• We are currently not hiring

      A bit about us

      M.Y.O and its sister brand Creative Jungle Company are on a mission to spread the joy of creativity to adults all over the world! We have a studio in London Bridge and currently run over 14 different creative workshops, where people learn arts and crafts and how to express their creative side, in a fun, positive and relaxing environment.

       

      Over the last 4 years we’ve hosted 10,000s of adults in our studio, for public classes and events like creative team building, hen parties and birthdays, and off-site at festivals and brand activations. We’re virtual now too, of course! We also produce crafty how-to video content for world famous brands, have a range of creative kits and a podcast about bringing creativity to life and business. Lots more ideas in the pipeline too.

       

      We’ve worked with Diageo to launch a new Irish whiskey, hosted teams from Google, LinkedIn, Warner Music, Monzo, Virgin, been at events like The Classic Boat Festival, Life Lessons at the Barbican and the Hackney Half, to working with organisations like Imperial College, to bring science to life through creativity and have been featured in the Evening Standard, Time Out, Lonely Planet, Balance Magazine, Business Insider and lots more. 4 years in, still so many exciting opportunities to go after and it feels like we’re ready to take it to the next level!

       

      We are a self-funded, independent business that likes to do things differently, and were co-founded by partners Diana Muendo and Samuel Lehane. We have ambitions to become a BCorp, to give back even more as we go and to grow significantly over the next 18 months. We have a small and brilliant dynamic team of 7 in total, with a great mix of creative and corporate experience, along with the support of additional freelance creatives when required.

    • Current Open Roles

      [We are currently not hiring]

      Creative kickstart internship roles

      Creative Kickstart Scheme Internship Roles

      3 roles

      Operations Associate

      Digital Marketing Assistant

      Business Development Assistant

      Creative workshop host role

      Creative Workshop Host Role

      Various classes

      To help teaching our classes like lino printing, hand built pottery, painting, ceramic painting and more.

    • Creative Kickstart Internship Role Descriptions

      What we are looking for

      As part of the Government backed Kickstart Programme for *UK based 18-24 year olds on (or soon to be on) universal credit*, we are in the process of making 3 roles available for 6 months and if you are eligible, we'd love for you to apply! If not for you, but you know someone, pass this on to them, that would be superb! Thank you!

       

      1. Operations Associate

      2. Digital Marketing Assistant

      3. Business Development Assistant


      We could really do with adding some more energetic, optimistic and organised people to the team, who have a passion in helping more people get creative. We also need people to muck in as and when is required, we’re a nimble team who have each other’s backs. To read what last year was like for us, see https://samuellehane.medium.com/m-y-o-recap-blog-2020-754bf6a4f512 

       

      Now, enough about us, onto your role and you! Is this for you? If so, please read on and do apply.

        About You - having lots of these qualities would be great

        • A real desire to learn and make things better
        • Dependable - you always do what you say you will or communicate effectively if you can’t.
        • Love people. Engaging with them, understanding their needs, figuring out how to serve them best and, ultimately, really helping them - so empathy is key
        • High energy, self-motivated and have a can do attitude - a classic, but hugely important, you’ll have some independence to make good things happen, knowing the team is there to support you 
        • Persistent - working in a startup is not always an easy ride with so many moving parts, so you will need to be able to roll with the ups and downs and embrace change. Every day is a new day to make a fresh impact, make things better and help us grow
        • Loves sharing ideas and always open to feedback - giving and receiving
        • Enjoys being creative, e.g. you may know how to sew, draw or like to learn to make new things or have a genuine desire to learn more crafts.

        Must have

        • A passion for creativity and making people happy, that’s what we’re all about really
        • Aged between 16 and 24 years old and currently or soon to be claiming Universal Credit

        About Your Role

        • Operations Assistant - read more for specifics
        • Digital Marketing Assistant - read more for specifics
        • Business Development Assistant - read more for specifics

        Further information

        • Training: As the roles are part of the Government backed Kickstart Scheme, they last for 6 months. The 1st 3 weeks are when you will get an intensive training course from the great team at Jolt (over 75 hours!) who we are working with, the rest is then working with us and learning, along with getting support and mentoring from Jolt as you go. 
        • Hours and pay: The role is for 25 hours per week (essentially 3 days - Tuesday to Thursday ideally) and the Government funds the National Minimum Wage cost, which we will top up to the London Living Wage - so it would be £10.85 per hour in total. Depending on work performance, this may be increased to 4 or 5 days per week. 
        • Where: It will be mostly virtual, with 1 or 2 days every 2 weeks in our London Bridge studio (SE1) (when it is safe to go back) - so living in London within 45 minutes of SE1 is ideal
        • Start date: we expect to take on these roles in early July, but are starting the process now. 
        • How long: This starts as a 6 month internship. 

        Benefits

        • Be part of a growing creative startup with big ambitions!
        • Collaborate, flexible and friendly environment
        • Access to unlimited creative classes and friends & family discount
        • Space to learn and grow
        • Regular team socials
        • Work from an inspiring studio in a great location - when restrictions allow
        • We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

        To apply

        • E-mail us a short video of yourself talking through:
          • The role you are applying for - Operations, Digital Marketing, Business Development - it could be all 3! 
          • Why you’d like the job and why you think you would be good at it
          • What excites you most about getting people to get creative with us
          • What you’re go-to crafts or creative activities are and how you heard about the role

        Don't worry, just be yourself :). Also include a short CV or link to your LinkedIn profile to Hello@MYO.Place and include "Kickstart role application" in subject line. If you feel you would enjoy the role, but don't meet some of the criteria above or have any questions, just let us know.

         

        Then what?
        We’ll get back to you either way, but if we progress you to the next stage, we’ll be in touch with further information and next steps on the interview process.

         

        We'll be closing applications on July 20th 2021, so be quick!

      • Creative Workshop Host Role Description

        What we are looking for:

        • We’re looking for creative and enthusiastic people to host workshops with us and help us spread creativity to the world! We’re especially interested in people who may know hand-building pottery or painting (watercolour and acrylic), but don’t worry if not, we’ll provide thorough training on the other classes.

        • Perfect for creatives who want a long term flexible role, on the side of another job or career.

        • The role will be freelance contracted, with flexible shifts.

        About your role

        • Hours - Generally a 4 hour shift (6pm - 10pm) and a minimum of 1 class every 2 weeks.
        • Most classes during the week run 6.30 - 9.00pm (2.5 hours) and you will be paid for roughly 30 minutes each side to set up and clear up (4 hours total per shift).
        • Weekend classes generally run from 11:30am - 2pm, 3pm - 5:30pm or 6:30 - 9pm - with c30 minutes either side for clean up and tidy up.
        • We expect to have more day-time mid week shifts later in the year, too.
        • Frequency - The number of shifts a week are ad hoc Monday - Sunday (evenings and some day times) based on what workshops we have and attendance numbers.
        • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays are popular days at M.Y.O and it’s likely you’ll have a shift most Saturdays, especially over the summer.
        • We sometimes do off-sites sessions across London too.
        • We tend to give 2-3 weeks notice for a class to see if you may be available and to confirm you for it.
        • Pay - £15-25ph depending on the group size and event

        Responsibilities

        • Setting up the class with the appropriate materials and equipment - checklists are provided.
        • Welcoming guests and introducing them to M.Y.O, our classes and our mission.
        • Delivering engaging workshops that are structured, beginner friendly and relaxing – with a “wow” output that guests can take home with them.
        • This will initially be Ceramic Painting, Hand Built Pottery, Lino Printing and T-shirt / Tote Bag design using hand cut vinyl, along with more festive classes over the Christmas period - training will be provided for all these. If you know pottery or painting, these may be possible to run too as are popular. 
        • Managing the ambience during the workshop (music, energy levels) and cleaning up after the class - dishes, equipment and studio and putting everything away.
        • Collecting feedback and necessary follow up details from guests.
        • Capturing engaging and colourful social media content during the class – photos and videos - on your phone.
        • Over time, there will be scope for you to design and run your own workshop, too.

        About you - must have

        • Love people. Speaking to them, understanding their needs, figuring out how to serve them best and, ultimately, really helping them get creative - so empathy is key.

        • High energy, self-motivated and have a can-do attitude - a classic, but hugely important, you’ll have lots of independence to make good things happen during your workshops, knowing the team is there to support you.

        • Loves sharing ideas and always open to feedback - giving and receiving.

        • Has the best interests of what we are trying to do at heart - help more people and companies get creative, as it’s a fun thing which everyone can do, has real mindfulness benefits and is a brilliant way to connect with others.

        • Enjoys being creative, e.g. you may know how to sew, draw or like to learn to make new things or have a genuine desire to learn more crafts.

        • Communicative, dependable and reliable - you always do what you say you will and show up or communicate effectively if for whatever unforeseen reason you can’t.

        • Resourceful, well organized and calm under pressure - can think on your feet.

