Creative Director (social) [AQ-23991]

Aquent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Studios seeks a Managing Creative Director, Social Creative to shape the digital voice for a portfolio of leading brands. You will lead social-first concepts, translate strategy into platform-native campaigns, and guide internal teams, agencies, creators, and production partners to elevate creative excellence.

In this role you’ll identify cultural trends, inspire teams, and ensure work aligns with business goals while driving engagement and meaningful brand impact across global audiences.

Qualifications

• Lead social-first creative concepts and campaigns across a portfolio of leading brands.
• Provide creative leadership to internal teams, agencies, creators, and production partners.
• Partner with Social, Brand, Campaign Creative, Media, PR, Partnerships, and Production teams to translate strategy into creative solutions.
• Develop platform-native content and scalable creative systems to drive engagement.
• Identify and leverage emerging cultural trends and storytelling opportunities to fuel innovation.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and creative excellence while aligning with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of social-first concepts and activations across brands.
• Provide creative direction to internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate to translate strategy into platform-native creative solutions.
• Develop scalable content systems that sustain audience interest.

Skills

Social-first creative

Creative leadership

Strategy to content

Cultural trend spotting

Cross-functional collaboration

Team inspiration

Job description

Aquent Studios is seeking a Managing Creative Director, Social Creative to join our team, supporting a leading technology innovator at the forefront of driving advancements that connect the world. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the digital voice and creative direction for a portfolio of cutting-edge brands. Your vision will directly influence how millions engage with groundbreaking technology, transforming audience insights into breakthrough social concepts and campaigns that resonate deeply in today’s dynamic, creator-driven landscape. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on brand perception and engagement on a global scale.

About The Role

As a Managing Creative Director, Social Creative, you will lead the charge in developing social-first creative strategies that captivate and inspire. You’ll translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, crafting content platforms and campaigns designed for platform-native environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop culturally relevant creative that drives engagement, participation, and significant brand impact. This role demands an exceptional creative vision, a deep understanding of social behaviors, and an acute awareness of emerging cultural trends. You are a collaborative leader, ready to inspire teams, guide agency partners, and elevate creative excellence across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of social-first creative concepts, content ecosystems, and campaign activations across a portfolio of leading brands.
• Provide creative leadership to internal teams, agencies, creators, and production partners.
• Partner with Social, Brand, Campaign Creative, Media, PR, Partnerships, and Production teams to translate strategy into compelling creative solutions.
• Develop platform-native content and scalable creative systems that drive engagement and sustain audience interest over time.
• Identify and leverage emerging cultural trends, creator behaviors, and storytelling opportunities to fuel innovation.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and creative excellence while ensuring work aligns with business objectives.

Who You Are

• Extensive experience leading social-first creative development for modern platforms and content ecosystems.
• Strong creative strategist who balances big-idea thinking with audience and platform relevance.
• Deep understanding of culture, creator communities, and evolving social trends.
• Proven ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and raise the quality of creative output.
• Skilled at working across multiple brands, audiences, and business priorities.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and energized by solving new creative challenges.

What Success Looks Like

• The brands you support consistently deliver distinctive, culturally relevant social creative that audiences actively engage with and share.
• Content drives meaningful engagement, participation, and conversation.
• Strong collaboration exists across Social, Creative, Brand, and agency teams.
• The organization earns recognition for innovative and culturally resonant social storytelling.