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Our tech & media client is seeking a creative and versatile Social Media
Designer to craft visually compelling assets that drive engagement and elevate
their brand presence. You'll be responsible for designing on-brand graphics,
animations, infographics, and illustrations for their social media channels,
while staying ahead of trends and maintaining a consistent aesthetic. You will
work closely with their Social Media Managers and Social Creative Leads,
reacting to real-time events and planned campaigns, ensuring their social media
content is always fresh and eye-catching.
This is an exciting ongoing contract role with the opportunity to join full
time.
Responsibilities:
* Design:
* Create high-quality graphics, illustrations, infographics and animations for
various social media platforms (Instagram, X, Blogs, LinkedIn, etc.)
* Design assets for both scheduled campaigns and breaking news/trending topics,
often with tight deadlines.
* Adhere to established brand guidelines while finding opportunities to evolve
the brand's visual identity to best perform on social media.
* Ensure designs are optimized for each platform's specifications, new
features, and best practices.
* Layout and Hierarchy:
* Skillfully utilize layout principles and visual hierarchy to effectively
communicate key messages and calls to action.
* Ability to re-interpret charts and data in a visually compelling,
social-consumable way.
* Design assets that are visually appealing and easy to consume, even with
limited text space.
* Illustration and Animation:
* Create simple illustrations and animated GIFs that add a unique flair and
personality to our social media content.
* Use animation strategically to capture attention and increase engagement.
* Collaboration:
* Work closely with the marketing and social media teams to align designs with
campaign goals and overall strategy.
* Collaborate with Marketing Managers and copywriters to ensure visual and
textual elements work together seamlessly.
* Trend Awareness:
* Stay up-to-date with the latest social media design trends, emerging
platforms, and best practices.
* Proactively suggest new design approaches and posts to keep our content fresh
and engaging.
Qualifications:
* Experience: Proven experience (5-7 years preferred) in social media design or
a related field.
* Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating your design skills and
versatility across various social media platforms.
* Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
and animation software (After Effects or similar).
* Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and ability to work both
independently and collaboratively.
Bonus: Experience with video editing, knowledge of social media analytics, and
an understanding of user experience (UX) principles.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
* Please submit a link to your portfolio on your resume.