        To date, this role has suited freelance creatives who have another creative career as their main focus and have flexibility with their schedule. We have had emerging musicians, comedians, printmakers, potters, theatre directors and writers in the past. It could also suit someone with a stable corporate job that wants to scratch a creative itch in the evening or on weekends.

         

        Benefits

        • Be part of a growing creative startup with big ambitions!
        • Collaborate, flexible and friendly environment
        • Access to unlimited creative classes and friends & family discount
        • Space to learn and grow
        • Regular team socials
        • Work from an inspiring studio in a great location - when restrictions allow
        • We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

        To apply

        • E-mail us a short video of yourself talking through:
          • Why you’d like the job and why you think you would be good at it
          • What excites you most about getting people to get creative with us
          • What you’re go-to crafts or creative activities are (list them ALL we love to hear, along with ones you may be keen to learn) and how you heard about the role

        Don't worry, just be yourself :). Also include a short CV or link to your LinkedIn profile to Hello@MYO.Place and include "Workshot host application" in subject line. If you feel you would enjoy the role, but don't meet some of the criteria above or have any questions, just let us know.

         

        Then what?
        We’ll get back to you either way, but if we progress you to the next stage, we’ll be in touch with further information and next steps on the interview process.

         

        We constantly review these applications, so apply any time !

      • Apply now

        E-mail us with your short video and CV / Linkedin before end of, answering the questions mentioned above

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(f) send you general (non-marketing) commercial communications;
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(6) Policy Amendments We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes. We may also notify you of changes to our privacy policy by email.
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(10) Contact M.Y.O If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please write to us by email to hello@MYO.Place.
**For public class bookings - please note: No refunds within 7 days of class, a transfer fee of £7.50 applies. No refunds or transfers within 48 hours of class.
**For private group bookings - please note: we take a deposit to confirm the reservation, the balance being payable after the session. If a private group booking is cancelled by you within 14 days of the session date, we can transfer half the deposit to a future date. If the private group booking is cancelled by you within 48 hours of the session date, we cannot refund or transfer. If the private group booking is cancelled by you prior to 14 days of the session date, we can transfer the full deposit amount to a future session.
**Note - due to Covid-19 and in the interests of you and the public's safety, the studio has been closed until the Government advises otherwise. We'll be open as soon as possible then. Given the ongoing uncertainty, we are unable to process refunds at this time, but can issue ticket transfers from cancelled classes to future ones or issue M.Y.O gift vouchers to equivalent value. For group deposits paid, we can transfer the deposit to a future group session. 
We really have no idea how long this will go on for and are trying to be as fair as possible given all the uncertainty. We hope you stay safe and that you can understand why we have to do this - we will all get through this and can't wait to host you in the studio in the future for much needed creative time. Many thanks, Sam, Diana and Team M.Y.O**
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(1) Information M.Y.O May Collect We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal data:
(a) information about your computer and about your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit and number of page views);
(b) information relating to any transactions carried out between you and us on or in relation to this website, including information relating to any purchases you make of our goods or services;
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(a) administer the website;
(b) improve your browsing experience by personalising the website;
(c) enable your use of the services available on the website;
(d) send to you goods purchased via the website, and supply to you services purchased via the website;
(e) send statements and invoices to you, and collect payments from you;
(f) send you general (non-marketing) commercial communications;
(g) send you email notifications which you have specifically requested;
(h) send to you our newsletter and other marketing communications relating to our business which we think may be of interest to you , where you have specifically agreed to this, by email or similar technology. You can inform us at any time if you no longer require communications from M.Y.O by sending an email to Hello@MYO.Place or unsubscribing in the e-mail that is sent;
(i) provide third parties with statistical information about our users – but this information will not be used to identify any individual user;
(j) deal with enquiries and complaints made by or about you relating to the website;
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(4) Disclosures We may disclose information about you to any of our employees, officers, agents, suppliers or subcontractors insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes as set out in this privacy policy. In addition, we may disclose information about you:
(a) to the extent that we are required to do so by law;
(b) in connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings;
(c) in order to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk); and
(d) to the purchaser (or prospective purchaser) of any business or asset which we are (or are contemplating) selling. Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not provide your information to third parties.
(5) Security of your Personal Data We will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information. Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
(6) Policy Amendments We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes. We may also notify you of changes to our privacy policy by email.
(7) Your Rights You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you. You may instruct us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes by email at any time. In practice, you will usually either expressly agree in advance to our use of your personal data for marketing purposes, or we will provide you with an opportunity to opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing purposes.
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(9) Updating Information Please let us know if the personal information which we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated.
(10) Contact M.Y.O If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please write to us by email to hello@MYO.Place.
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