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Creative Director (social) [AQ-23991] Job at Aquent in San Diego

Aquent · San Diego, US, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Aquent Studios is seeking a Managing Creative Director, Social Creative to join our team, supporting a leading technology innovator at the forefront of driving advancements that connect the world. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the digital voice and creative direction for a portfolio of cutting-edge brands. Your vision will directly influence how millions engage with groundbreaking technology, transforming audience insights into breakthrough social concepts and campaigns that resonate deeply in today’s dynamic, creator-driven landscape. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on brand perception and engagement on a global scale.


About The Role


As a Managing Creative Director, Social Creative, you will lead the charge in developing social-first creative strategies that captivate and inspire. You’ll translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, crafting content platforms and campaigns designed for platform-native environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop culturally relevant creative that drives engagement, participation, and significant brand impact. This role demands an exceptional creative vision, a deep understanding of social behaviors, and an acute awareness of emerging cultural trends. You are a collaborative leader, ready to inspire teams, guide agency partners, and elevate creative excellence across the organization.


What You’ll Do



  • Lead the development of social-first creative concepts, content ecosystems, and campaign activations across a portfolio of leading brands.

  • Provide creative leadership to internal teams, agencies, creators, and production partners.

  • Partner with Social, Brand, Campaign Creative, Media, PR, Partnerships, and Production teams to translate strategy into compelling creative solutions.

  • Develop platform-native content and scalable creative systems that drive engagement and sustain audience interest over time.

  • Identify and leverage emerging cultural trends, creator behaviors, and storytelling opportunities to fuel innovation.

  • Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and creative excellence while ensuring work aligns with business objectives.


Who You Are



  • Extensive experience leading social-first creative development for modern platforms and content ecosystems.

  • Strong creative strategist who balances big-idea thinking with audience and platform relevance.

  • Deep understanding of culture, creator communities, and evolving social trends.

  • Proven ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and raise the quality of creative output.

  • Skilled at working across multiple brands, audiences, and business priorities.

  • Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and energized by solving new creative challenges.


What Success Looks Like



  • The brands you support consistently deliver distinctive, culturally relevant social creative that audiences actively engage with and share.

  • Content drives meaningful engagement, participation, and conversation.

  • Strong collaboration exists across Social, Creative, Brand, and agency teams.

  • The organization earns recognition for innovative and culturally resonant social storytelling.


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