Social Content Designer and Editor
Creative Circle · Bolingbrook, IL · 3 days ago
HybridMarketingContract
We are seeking a creative and trend-savvy Social Content Designer + Editor to support our social media team on a part-time contract basis. This role is responsible for bringing brand storytelling to life through engaging, social-first content across multiple platforms.
About the role
The ideal candidate is highly fluent in social media trends and internet culture, with a strong eye for design, video editing, and visual storytelling. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. You may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.
Responsibilities
- Design social-first templates, graphics, and creative assets for platforms such as Instagram Stories, Reels, and in-feed content.
- Capture, edit, and optimize photo and video content for social media channels.
- Create high-quality, narrative-driven video edits that align with brand voice and visual standards.
- Collaborate with social media and creative teams to develop, storyboard, and refine content concepts.
- Identify and incorporate emerging social media trends, editing techniques, motion design, and animation into content strategies.
- Ensure all creative assets are visually compelling, platform-appropriate, and delivered on schedule.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience creating and editing content for social media platforms.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
- Experience with After Effects preferred.
- Comfortable both shooting and editing short-form video content.
- Strong understanding of visual composition, typography, color, and design principles.
- Knowledge of current social media trends, content formats, and platform best practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa.
- Physically located in and able to perform the work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating animations or motion graphics.
- Agency experience.
- Experience supporting consumer, lifestyle, beauty, or retail-focused brands.