Social Creative Director (Design)

TL;DR

Social Creative Director (Design): Leading and elevating social work streams across high-profile accounts with an accent on design excellence, visual systems, and brand consistency. Focus on mentoring creative teams, streamlining production processes, and ensuring cultural relevance within regulated brand environments.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY or West Hollywood, CA

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year

Company

A full-service creative and experiential agency specializing in sport, music, and culture for major global brands.

What you will do

• Lead creative output across assigned social accounts, focusing on design craft and visual systems.
• Establish and evolve visual language to ensure consistency across the broader brand identity.
• Mentor and develop social creatives, fostering growth and high standards in concepting and execution.
• Build scalable social toolkits and templates to drive efficiency and brand governance.
• Partner with business leads to align creative vision with operational realities and client objectives.
• Oversee back-end processes to ensure effective delivery of high-volume assets while maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of agency experience leading social creative for major brands.
• Strong background in visual design and creative direction within high-volume ecosystems.
• Experience working within regulated environments with strict brand governance and IP considerations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Google Slides.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and hire creative teams in fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• In-house brand experience.
• Passion for sport, culture, and music sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for benefits package and discretionary performance bonuses.
• Collaborative agency environment rooted in sports and pop culture.
• Focus on professional development and team growth.
• Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities.