Associate Design Director

Role Type: Full-time

OVERVIEW 
Movement Strategy is seeking an Associate Design Director to lead a team of creatives doing best-in-class social-led creative in our LA office. You will work closely with the Design Director and agency leadership to expertly use design to exceed client goals, help with new business, and manage a team of eager creatives. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the digital and social media space—and redefining the model for editorialized social content created by brands. 

We are looking for someone with agency experience working on large brands, and experience overseeing tactical design executions to directly leading conceptual design challenges on a luxurious-based client.

Movement Strategy is an independent social media agency with a focus on digital marketing initiatives through the combined use of strategic creativity and deep knowledge of the latest social features, tools, and digital trends. With over a decade of experience, Movement produces groundbreaking work for partners including Netflix, Amazon, HBO Max, Warner Bros., and Klarna.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Associate Creative Director, Art in our LA office, you’ll work closely with client teams to elevate design and look and feel, create, and shepherd through content. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Overseeing static and video content creation and leading the creative team ideating for multiple social channels including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Execute and manage conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with agency and brand standards
• Conceptualizing on larger, campaign-level ideas and content
• Pitching digital editorial content
• Lead brainstorming sessions with creative team
• Address feedback to the creative team
• Inspire and mentor creatives while empowering them to elevate the standards and quality of their work
• Manage a large quantity of monthly content from conception to production 

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in an agency setting
• Strong content design skills including static, print, and video content
• Proficiency with Photoshop 
• Proficiency with After Effects and Premiere is a major plus
• Strong knowledge of emerging social platforms and trends
• Knowledge of the full creative process including video content creation
• Ability to oversee work from idea to execution and distribution
• Proficiency with problem solving and project management leadership skills
• Passion for home interior is a major plus

QUALITIES                                                                                        

• You’re proactive and naturally curious about the digital and social space, constantly looking for opportunities
• You are passionate about the work you do and treat your client’s business as if it were your own                       
• You make others’ jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do)
• You create a positive and open environment when around others
• Your attention to detail is unmatched
• You know how to hustle
• You have a diverse and inclusive perspective

SALARY & COMPENSATION

In compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards

Pay Range: $110-130k salary per year

PERKS

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Unlimited Work from Home (Post COVID)
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• 100% employer contribution for health, vision, and dental
• 401k plus discretionary match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• WeWork Membership
• Support for continued education
• Health and Wellness program
• Movement Journey – Stipend for continued education or personal growth
• Amazing colleagues!

Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Movement, we believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps towards what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff: the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.