D2C Social Media Creative Director (fully on-site, direct hire, East LA) (80568)
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Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
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Overview
A fast-growing client of ours is seeking a highly experienced Social Media Creative Director to lead the strategic and creative direction of all social media initiatives.
THIS IS NOT A SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR ROLE...IT'S A D2C SOCIAL MEDIA CD ROLE (DESIGN SIDE) FOR A CD THAT HAS HEAVY SOCIAL MEDIA CREATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH A MARKETING MINDSET, MAKING THE SOCIAL CREATE REVENUE.
This role is responsible for having a social media performance mindset shaping the brand’s visual identity across major platforms, driving innovation in social-first storytelling, and overseeing the execution of high-impact digital content. The position requires both visionary thinking and hands‑on creative leadership, guiding a small internal team and collaborating with cross-functional partners and external agencies.
The D2C Social Media Creative Director will develop platform-specific strategies, ensure brand cohesion across channels, analyze performance data, and elevate the organization’s social presence through modern, culturally relevant content.
This is a fully on-site position near East Los Angeles. Make sure you apply with a resume that has your Social Media Creative samples easily accessible!
Type
Fully on-site, direct hire
Schedule
Regular work hours M-F
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in social media and digital design with a portfolio demonstrating diverse, high-quality social executions
- Minimum 5 years in creative direction, digital content leadership, or social media creative management roles
- Proven success developing branded social content across Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-performing or viral social media content
- Expertise in visual design principles and social-first creative strategies
- Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, and related platforms; SEO knowledge is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale and collaborate across teams
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a strategic, forward-thinking creative approach
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting lead-generation websites and familiarity with Webflow development is a significant advantage
Duties
- Lead creative direction for all social media content across major platforms including Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube, and others
- Develop and execute social-first campaigns aligned with brand identity, marketing goals, and audience engagement strategies
- Manage, mentor, and inspire a creative team of designers, copywriters, and social content creators
- Collaborate with Brand, Product, and external social agencies to ensure cohesive and strategic social output
- Test, analyze, and optimize creative assets based on KPIs, audience insights, and platform performance data
- Oversee multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and consistent execution
- Contribute to the evolution of design systems and style guidelines to maintain a unified visual presence across digital channels
- Maintain consistent tone, messaging, and aesthetic across all social touchpoints
- Source, manage, and collaborate with influencers, photographers, and external creators to elevate content quality
- Stay current on cultural trends, platform algorithms, and evolving design practices to inform innovative creative approaches
- Manage content calendars, campaign timelines, and digital asset production workflows to support seamless execution
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries
Advertising Services and Marketing Services
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