Join our Team

Together we create. Together we grow. Together we are Ellie Ellie.

Ellie Ellie is multi-award winning Sussex based giftware company on a gifting obsessed mission to bring people together through all life's moments. 

Founded on commitment on building more than just a business, here at Ellie Ellie we believe there’s more joy and harmony when there’s a strong sense of togetherness, not only within our products but the people behind them.

We are a team of forward-thinking individuals from all walks of life with bundles of motivation and big dreams for the future. We are passionate about our purpose and our overall contribution to the success of the company.
We are delighted to annouce that in 2020 we became a Living Wage Employer.
This means that every single member of staff working for Ellie Ellie Ltd earns a real Living Wage! The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. Nearly 6000 organisations, including us, voluntarily choose to pay the real Living Wage because we believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. We are really proud of this commitment and we hope we can set an example to other small business' to make this commitment also in the future.

Being part of the Ellie Ellie team we can offer: 

  • Childcare vouchers
  • 24 hour employee assistant program - supporting you through any of life's up or downs
  • Personal Pension
  • 50% staff discount 
  • First look at our outlet sales (a chance to purchase samples, seconds and EOL products at cost prices)
  • Annual Christmas Party
  • Annual Ellie Ellie Birthday BBQ 
  • A min of 28 days paid Annual Leave (earn up to 35 days with our long service benefits)
  • Bonus birthday day off
  • Monthly free healthy snacks from the wonderful Office Pantry 
  • Free winter flu vaccine
  • The opportunity to support our amazing partnered charity Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House with annual sponsorship challenges.

Testimonials 

 

“Working at Ellie Ellie over the Xmas period was fast paced and exciting with lots to do every day. From picking orders, assisting with manufacturing, to keeping the shelves stocked up! It’s a friendly, welcoming company with lovely helpful staff” – Lia, Order Fulfilment Contractor Dec 20
“In just one word I would say working for Ellie Ellie was great. Fantastic team of staff. Fantastic business idea, with quality gifts.” – Matthew, Order Fulfilment Contractor Dec 20

"Thank you so much for the work you have provided for me, I have enjoyed working with such lovely people in a fantastic work environment"
- Tallulah, Order Fulfilment Contractor Dec 19

Internships / Work Experience
We are also delighted to be able to offer fantastic work placements, internships and work experience.  Whether you are looking for experience to get your foot in the door in the design world, interested in how a small business runs or just want a reference for your CV we will happily help wherever we can.

 

Callum, Content Creation Intern
(In partnership with STEP-UP Brighton)

 Want more information on the STEP-UP Programme in partnership with Uni. of Brighton and Uni. of Sussex? Head to their website here: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/step-up/index.aspx

Beth, Design Intern

"I completed three weeks of work placement with Ellie Ellie and it was amazing. The whole team were so kind and accommodating, they really made me feel welcome. I learnt a lot during through this experience and the team were very patient and always grateful for the what I did. I would definitely recommend this company to students looking for a work placement and of course somewhere to purchase beautiful products!" 

Lauren, Design Intern

"After completing my degree in Illustration I decided to work in education. After some years I realised I wanted to follow my passion again so left my job in order to gain experience as a designer. I spent a number of months at Ellie Ellie where I have learnt so much! I first learnt how to manufacture the products so I could see the individual process and the end result. I then spent time in the product team helping to design the Fathers Day collection. This gave me confidence in designing for a wide variety of products including mugs, memory boxes, bibs and baby grows. After this I wanted to learn more about designing vinyl for jumpers and T-shirts so I started working on the wedding collection. I really enjoyed pushing myself and working with Danielle to create new products including hen do dressing gowns and makeup bags. Spending time at Ellie Ellie has provided me with so many new skills that will help me to achieve my future goals. Ellie Ellie gave me the opportunity to learn new things and support me to become more confident in myself and my abilities". 

Emily, Marketing Intern

"Working with Ellie Ellie gave me a sense of what the 'real' working world was like. From creating the products themselves, to post office runs, exhibition organisation to photoshoot planning, the experience I gained with the company prepared me for life after university. Post- work experience, I undertook some further work within the company; as a content creator, which helped me land my first professional role after university with a social media agency. I now work as a marketing analyst, but the Ellie Ellie ethos has stuck with me"