naming conventions, maintaining structure).
Scheduling assistance (booking meetings, managing calendars).

Email management (organising inboxes, flagging priority messages).
Document preparation (summaries, reports, or templates).
Research assistance for suppliers, tools, or vendors.
Basic bookkeeping support (recording expenses or receipts).