Operations Assistant to the Founder

Read fully before applying. Compensation, location, and expectations are

non-negotiable .

Aarla is a design-led, art-based lifestyle brand blending Indian tradition, culture, and storytelling into products people actually use and love. We value soul, purpose, and craft over fluff.

I’m hiring

Employee No. 1

(because I don’t count ) : someone who will roll up their sleeves and help me run and grow the brand every day.

What you’ll do (hands-on, daily)

Manage vendors, customers, and orders end-to-end

Coordinate day-to-day operations (inventory, packing, dispatch, follow-ups)

Support marketing & storytelling (basic Canva, captions, DMs, logistics)

Man our stalls at events / pop-ups; represent Aarla in person

Learn how a D2C brand is built and shipped —

for real , not in a deck

Compensation & terms (fixed)

6-month internship : ₹12,000 / month

Full-time after internship :

₹15,000 / month (reviewed as the brand grows)

On-site only :

Ashok Nagar, Chennai (no remote / hybrid)

You’ll thrive here if you…

Are self-driven, organised, and reliable (you close loops without being chased)

Love getting things done more than talking about them

Want to see your work translate into visible brand growth

(Bonus) Have interest in Indian art, classical culture, or storytelling

Do

NOT

apply if…

You want titles, shortcuts, or “strategy roles” without doing the work

You’re looking for remote, hybrid, or flexible hours

You dislike stalls, packing, follow-ups, or talking to customers

What this is

not

Not Chief of Staff / Product / Strategy / AI / Engineering

Not corporate. Not layered. Not a desk-only role.

How to Apply Apply

on LinkedIn only

with :

A short note on why you want this role now

One example of taking ownership and finishing a tough task

Your joining availability