Motion Designer

The role

We Are Social is looking for a Motion Designer to join our growing team! You are responsible for connecting the gap between strategy and visual output. You are 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.

WE ARE 

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns 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

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 make great things 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