Designer

**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](https://www.instagram.com/wearesocialus) and our [work](https://wearesocial.com/us/).

Let’s make great things together.