Creative Copywriter

Veendam

Part-time

Fixed-term

About the position

As a Creative Copywriter at EQOM, you will be part of the Design department and responsible for creating a wide variety of content. This includes packaging copy, brand messaging, user manual content, and sales copy that inspires consumers and business partners to make purchasing decisions. As a Creative Copywriter, you are a strategic thinker who conducts research and presents information in an engaging way that aligns with the brand identity. With an unconditional love for words, you create compelling brand stories for a diverse portfolio of brands, connecting with a wide range of audiences. A creative copywriter delivers words and ideas that help accelerate the commercial impact of communication. You have a strong passion for design, contemporary culture, and emerging trends, and you are always curious about what comes next.
In addition, you work daily with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to achieve smarter, faster, and more efficient results. You are also comfortable working with design software such as Adobe InDesign, which you use to independently design and format our user manuals.
The Creative Copywriter role is part of the Design department at EQOM. You are responsible for delivering a variety of content for our house brands. Within the Design department, you collaborate closely with the Brand & Packaging Design team, as well as with Purchasing and QC/Legal. You may also work with other departments, as Design operates as a shared service department across the organization.

Your key responsibilities are:

Develop strong conceptual ideas and effectively translate and support design concepts with compelling copy.
Edit, proofread, and review content with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Write scripts for user manuals according to established formats and independently lay them out in Adobe InDesign.
Create product descriptions for our webshops within our digital systems.
Leverage AI tools effectively to work smarter and more efficiently while continuously developing your AI skills.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain a clear overview of deadlines and deliverables.
Demonstrate excellent writing skills, strive for high-quality copy, and maintain a critical editorial eye for detail and consistency.
Show initiative, ambition, and a results-driven mindset while being capable of working independently.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and productive working environment.

About you

You are a creative and conceptually strong professional who knows how to translate ideas, brands, and products into engaging and effective copy. You combine strong commercial awareness with excellent communication skills, enabling you to convey the right message in a compelling way to a variety of target audiences. You work independently, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are capable of setting priorities within a dynamic work environment. Thanks to your accurate and detail-oriented approach, you consistently deliver high-quality content where attention to detail is essential. In addition, you are resilient under pressure and able to maintain focus and oversight across multiple projects simultaneously, without compromising quality or deadlines.

Do you bring the following to our company?

You are fluent in both Dutch and English.
You are creative, conceptual, independent, and solution-oriented.
You collaborate effectively within a creative team environment.
You are detail-oriented, resilient under pressure, and driven, while maintaining focus and an overview when managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
You have experience with design software such as Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, or similar programs, and regularly use these tools to create and format user manuals.
You have proven experience working with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude, know how to use effective prompting techniques, and are eager to continuously develop your AI skills.
Experience with work management tools such as Monday.com or similar software is preferred.
You have a broad interest in society, culture, and current developments, combined with a strong general knowledge base.
You have relevant professional experience, preferably within a design, marketing, or e-commerce environment.

What does this job offer you?

A one-year contract for 32-40 hours per week, with working hours to be agreed upon.
A competitive salary in line with the market
Flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup (home and office).
Travel expense reimbursement.
Home office allowance.
25 vacation days based on a full-time (40-hour) workweek.
8% holiday allowance.
The option to purchase additional vacation days.
Pension accrual through the Dutch Retail Pension Fund (Pensioenfonds Detailhandel).
A large company lunch every Friday.
Free bootcamp sessions twice a week, discounts on gym memberships through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland, and access to our own in-house gym.
A vibrant social calendar organized by our activities committee, including a variety of fun events and larger celebrations such as the EQOM Summer Party and Oktoberfest.
Plenty of opportunities for personal development, learning, and career growth.

Are you ready?

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and are you excited about creating compelling content and inspiring brand stories for a growing international organization like EQOM? If so, we would love to receive your application. Have any questions before applying? Feel free to contact us at careers@eqom.com.