Global Social-First Creative Director

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

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.