Job Description
At Yardzen, we believe people are at their best when they’re outside.
Our mission is simple: help people envision the outdoor spaces of their dreams, entirely online, and connect them with trusted local contractors to bring those designs to life. Since our launch in 2018, we’ve empowered thousands of homeowners to transform their outdoor spaces, make sustainable choices, enhance property value, and enjoy life outdoors.
We’re transforming the $200 billion outdoor renovation industry with AI, data, and technology—offering a modern, seamless, and transparent design-build experience. Recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company and named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work, our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. And we’re just getting started.
We’re hiring a Content Marketing Manager to bring Yardzen’s brand vision to life.
This is a highly creative, high-ownership role for an exceptional writer and thoughtful storyteller. You’ll shape how we communicate our brand across channels by translating design expertise, data, and customer experience into narratives that are clear, compelling, and grounded in real impact.
At Yardzen, everything starts with the customer. The work should reflect how we improve people’s lives in meaningful, everyday ways while making the world more beautiful through thoughtful, well-designed outdoor spaces. We’re looking for someone with a genuine appreciation for design and living well across home, garden, and outdoor environments.
This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll partner closely with marketing leadership to express Yardzen’s voice and creative direction, while owning execution across formats. You should be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, incorporating feedback, and taking true authorship over your work.
Responsibilities:
Storytelling & Narrative Development
Lead the development of customer stories and key brand narratives
Translate design expertise, data, and customer experience into clear, compelling storytelling
Ensure content reflects the lived impact of a well-designed outdoor space
Brand & Creative Direction
Partner with marketing leadership to ensure Yardzen’s voice is consistent across all content and channels
Maintain a high bar for quality, consistency, and taste
Content & Copy
Write and edit copy across web, email, campaigns, and marketing materials
Ensure clarity, cohesion, and alignment across formats
Social & Influencer
Own organic social from planning through execution
Develop and manage influencer partnerships aligned with the brand
Creative Production
Partner with design to concept and produce campaigns and content
Contribute to photoshoots and visual direction
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, product, and internal teams to align messaging with business goals
Support lifecycle and performance initiatives with strong storytelling
About you:
3+ years of experience in content, brand, or creative roles, ideally within a D2C company or design-forward brand
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Passion for home, design, and outdoor living
Strong creative instincts and a clear point of view
Experience with social and influencer programs
Ability to operate strategically while executing at a high level
High attention to detail and strong judgment around tone and craft
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment
What We’re Looking For:
A storyteller first, able to shape real experiences into narratives that resonate
A strong writer with clear, thoughtful, intentional communication
Someone with taste who understands what makes a brand feel premium and cohesive
A creative thinker who brings ideas, not just execution
An operator who can consistently produce high-quality work across priorities
Someone motivated by a high bar and interested in shaping a brand over time
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Figma and Canva for light creative development and collaboration
What We Offer:
- Remote work, always: We’re a remote-first company
- Full coverage for you: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive compensation: Salary that matches your skills and experience
- Support for growing families: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Monthly perks: Wellness, cell phone, and internet stipends to keep you connected and cared for
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
The posted salary range reflects the target range for this role and is based on factors such as location, experience, and skills. Final compensation may vary depending on individual qualifications and geographic market.
At Yardzen, we’re committed to creating a space where our employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal opportunities to succeed. We are looking for people that will add to our culture, not just fit in. So regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, age, or veteran status, if joining this mission speaks to you, we encourage you to apply!
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected].
Yardzen is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in a state where Yardzen is registered, you will not be eligible for employment.
