Head of Design & Content

We Are Social; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency as a multi-disciplinary designer or filmmaker, leading a creative team in producing innovative social-first content. This dynamic role involves guiding art direction, managing a diverse team, and driving creative strategies that resonate across digital platforms. With a focus on collaboration and pushing creative boundaries, you'll play a vital role in shaping engaging content that captures the essence of modern culture. If you're passionate about design and social media, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Work From Anywhere scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating social-first content across platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of 20+ pieces of short-form content monthly.
• Oversee end-to-end content production while maintaining quality.

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Creative Leadership

Video Production

Art Direction

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Film

Job description

We are a global, socially led creative agency, with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise. With over 1,200 people across four continents, we deliver a global perspective in a world where social media shapes culture.

We are proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with recognitions including Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby, and Shorty Awards. Our recent campaigns include collaborations with Amazon Music, Activision, and Adidas, delivering some of their most innovative work to date.

Beyond client work, we contribute to industry education through our Instagram publication The Feed, which tracks culture at social media speed. Last year, our events attracted 6,500 participants, and our reports received over 20 million views.

The Opportunity

Are you a multi-disciplinary designer or filmmaker with strong social media experience, ready to lead a talented creative team across diverse visual disciplines? Do you possess solid organizational skills, inspire others, guide art direction, and advise teams on design and video projects? Are you passionate about shaping social-first content—from lo-fi videos to high-end motion design—while staying ahead of visual trends and fostering innovative short-form work for digital platforms?

We seek a talented designer or filmmaker with substantial social media experience, eager to lead a team of skilled creatives across various visual disciplines. This role requires strong organizational abilities and a natural talent for inspiring and uniting teams. You will provide expert guidance on art direction, help scope work, oversee the output of multiple practitioners, and focus on social-first craft and production, from low-fi videos to high-level digital/motion design. The role involves overseeing the creation of engaging, innovative short-form content tailored for digital and social platforms, with a focus on pushing creative boundaries and staying attuned to emerging trends.

Requirements

What You'll Need To Deliver

• Be a pioneer in social-first craft, guiding how ideas are developed and communicated.
• Drive social-first creative strategies that generate high engagement and conversation across platforms.
• Lead the production of 20+ pieces of short-form content per month (e.g., Reels, TikToks, Stories, social ads) and long-form storytelling (e.g., YouTube videos, brand campaigns).
• Innovate with new formats, trends, and platform-specific best practices to ensure content is engaging, shareable, and culturally relevant.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor a high-performing team, including designers, videographers, and editors.
• Oversee end-to-end content production, maintaining quality and creativity.
• Collaborate with the creative department to develop and deliver ideas.
• Manage relationships with external creators and freelancers to scale content production as needed.

What Else Are We Looking For?

• Proven experience and portfolio in creating social-first content and campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated track record of award-winning creative work.
• Inclusive leadership style with experience managing diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
• Approachable, supportive, and collaborative team player.
• Proactive attitude with a 'can do' mindset.
• Willingness to contribute across disciplines and support team members.
• Thoughtful in interpersonal and strategic interactions.
• Confident communicator, capable of challenging ideas constructively.

Benefits

Our Culture and the Nice Stuff

At We Are Social, diversity and inclusion are core values. We are transparent about the changes needed and committed to making meaningful progress internally and within the industry. Our Charter for Change in the UK details our focus areas for 2025.

If you need support, adjustments, or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We offer benefits such as 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, life assurance, and our WAS Passport and Work From Anywhere schemes, fostering global connection and flexibility.

About

Life at our agency is dynamic and collaborative. Our team values strong relationships, social interactions, and autonomy in their roles. We prioritize trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

If this sounds like the place you've been waiting for, apply now! What are you waiting for?