Designer

We Are Social•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

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. 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.”

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 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