Creative Director (social) [AQ-26153]

Aquent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a senior creative leader to shape social-first content and digital storytelling for a portfolio of groundbreaking brands. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform complex ideas into engaging, platform-native experiences that resonate globally and drive brand impact.

You will mentor internal teams and external partners, foster a culture of experimentation, and continuously push the boundaries of creative storytelling across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading social-first creative development.
• Strong balance of big-idea thinking with audience insights.
• Deep understanding of modern digital platforms and content ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and development of social-first creative strategies across brands.
• Provide mentorship to internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with Social Strategy, Brand Management, Campaign Creative, Media, PR, Partnerships, and Production.
• Design platform-native content and scalable creative systems for engagement.
• Identify cultural trends and storytelling opportunities to fuel innovation.
• Ensure outputs align with business objectives and brand goals.

Skills

Social-first strategy

Creative leadership

Platform-native content

Trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Job description

Step into a pivotal creative leadership role where your vision will shape how millions of people interact with groundbreaking, world-changing technology. Partnering with Aquent, you will join an industry-leading pioneer at the forefront of global connectivity, driving the digital voice and creative direction for a portfolio of revolutionary brands. This is your opportunity to transform complex, cutting-edge ideas into platform-native stories that captivate global audiences, spark meaningful conversations, and redefine brand perception on a massive scale.

About The Opportunity

Aquent is proud to partner with a global technology leader that is reshaping industries and enriching lives through seamless connectivity and intelligence. In this dynamic role, you will lead the charge in creating culturally resonant, social-first content that audiences actively seek out and share. You will foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and collaboration, working alongside brilliant cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the conceptualization and development of social-first creative strategies, comprehensive content ecosystems, and impactful campaign activations across a diverse portfolio of leading brands.
• Provide dynamic creative leadership and mentorship to internal teams, external agency partners, content creators, and production collaborators, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Social Strategy, Brand Management, Campaign Creative, Media, Public Relations, Partnerships, and Production to transform strategic objectives into captivating creative solutions.
• Design and implement platform-native content and scalable creative systems that drive immediate engagement, sustain audience interest, and build lasting connections.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and leverage emerging cultural trends, creator behaviors, and innovative storytelling opportunities to consistently fuel creative innovation and maintain brand relevance.
• Champion a culture of experimentation, collaborative spirit, and creative excellence, ensuring all creative outputs are strategically aligned with overarching business objectives and brand goals.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive, proven experience in leading social-first creative development, with a deep understanding of modern digital platforms and content ecosystems.
• A strong creative strategist who expertly balances groundbreaking, big-idea thinking with keen audience insights and platform-specific relevance.
• Profound understanding of contemporary culture, the dynamics of creator communities, and evolving social media trends.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and empower creative teams, effectively influence diverse stakeholders, and consistently elevate the quality and impact of creative output.
• Adept at navigating and delivering exceptional creative solutions across multiple brands, diverse audience segments, and varying business priorities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, high adaptability, and a genuine enthusiasm for tackling and solving complex, novel creative challenges.