Associate Creative Director (Social)

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$130K/yr – $170K/yrMid Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social-first creative leadership for culture-forward brands, guiding concepting, writing, and production across platforms.

  • Lead hands-on creative work and a small team to deliver cohesive, on-brand content across formats.
  • Must-have: 7+ years creating social-first content with strong portfolio across short-form video.
  • Standout: Deep cultural fluency and ability to translate signals into timely ideas.

Job Description

Own social-first creative leadership for culture-forward brands, guiding concepting, writing, and production across platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop ideas for social that people actually want to watch, share, and talk about, bringing equal strength in concepting, writing, and visual execution.
  • Think in platforms, not just campaigns. Leverage your understanding of audience behaviors and algorithms to shape ideas from the start.
  • Be hands-on in the making – concepting, writing, art directing, and refining content across formats, from fast-turn posts to larger campaign moments.
  • Set and maintain a clear creative direction across all touchpoints, ensuring the work feels cohesive, intentional, and true to the brand.
  • Turn cultural signals into ideas that feel timely, relevant, and worth engaging with.
  • Lead a small team of creatives, providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and raising the bar on craft.
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Stay closely connected to culture, tracking how people engage, what’s shifting, and where there’s opportunity to create something new.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience creating social-first content for consumer brands.
  • Experience at a creative agency preferred, with a focus on content development and production within always-on social environments.
  • Background in lifestyle, sports, fashion, gaming, or other culture-forward categories required.
  • A portfolio demonstrating strong social thinking and execution across platforms, especially short-form video.
  • Strong writing, visual, and storytelling skills, with a clear point of view on what works and why.
  • Maker mindset with ability to execute light shooting, editing, and design. Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) preferred.
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, formats, and trends.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
  • Strong team management skills required.

Benefits

  • Flexible-Paid Time Off (F-PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays - Including the Last Two Weeks of the Year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Optional Flexible Spending Account
  • Company Matching 401(k)
  • Wellness Reimbursements
  • Remote Working
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Rosewood Creative

Rosewood is an independent creative agency based in Los Angeles renowned for our bold ideas, deep connection to culture, and social-first thinking.Since 2013, we’ve developed unique, out-of-the-box ideas and campaigns for disruptive brands looking to make a lasting cultural impact.

Founded in 2013
Los Angeles, California, USA
36 employees (21 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.8%
Direct
46.3%
Referral
6.9%
Social
15.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~36

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (39% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
3.6 years

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