Content Writer |amp| Copywriter

Southern Design Group (SDG) is one of Australia's leading suppliers of architectural hardware products, with a unique portfolio to suit a variety of styles. This portfolio is supported by an excellent sales and distribution network, an ambitious and innovative product development focus, and a consumer-focused marketing team.   

We are a rapidly growing family-owned global business and for over 40 years, we have had a long history of retaining dedicated and experienced staff who reflect our strong values of respect, passion, and responsibility.  

SDG is the parent company of three architectural hardware brands sold in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States:  

TradCo (tradco.com.au)  
Iver (Iver-life.com)  
Bankston (bankston.com)
Our brands are sold through an extensive range of resellers who are serviced by experienced customer service operators, sales representatives and specifiers across Australia, New Zealand and the US.

We have over +0 employees across Australia, New Zealand and the US and foster an innovative, strategy focused and progressive work environment. We have a long history of retaining dedicated and experienced staff who reflect our strong values.



About The Role

Are you an experienced writer and researcher who can adapt their style and content to suit multiple brands, generate strategic copy and ideate innovative content ideas, looking for a creative and exciting role in a growing international company?

The Content Writer / Copywriter is responsible for researching, writing, proofing and assisting in all aspects of copywriting across a number of marketing channels (online and offline) to aid in the delivery of the strategic marketing and communications plan for all four brands – Southern Design Group, Bankston, Iver & TradCo. The individual in the role will be required to liaise and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to accrue industry specific technical knowledge.

Joining our Marketing team, the role reports to the Head of Marketing, and will work closely with the Senior Creative Manager and Marketing Coordinator.

The right candidate will have a high level of attention to detail and excellent spelling, grammar and proofing skills. The individual in this role will be able to work autonomously to obtain required information from stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.

As a part time role, the candidate is expected to commit to 32 hours a week, with flexibility around timings.



Key Responsibilities

Research, Collaboration & Content Ideation

Research interior design & architecture market trends and hardware specific industry information with the goal of ideating new and innovative content to support the approved brand pillars.
Engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders (internal & external) to accrue industry specific technical knowledge to ensure accuracy of all copywriting.
Incorporate country and region specific copywriting tailored to resonate with audiences in various countries including Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Marketing & Brand Communications Copywriting

Write both technical and creative copy for a range of brand materials, in line with overarching communications plan, brand guidelines and approved tone-of-voice. These include:
Catalogues, lookbooks, brochures & flyers
Weekly long and short-form blog articles for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Architectural project copy, with a specific focus on hardware
EDMs, websites and other digital assets
Campaign and sales copy
Presentations & pitches
Award submittals
Videography scripts
Other marketing collateral as required
Proofing