Social Media Designer (Content Creator)

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape. Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love. Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, span integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally. Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture before you hit apply! Summary We're looking for a creative Social Media Designer with a strong foundation in design, content creation and social strategy to help bring brands to life across social for our clients. This is an ideal role for a creator who's equal parts designer, storyteller and trend-spotter. You'll shape everything from static graphics and social posts to short-form video, photography, reels and campaign concepts, partnering with creative, social, PR and account teams to turn strategy into content people want to stop, watch, engage with and share. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, Denver, CO, New York, NY, or San Diego, CA. At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency. Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox. What You'll Do Develop and execute social-first creative across multiple clients, including graphics, posts, stories, reels and other digital contentIdeate, concept and execute social media calendars that bring brand strategies and narratives to lifeCreate and edit short-form video for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTubeCapture and edit photography and video content as needed for social channels and campaignsBrainstorm creative ideas, social concepts and campaign opportunities that connect brands with their audiencesStay plugged into social trends, emerging formats, sounds, conversations and cultural moments—and identify ways for clients to participate authenticallyWrite and/or support captions, headlines and social copy while helping maintain each brand's voice and visual guidelinesHelp develop and evolve brand guidelines and social creative best practicesSupport community management by monitoring brand channels and engaging with audiences in a timely, thoughtful wayCollaborate with social, PR, creative, account and other agency disciplines to bring integrated campaigns and promotions to lifeMake thoughtful creative revisions based on feedback from managers, teammates and clientsMonitor basic engagement and performance metrics and help identify what content is resonating with audiencesSupport reporting by helping connect creative performance to broader social and client goalsManage multiple projects and clients while keeping work organized, on brief and on deadlineBring new tools, technologies and creative approaches to the team as the social landscape continues to evolve What You'll Bring 3-7 years of experience in graphic design, social media, marketing, content creation or a related fieldA portfolio that demonstrates strong visual storytelling and social-first creative. School, freelance, personal and professional work all countA strong visual eye and attention to detail, with an understanding of how creative needs to flex across social platformsExperience creating content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTubeFamiliarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut and FigmaA solid understanding of current social media trends, formats, sounds and audience behaviorsStrong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesA collaborative mindset and willingness to take direction, incorporate feedback and continuously improve the workCuriosity and a desire to learn, experiment and stay ahead of how social and digital content is evolving Stand Out Candidates Have Experience With Photography or videographyShort-form video editingMotion graphics or animationCopywritingBranding and visual identitySocial media analyticsAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro or After Effects What You'll Get The opportunity to work across social, creative, PR and digital, with exposure to a broad range of brands and industriesHands-on experience taking social content from idea to execution to performance, rather than simply producing against a briefThe opportunity to build a diverse portfolio of social-first work across formats, platforms and clientsA team that values curiosity, collaboration and ideas—and encourages you to bring your perspective to the workExposure to emerging social platforms, creative tools, trends and technologies, with room to experiment and learnOpportunities to grow your skills across design, content creation, social strategy, video, branding and integrated campaignsThe overall target range of base compensation for this role is $60,000 - $67,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experienceOpen PTOFlexible work hours and remote workPaid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's DayCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance and disability benefits401k program with employer matching6 weeks paid parental leaveEmployee bonus referralsCompany-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)... and lots more! Requirements Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship