Art Director - Social
We Are Social, United States

Company Overview:

Our growing team is seeking an Art Director to join our squad of socially-led thinkers, doers and creators. We are looking for a first-class AD who can create groundbreaking, culture shifting digital and social work that helps us drive our vision to make Ideas Worth Talking About. This candidate (hopefully you) should be fluent in tasteful design and aesthetics. They’ll know that a good idea only becomes great when you make authentic connections that spark real conversations.

What you’ll do:

You will contribute to, and oversee, excellent digital and social design work for clients within the Entertainment field. You have an elevated, but versatile, taste in design. You understand that nailing the look of native social trends is as nuanced as nailing sophisticated high design trends. You take part in cultural conversations, industry conversations, and brand conversations. You know what’s happening: who, where, when, and why. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.

Specifically, you will need to:

• Generate conceptual ideas, innovations, and contemporary design trends while using all the tools amp; design programs of the trade
• Demonstrate strong typography amp; layout skills for beautiful comps, decks, and presentations
• Oversee creative execution of designers and copywriters,, including heavy motion and video assets
• Prioritise deliverables and manage multiple deadlines
• Establish look and feel for campaigns and content formats
• Understand the fundamentals of visual storytelling, storyboard ideas, source timecodes
• Have a strong entertainment and social background

What your experience looks like:

• 2-3 years working at an agency, studio, or comparable experience
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, working on multiple projects at once
• Proficiency across Adobe Design suite, including After Effects and Premiere
• Strong portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content best practices and channels
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Rewards and Benefits