Designer/Motion Designer/Editor

About this role

THE ROLE
We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Designer/Motion Designer/Editor to join our growing team! You are a creative person looking to make the best work of your career.  You will be tasked with delivering high quality design and motion solutions that meet client objectives and our agency standards. You love staying on top of trends and making work people will love. You have a strong sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. Most importantly, you live in the space between sports, luxury, the great outdoors and have an interest in cars.

WE ARE
We are a creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive creating work that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX
Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)
From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference
Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)
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 them
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 social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
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

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
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
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
At We Are Social, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a creative career in an agency that moves at the speed of culture. Here’s what you’ll get:
We are the first, largest, most awarded socially-led creative agency in the world, connecting you to 1,300+ like-minded professionals around the world
An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a 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 (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
Regular team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more! We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
In-house learning & development sessions and 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 across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

We invest in your health and wellness:
Flexible benefits to support your…