Senior Social Media Designer

London, UK

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social motion design with platform-native storytelling, pairing traditional tools with AI-assisted workflows to scale high quality content that meets engagement and conversion KPIs.

  • Motion Design Ownership: concept to delivery for Reels, Shorts, TikTok and Stories with brand alignment.
  • Scaling Systems: modular templates and AI-driven workflows to accelerate output while preserving quality.
  • Performance Focus: optimize for engagement, completion rate, and conversions across social algorithms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and production of high-quality, short-form motion content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Stories, paid social video)
  • Conceptualize and execute scroll-stopping motion-first creative aligned to campaign and always-on strategies
  • Combine traditional design tools (Adobe CC, After Effects, Premiere Pro) with AI-driven tools (e.g., generative design, text-to-video, automated editing tools) to scale creative output
  • Translate brand, campaign, and cultural insights into engaging, platform-native visual storytelling
  • Own the end-to-end motion design process, from concept to final export, including animation, editing, sound, and pacing
  • Collaborate closely with social strategists, community teams, copywriters, and performance marketers to deliver brand-led creative
  • Optimise creative for platform algorithms, audience behaviours, and performance KPIs (engagement, completion rate, conversions)
  • Build and maintain modular templates, toolkits, and motion systems to increase speed and consistency at scale
  • Leverage AI-assisted workflows to rapidly prototype, iterate, and personalise content
  • Stay ahead of emerging social trends, formats, and creator styles, translating them into brand-relevant executions

Requirements

  • At least 5 years’ similar experience in a social media designer function
  • Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Strong short-form video editing and motion design capability
  • Hands-on experience with AI creative tools (e.g., generative visuals, text-to-video, AI editing)
  • Proficiency in social-first content tools (e.g., CapCut or similar)
  • Solid understanding of platform specs and formats (Reels, Shorts, etc)

Preferred

  • Clear, confident communication (written and verbal)
  • Ability to breakdown complex ideas
  • A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
  • Adaptability, you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
  • Knowledge of social media trends

Benefits

  • We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best: Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
  • Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
  • Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.