Editor

We Are Social•Toronto, ON

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Designer/Motion Designer/Editor to join their growing team. This role is for a creative individual looking to make the best work of their career, tasked with delivering high-quality design and motion solutions that meet client objectives and agency standards. The ideal candidate stays on top of trends, makes work people love, has a strong sense of social media craft, and a desire to get their hands dirty. A passion for sports, luxury, the great outdoors, and cars is a plus.

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

Responsibilities

Identify trends and 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

Benefits

Passport program to explore and work from other offices worldwide
Celebration of wins and losses
Carbon offsets
Community kitchens
Snacks
Hybrid work models
Flexible hours
Work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
Agency summer days
Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars
Dogs allowed
Dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
Regular team social events (holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers)
In-house learning & development sessions
Annual career and growth conversations
Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives
Flexible benefits to support individual lifestyle and life stage
Access to a personal wellness spending account
Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic
Access to health clinicians 24/7
Holistic array of other health and wellness resources