Fashion Copywriter Job at Akira in Chicago

AKIRA Fashion Copywriter (eCommerce)

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 35+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors : Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position

Fashion Copywriter (eCommerce)

Location : Chicago, IL

Job Type : Full-Time, Onsite

Position Overview We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Copywriter to join our growing e-commerce team. In this role, you'll help bring our products to life - crafting engaging copy for women's apparel, accessories, and footwear that captures our brand voice and excites our customers. You'll work with fun, fast-moving product every day, blending creativity with smart use of AI tools to keep our product listings fresh, optimized, and compelling.

What You'll Do

• Write engaging product descriptions for women's apparel, shoes, and accessories.
• Use AI tools to generate, refine, and optimize product copy efficiently.
• Measure, categorize, and organize product information accurately.
• Ensure all copy is SEO-optimized using relevant keywords and trends.
• Maintain consistency in tone, grammar, and style across all product categories.
• Collaborate with the merchandising, marketing, and creative teams to align product copy with campaigns and promotions.
• Occasionally write short marketing copy for emails, landing pages, or social media.

Who You Are

Preferred Experience

Why You'll Love It Here You'll spend your days surrounded by great product and an energetic team that loves creativity, collaboration, and the power of great storytelling.

Diversity & Inclusion

At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.

Benefits and Perks

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA / HSA / Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type : Full-time At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The starting pay for this position is $18.00 - $19.00 per hour and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.