Motion and Graphic Designer, Social Job at Taco Bell in Irvine

Motion And Graphic Designer, Social

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About The Job

The Motion And Graphic Designer, Social is responsible for partnering with Art Director, Social to bring a cohesive vision to life, across multiple social media touchpoints. They are experts in social media aesthetics and love to have their pulse on the current industry and trends. This person understands the power of executing visually compelling social content that is aligned with brand strategy and has the ability to craft emotional connections with consumers through well-crafted storytelling social content. You'll conceptualize and oversee the look and feel of creative social projects and the production elements that bring them to life. From shaping the visual identity of a campaign to ensuring seamless execution on set, you'll be the glue between creative vision and practical execution for Taco Bell's social content.

The Day-To-Day

Partner with Art Director, Social to push concepts from ideas to execution and execute creative concepts for video and photography for social content under the guidance of category lead to get the best solution.

Build cross-functional relationships to grow a healthy and collaborative environment.

Uphold creative excellence on all projects, big or small.

Partner with creative operations to ensure execution against creative briefs, the creative review process, and deadlines.

Maintain brand consistency across all creative assets while bringing fresh, innovative ideas.

Be a contributing team member of best-in-class creatives.

Stay up-to-date with social trends and industry best practices.

Contribute to the still and motion creation process from creative strategy to post production.

Participate in photo & video shoots to gain insights from senior creative leaders and take on directing responsibilities as needed, ensuring the visual style and brand consistency across all social platforms from styling, set design, lighting, and composition for photo and video shoots.

Provide creative feedback on assets, ensuring the final product aligns with the brand's aesthetic and messaging.

Collaborate with content creators, videographers, and editors to maintain a high standard of visual storytelling.

Reports to the category Art Director, Social.

Is This You?

3+ years of production experience

BA Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Skills

Open minded problem solver with the ability to articulate creative concepts & creative solutions

Strong understanding of design as a vehicle for communication

Ability to achieve business objectives through design

Ability to sell ideas via strong presentation skills, collaboration, and feedback

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CapCut

Experience with FinalCut Pro, Keynote, Canva, and Figma preferred

Mindset & Behaviors

Positive contributor in a we vs. me environment

Accountability for creative output

Vulnerability to ask for help when needed

Makes informed decisions based on consumer insights and analytics

Willing to implement feedback and push the work from concept to completion

Craft world-class solutions to drive culture

Winning mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to learn, grow and push the status quo

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday

Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons

Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)

Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,

Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions

Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering

Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program

401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting

Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $96,000 to $105,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Ms and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.