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In 2017, Jan Sapper, Paperlike's founder and CEO, developed and launched a screen protector for the iPad that became an instant hit with digital artists and notetakers.
Since then, we've come a long way.
Today, we sell professional accessories for iPad users worldwide through our Shopify store, Amazon, and retail stores. We've built a global team (25 amazing people from all over the world) and a brand that is well-respected in our community.
And that's where you come in. We've built a solid foundation with 250k+ followers across all social media platforms. Now we're looking for a strategic, data-driven Social Media Manager to own and evolve how Paperlike shows up on social, and help us grow a brand that people genuinely love.
We're looking for a full-time Social Media Manager to own Paperlike's presence across all brand channels. This isn't a content creation role. It's a strategy role. You'll be responsible for how the brand communicates on social: what we say, when we say it, to whom, and why it's working (or not).
You'll own the publishing calendar, manage community engagement, drive creator seeding outreach, and report on the metrics that actually matter. You'll bring a strong point of view on strategy and the organizational rigor to execute it.
Strategy
Content & Publishing
Community & Creator Relations
Reporting
Jan founded Paperlike in 2017 as a side project to solve his own need for a better iPad and Apple Pencil experience. Since he loves crowdfunding, he launched a Kickstarter for the Paperlike and was blown away by the response. He soon left his job and made Paperlike a full-time endeavor.
Now in 2026, we're a team of about 25 people. At our core, we still operate the same way: relentlessly focused on what matters, automating whatever we can to free our time and minds.
Our team is 100% remote, spread all over the world: from New York to Turkey, from Germany to China.
Paperlike is a small giant. We strive to be the best in our niche but are comfortable not reaching for the stars. We look for healthy growth with as few people as possible. We're thrifty, not cheap. We leverage technology to achieve our goals wherever possible.
We take ownership of the role we have and think like an entrepreneur. That means taking responsibility, self-organizing, and operating with a "get shit done" attitude. We are brave and take risks. We own issues and handle them.
We are honest and vulnerable and are proud of a safe work environment where everyone can be themselves. We care about mental health. We run a strict no-asshole policy. We're honorable. Our word and handshake count, and we put our action where our mouth is. We treat customers and partners as people, not numbers.
We strive to be content, but we're never satisfied. We want to be the best in class. Continuous learning and being on top of trends is ingrained in our DNA. Bringing learnings into action is key. We use our creativity to solve complex situations and don't rely on standards.
After submitting your application, qualified candidates will be invited to an initial interview. If we decide to move forward with you, there will be a paid trial test and we will decide from there.
Simply put: We're a German company, and it's much easier to work across borders with the best candidates using a freelance structure. The majority of our team works on a freelance basis. We're still one team and it doesn't feel like internal vs. external. If you NEED an employee contract, please let us know and we'll try to find a way.
Any other questions? Write [email protected].
Submit your application below.