Graphic Designer, Social Media

Position Overview:  

We are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Graphic Designer who combines creativity, problem-solving skills, and experience to help shape the future of our brands, ChapStick and Suave. In this role, you will leverage your design expertise to craft original, social-first designs. This is a contract position, requiring approximately 30 hours per week. 

You should be able to express the company’s vision clearly and creatively on all social media channels. You will also be responsible for maintaining our brand consistency digitally. 

Who We Want 

We want a strategic thinker. We are searching for someone who understands the degrees of cultural relevance needed in creating a strong social media presence. We want a person who is passionate about brand design. Someone who has professional graphic design skills and truly enjoys making the complex simple with visual communication. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Design and produce high-quality visual assets for social media content. Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling. 
• Ensure consistency in design elements and branding across digital channels. 
• Manage design projects for ChapStick and Suave simultaneously and adhere to project timelines. 
• Stay updates on industry trends and best practices in digital design 
• Actively researches trends, inspiration, print and graphic techniques. Compile seasonal graphic mood boards based on design concepts and keep team informed of any opportunities that seem relevant for the brand. 
• Responsible for supporting the social team through development of posts, IG Stories, TikTok videos 
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing tools 

Essential skills and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience as a Digital Designer or similar role, with a stellar portfolio showcasing digital design projects. 
• Experience in digital creative development, optimally focused on social media. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design tools. 
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing tools 
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital design trends 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines. 
• Bonus Skills: Figma, Google Doc/Sheets, Airtable. 
• Other duties assigned by manager 
• Weekly virtual collaborations 

If you’re self-driven and wish to be a part of a team of industry professionals, we would like to have a word with you.