We Are Social
Junior Designer/Editor
We Are Social, New York, New York, us, 10261
THE ROLE
We're after a culture-engrossed designer/editor who wants to make stuff people love. You live for aesthetics in your everyday life and are constantly seeking ways to incorporate your inspirations into your work. Your idols run the gamut from Massimo Vignelli to Thelma Schoonmaker. You know exactly where to position that typography, and you know the exact second to transition from one scene to the next. To do the job well, you'll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty.
For this role, we are specifically seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture and sports.
WE ARE
A global creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on creating work that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we've 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.
YOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends - you want to create themA self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a proWhat 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
SOCIAL LITERACY: Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social and quickly ideate and present concepts for content that will stay true to our brands but participate in the online dialogue.CONTENT CREATION: From photography to videography, design, and platform native tools, you'll create a wide range of content that suits the client, the moment and the idea. From quick social posts to lo-fi shoots, you have range and the ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about.STORYTELLING: You're able to ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform.Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry.COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution - helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
Online portfolio with relevant work examples.Demonstrable understanding of Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities.A 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.You have a sense of branding and know how to work to brand guidelines while also pushing them.You know when to ask for feedback and you can implement it well.In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign.Understanding of best practices for platform-specific design features and elements.Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology.An organized team player with an ability to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to experiment, get your hands dirty, and push work to be better.You have a natural enthusiasm and excitement for your work.
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 and our work.
Let's do great stuff together.
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
We're after a culture-engrossed designer/editor who wants to make stuff people love. You live for aesthetics in your everyday life and are constantly seeking ways to incorporate your inspirations into your work. Your idols run the gamut from Massimo Vignelli to Thelma Schoonmaker. You know exactly where to position that typography, and you know the exact second to transition from one scene to the next. To do the job well, you'll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty.
For this role, we are specifically seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture and sports.
WE ARE
A global creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on creating work that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we've 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.
YOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends - you want to create themA self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a proWhat 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
SOCIAL LITERACY: Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social and quickly ideate and present concepts for content that will stay true to our brands but participate in the online dialogue.CONTENT CREATION: From photography to videography, design, and platform native tools, you'll create a wide range of content that suits the client, the moment and the idea. From quick social posts to lo-fi shoots, you have range and the ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about.STORYTELLING: You're able to ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform.Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry.COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution - helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
Online portfolio with relevant work examples.Demonstrable understanding of Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities.A 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.You have a sense of branding and know how to work to brand guidelines while also pushing them.You know when to ask for feedback and you can implement it well.In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign.Understanding of best practices for platform-specific design features and elements.Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology.An organized team player with an ability to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to experiment, get your hands dirty, and push work to be better.You have a natural enthusiasm and excitement for your work.
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 and our work.
Let's do great stuff together.
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf