Social Designer/Content Creator

THE ROLE

We Are Social is looking for a Designer/Motion Designer/Editor to join a team responsible for delivering high quality creative that turns heads and gets people talking. You have a strong sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty.

WE ARE

A social first creative agency powered by making human connections. We’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant work of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more

• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference YOU ARE

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively

• Not interested in just following trends – you want to create the next one

• A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of cultural moments to create “Ideas Worth Talking About,”

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Identify opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands
• Translate complex, abstract ideas into concrete, visually compelling designs that align with client objectives and resonate with diverse target audiences
• Ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform
• Confidently defend design choices and creative rationale to both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Navigate project challenges by finding adaptable, creative solutions that do not compromise aesthetic quality
• Collaborate across departments to build relationships and navigate team dynamics, ensuring a cohesive and effective final product
• Manage multiple priorities and assignments by executing quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy
• Create a wide range of content, from photography to videography, design, and platform tools that always suits the client, moment and idea
• Ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about
• Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
• Use AI tools to supercharge the creative process, generating multiple design variations for a single concept to provide a range of strategic options quickly

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in an agency, studio, or a comparable environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related discipline
• A strong portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content (design & motion) and platform best practices
• In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign
• Demonstrable understanding of Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities
• Strong point of view on what it takes to entertain audiences, drive views and build a dedicated following on social
• Strong sense of color, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and storytelling
• Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology

Benefits

• JOIN US

• At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

• Let’s make great things together.