Junior Social Content Creative

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Culture days in London

Exposure to music and culture projects

Ownership and growth opportunities

24 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Team socials and event tickets

Job summary

Critical Playground LLC in London is seeking a Junior Social Content Creative to join our hybrid, permanent team. You’ll craft social-first content across graphic design, video, and light motion for music and culture brands.

You’ll work with the Creative Director and Studio team, starting on larger accounts and growing ownership as you prove your ideas and craft. A portfolio in graphic design and social content is essential; passion for music and culture and curiosity to explore AI tools with

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in graphic design with a good eye for typography, layout, colour and imagery.
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro; After Effects knowledge is a bonus.
• Strong video editing skills for TikTok, Reels and vertical content.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and social awareness.
• Genuine interest in music and culture.
• Curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to learn.
• Interest in emerging creative tools, including AI, while keeping creative thinking human-led.

Responsibilities

• Support larger accounts and grow ownership of projects over time.
• Create social-first content across graphic design, image-making, vertical video and light motion.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and Studio team to develop campaigns.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Colour theory

Imagery

Video editing

Social content strategy

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Junior Social Content Creative

London, England

Hybrid – Permanent

Are you a social-native creative with a sharp eye for design and a genuine love of music and culture?

We’re looking for a Junior Social Content Creative to join a full-service social media agency working across the music and culture space. This is an exciting opportunity to build your creative career while working across artists, events and lifestyle brands, creating social content that connects with real audiences.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Social Content Creative, you’ll sit within the Studio team, working closely with the Creative Director, Social team and experienced creatives.

You’ll create social-first content across graphic design, image-making, vertical video and light motion. From TikToks and Reels to carousels, memes and reactive content, you’ll bring strong creative instincts and a feel for what works on social media.

You’ll start by supporting larger accounts, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects and smaller accounts as your confidence grows.

About You

You’ll have strong foundations in graphic design, with a good eye for typography, layout, colour and imagery. You’ll be comfortable using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, with After Effects knowledge a bonus.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong video editing skills for TikTok, Reels and vertical content
• A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and social awareness
• A genuine interest in music and culture
• Curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to learn
• An interest in emerging creative tools, including AI, while keeping creative thinking human-led

What’s In It for You

• Hybrid working, with two culture days in the London office
• £28,000–£35,000 salary, depending on experience
• Exposure to exciting music, culture and events projects
• Real ownership and opportunities to grow
• 24 days’ annual leave, plus additional time off and recharge days
• Flexible working hours, team socials and access to event tickets

If you’re a Junior Social Content Creative ready to learn, create and grow, we’d love to hear from you.

We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work.