The short version
You'll be the first person on the marketing side. You'll work directly with the technical founder to take GrandpaCAD from a few hundred users to thousands. Full creative autonomy, real budget, real impact. No "Happy Monday!" posts.
What you'll actually do
Make content that stops the scroll. Short-form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) showing the "type a sentence, get a 3D model" magic in action. The product demos itself. You just need to capture it well.
Show up where makers hang out. Reddit (r/3Dprinting, r/functionalprint), niche Discords, Maker forums. Not blasting links. Actually helping people and showing what the tool can do when someone asks "how do I make a custom bracket?"
Run experiments. Influencer outreach, partnership deals, SEO content, whatever you think moves the needle. You have the budget and the freedom to try things. We'll measure what works and double down.
Close the loop. Watch user recordings in PostHog. Talk to users. Come back and say "people keep getting stuck on this screen, let's fix it." Growth isn't just top-of-funnel.
Who we're looking for
You own a 3D printer (or you're the type who's about to buy one). You know what audio is trending on TikTok. You understand that a well-placed Reddit comment is worth more than a paid ad. You can look at a PostHog dashboard and tell us which campaign actually drove signups versus which one just got likes.
English proficiency at C1/C2 level is non-negotiable. You'll be writing copy and talking to users every day.
Most importantly: you don't need to be managed. The founder has a day job. You set your own schedule, decide your own priorities, and execute. If you need someone to tell you what to do every morning, this isn't the role.
Why this is interesting
Everything you do is immediately visible. When you get a creator to make a video about GrandpaCAD and signups spike, you'll see it happen in real time. There's no six-month feedback loop. There's no "let's circle back next quarter." You push, the numbers move (or they don't), and you adjust.
The product sells itself once people see it. Your job is to get it in front of the right people.
GrandpaCAD