Social Media Graphic Designer Full Time

Position Summary:

The role of Social Media Graphic Designer entails creating initial concepts and layouts for social media, website, and marketing/sales materials. This includes overseeing logo design, social animation and design, image selection for social campaigns, specific photo filters for social campaigns, and the development of social campaign style guides. The Graphic Designer will provide creative direction and guidance for all social graphic design projects, acting as a mentor to the team and fostering strong relationships and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and animate motion graphics for on-air creative, campaign promo spots, paid media, social media, and digital content.
• Customize branded promo graphics toolkits.
• Develop concepts individually or collaboratively based on creative briefs for show key art and graphics packaging.
• Design logos for show titles.
• Produce digital assets based on key art designs.
• Create stylescapes and mood boards for marketing shoots.
• Develop social media content toolkits and style guides for partners.
• Contribute to presentation decks to communicate design and strategy to leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in creative brainstorms with collaborating partners.
• Interpret creative requests and feedback effectively.
• Support concepts and designs, including rich emails, banner ads, animated GIFs, social media visuals, and presentations.
• Retouch and crop images to ensure accurate dimensions for social media channels.
• Deliver high-quality designs from concept to completion while adhering to brand standards.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive creative asset library.
• Prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Resourcefully find and utilize stock visual elements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to design graphics packages from concept to finish.
• Capable of conceptualizing and compositing key art.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Resourcefulness in troubleshooting After Effects issues.
• Intermediate knowledge of After Effects expressions.
• Attention to brand details and consistency, with the ability to customize within brand guidelines.
• Knowledge of AR is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in hybrid settings.
• Highly organized and familiar with folder structures and processes across platforms and teams.
• Ability to handle multiple shows and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Photoshop compositing is a plus.
• Proficiency in After Effects compositing is a plus, including rotoscoping, green screen, and tracking.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the social media creative landscape.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (including After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator; knowledge of InDesign is a plus).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• College degree in Design or equivalent design program.
• Website showcasing design portfolio, including a motion show reel.
• 4+ years of working experience.
• Passion for and experience in fashion is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong technical skills in compositing and presentation preparation.
• Strong typography, layout, hierarchy, and branding skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to assist with digital ad production when needed.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Shirlyn Benefits and Culture:

At Shirlyn, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account with employer funding.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care).
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor.
• Access to Shirlyn Foundation support.

Perks (HQ Location)

• Free lunch every week.
• Pets allowed in the office.
• Free gym access.
• Free gifts.
• Annual holiday party.
• Invitations to special events.
• Free snacks and drinks every day.

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