Associate Design Director - Brand

at  Movement Strategy

OVERVIEW

Movement Strategy is seeking an Associate Design Director to lead a team of creatives doing best-in-class social-led creative for our Amazon Home, Fashion and Flagship accounts. You will work closely with the Head of Creative to expertly use design to exceed client goals, help with new business, and manage a team of eager designers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the digital and social media space—and redefining the model for editorialized social content created by brands.
We are looking for someone with agency experience working on large brands, and experience overseeing tactical design executions to directly leading conceptual and operational design challenges on high-volume clients.

A BIT ABOUT US

Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. At Movement, we lead the best brand social channels (like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more) to make award-winning social-centric work that breaks through the cultural zeitgeist and drives unparalleled brand growth. Our vision is to create a future where brands add real value to every community they touch - and our employees get to be a part of creating that future. We have remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and we span across the United States. Our team of high-performers thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged at every turn. We prioritize professional growth and development, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-8 years of relevant experience (ideally in an agency setting) with at least 2 years management experience.
• Strong design thinking skills applicable to digital, social and video content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Cloud-based design tools such as Adobe Express, Figma or Canva.
• Experience with After Effects and Premiere is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of emerging social platforms and trends.
• Knowledge of the full creative process including video content creation.
• Ability to oversee work from idea to execution and distribution.
• Proficiency with problem solving and project management leadership skills.
• Passion for home interior is a major plus.

IDEAL QUALITIES

• High energy, passionate, curious, confident, and tenacious in learning, coupled with the ability to navigate the nuances of different client teams.
• Must communicate quickly and accurately, think quickly or improvise, and present confidently.
• Should be a nimble self-starter and quickly adjust to internal and external teams in an ever-changing environment; identify opportunity with bias to action.
• You’re proactive and naturally curious about the digital and social space, constantly looking for opportunities to evolve the department and advance the work.
• You are passionate about the work you do and treat your client’s business as if it were your own.
• Have a track record of success in building strong relationships, leading teams, influencing others, and navigating client culture.
• You have a diverse and inclusive perspective, valuing different viewpoints and backgrounds within the team.
• You make others’ jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do).
• You create a positive and open environment.
• Your attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring that paid outputs meet the highest quality standards and align with client objectives.
• You know how to work smarter, not harder.

As an Associate Design Director, you’ll work closely with client teams to elevate design and look and feel, create, and shepherd through content. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Spearhead efficient ways of working, new tool recommendations/integration and external digital production management in collaboration with relevant cross-functional departments.
• Oversee static and video content creation and leading the design team ideating for multiple social channels including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Execute and manage conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with agency and brand standards.
• Conceptualizing on larger, campaign-level ideas and content.
• Pitching digital editorial content.
• Lead brainstorming sessions as needed with creative team.
• Address and implement feedback with direct reports.
• Inspire and mentor creatives while empowering them to elevate the standards and quality of their work.
• Manage a large quantity of monthly content from conception to production.