05 Mar 2024
PA & Events Assistant
Location: Maryculter, Aberdeenshire
Salary: Based on experience. In region of £27k
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: April 2024
Who We Are
Araminta Campbell design and weave exclusive luxury textiles that tell a story founded on timeless design, Scottish craftmanship and natural materials. Passionate about environmental and cultural sustainability and appreciative of age old craftmanship, we use only the finest locally sourced materials to make the heirlooms of tomorrow. We are entrusted as the guardians of people’s stories, valuing heritage and authenticity of the craft and the people involved.
The Role
The successful candidate will be a key member of the team working directly with Araminta in her Aberdeenshire office. With exceptional organisational skills, the PA and Events Assistant will effectively manage Araminta’s schedule to ensure objectives are achieved.
The role will be dynamic working with our tight-knit team to ensure all aspects of the brand are correctly represented. Travel to our stunning atelier outside Edinburgh will be part of the role to ensure you are fully incorporated into the team.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to Araminta, our Founder and Creative Director. Including, but not limited to:
You should be able to evidence:
Who You Are
To be successful, you should possess:
It is crucial that the candidate can develop a clear understanding of the core values, specific needs, goals and features of a premium craftsmanship-driven luxury brand; every approach should be equally artfully crafted, never standardized, ensuring that is coherent with our production philosophy and it resonates authentically with our discerning and attentive audience.
The business is in a rural location so the successful candidate must be able to drive and have access to a car.
The position is based in Araminta’s office, just outside Aberdeenshire, and there is the requirement to be available to travel into our Edinburgh Atelier when required.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to contact@aramintacampbell.co.uk. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications close 15th March 2024.
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Application
Please submit a CV & Covering Letter to contact@aramintacampbell.co.uk.
State a) your availability and b) relevant information on your skills/experience pertaining to the job specifications.
Successful candidates must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.
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We are guardians of people’s stories...
We ourselves are stories that weave and take shape through the thread, thanks to the gentle hands of the weavers.
The yarn, the loom, our and your stories, are the tools we have chosen to make what cannot be seen or touched, real and wearable. We give shape to the values in which we believe, we give voice to stories to be shared with those dearest to us, forever.
Not just exquisite works of art to wear, but ambassadors, ‘talking’ objects, timeless storytellers of meanings and values that we want to preserve and pass on.
Meet Isabelle, one of our talented handweavers!
Isabelle has long had an interest in textiles, ever since her grandmother taught her to sew.
She discovered weaving when visiting universities before applying to study. Immediately captivated by the woven textile displays at Loughborough University – the home of our George Wood looms – She became fascinated by how these complex woven structures could be created from just a few cones of yarn.
Isabelle enjoys the slow, hands-on process of weaving, appreciating how it demands your full and present focus, and is always excited to share the complexities of handweaving to our visitors.
Meet Helen, one of our talented handweavers!
As an advocate for sustainability and ethical production, handweaving appealed to Helen as the embodiment of slow, responsible craft.
She fell in love with the challenging yet meditative weave process during her textile degree at the Glasgow School of Art.
Helen adores that she can name the alpacas in the pieces that she weaves, as this level of provenance imbues the pieces with deeper meaning for both weaver and future owner.
We choose 100% undyed British alpaca fiber for our designs because it embodies the values we hold dear: sustainability, durability, and unparalleled luxury. Each fleece is sourced from carefully chosen UK farms where animal welfare is a top priority.
Our close relationships with breeders enable us to trace many of our yarns back to the individual alpacas, ensuring exceptional quality and transparency. The alpaca’s fleeces are left undyed, allowing the natural richness and unique tones of their coats to shine through in every piece.
In the UK, only 5–10% of alpacas produce fleece of the exceptional quality we require. Every fiber is meticulously selected for its fineness, crimp, luster, and colour, ensuring our pieces meet the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
It can take our handweavers anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks to complete one of our Signature pieces.
Each piece in our Heritage handwoven collection has been inspired by Araminta’s deep love for the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
From the golden glow of the beech woodlands surrounding her family home in the Royal Deeside Corridor during autumn, to the ethereal light of the Scottish Highlands at dawn and dusk, the landscape is a constant source of inspiration for Araminta. The shifting interplay of colours, textures, and natural rhythms informs each handwoven piece, translating fleeting moments into timeless design.
Any moment in time could become Araminta’s next creation.
Meet Lisa, one of our talented handweavers!
Lisa studied weaving at Heriot Watt University, in the borders of Scotland – an area renowned for its textile production.
She always enjoyed creating things and was recommended to study textiles by her art teacher. When first starting out in her weave degree, she found the slow process of setting up challenging, yet today it’s her favourite part.
She finds peace whilst threading the loom, enjoying and embracing the flow.
Each piece has been lovingly handwoven and finished in our Edinburgh Atelier by our team of handweavers on vintage George Wood looms.
Araminta Campbell is one of the largest employers of handweavers in Scotland, fostering employment for talented craftspeople in Scotland plays a vital role in preserving the rich legacy of Scottish textile craftsmanship. Every thread woven in the Atelier carries with it the heritage and passion of centuries-old traditions, brought vividly to life through contemporary designs, and the work of our talented weavers.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
When you choose one of our handwoven treasures, you’re not just owning a piece of Scotland’s rich textile heritage – you’re connecting with the hands that brought it to life.
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