Clifford Associates is hiring: Mid-Weight Designer - Social & Motion (NYC) in Ne

This global creative agency is looking for a social-first Midweight Graphic Designer with strong motion design capabilities to join its growing US team. This is a key role within a dedicated social and content function, supporting major global accounts and contributing to the ongoing expansion of the agency’s social offering. The Opportunity The designer will sit within a close-knit US satellite team, creating best-in-class social content, developing visual concepts, and helping to set the standard for social design across multiple platforms and markets. You will collaborate with teams across the US and the UK, working on a wide variety of briefs across always‑on and campaign work. This is a fast‑paced, creatively rich environment where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who thrives on craft, culture and momentum. What You’ll Do Create social‑first design across key global accounts and new business projects Produce and refine static and motion assets — motion graphics skills are essential Spot, interpret and share cultural and social trends with the wider team Uphold and evolve brand guidelines to deliver consistent, high‑quality design Own day‑to‑day design direction and uphold standards across multi‑market social output Proactively identify opportunities to elevate creative work across the account Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Designers and Editorial teams to bring ideas to life What You’ll Bring ~5 years’ experience designing social‑first content for major brands Expert ability across Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects A portfolio demonstrating standout multi‑platform social design and motion work The ability to deliver across always‑on content and larger hero campaigns A social‑native mindset — immersed in culture, trends and platform behaviours Experience across both B2B and consumer audiences, including event‑led content Comfort working at pace across multiple time zones with tight deadlines A detail‑driven, proactive mindset and strong creative problem‑solving skills Bonus Skills Additional motion design conceptualisation or animation experience Interest in online video and platform culture Experience supporting or leading social‑first shoots or capturing real‑time content A passion for creativity, technology and the evolving social landscape The agency is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr