Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkrill is seeking a Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist to own the creation and execution of visual and social content across client campaigns. The role combines graphic design, social media management, short-form video editing, and content creation to deliver polished, platform-ready assets aligned with campaign objectives.

The ideal candidate translates briefs into compelling visuals, manages multiple client brands, and collaborates with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, social media management, or related creative role within an agency or in‑house team.
• Portfolio showcasing design, social media, and video work across formats.
• Ability to translate briefs into compelling visual content for multiple brands.
• Experience supporting multiple client accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design digital advertising assets, social graphics, and client-facing collateral.
• Develop visual directions and concepts based on objectives and brand guidelines.
• Create templates and reusable systems for multi-channel use.
• Produce production-ready files and basic motion graphics as needed.
• Lead monthly social calendars and platform-native content production.

Skills

Graphic design proficiency

Social media content creation

Video editing

Copywriting

Brand storytelling

Content strategy

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Canva

Job description

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

Our client is a growing, full-service advertising, digital media, and AI-forward marketing agency serving local, regional, education, government, and public-sector organizations. Their work spans integrated advertising campaigns, public information initiatives, and social media programs for brands that need strategic creative support without a large in-house team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist will own the creation and execution of visual and social media content across multiple client campaigns. This hands-on, multidisciplinary role combines graphic design, social media management, short-form video editing, and content creation to deliver polished, platform-ready assets aligned with campaign objectives.

The ideal candidate can translate creative briefs and audience objectives into compelling visual content, manage multiple client brands, and collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-functional agency teams to maintain consistent and effective social media programs.

LOCATION

Fully Remote | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GRAPHIC DESIGN & CREATIVE PRODUCTION

• Design digital advertising assets, campaign creative, paid and organic social media graphics, display assets, presentations, and client-facing collateral.
• Develop visual directions and creative concepts based on campaign objectives, target audiences, platforms, and brand guidelines.
• Create templates and repeatable creative systems that can be adapted across multiple channels, specifications, audiences, and languages.
• Produce creative variations for testing and optimization while maintaining polished, production-ready files.
• Support basic motion graphics and animated content as needed.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT & CONTENT CREATION

• Develop monthly social media calendars, content themes, and recurring content categories for client brands.
• Create and refine organic social media content, including graphics, captions, copy, Reels, and other platform-native assets.
• Schedule and publish approved content while organizing client review and approval processes.
• Maintain brand consistency across channels while tailoring content to each client's audience, objectives, and broader marketing strategy.
• Monitor engagement and core content metrics, identify effective content themes, and recommend adjustments based on performance.
• Stay current with social media formats, platform updates, and relevant content trends.

SHORT-FORM VIDEO EDITING & CONTENT REPURPOSING

• Edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form social media videos using existing footage, photography, graphics, and text.
• Repurpose longer-form footage into multiple social-first content pieces tailored to different platforms and audiences.
• Incorporate captions, on-screen graphics, transitions, music, and basic motion elements into short-form videos.
• Identify relevant social media moments from larger video productions to maximize the value of existing client assets.

COLLABORATION & CREATIVE OPERATIONS

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and media, production, account management, and operations teams to deliver projects aligned with campaign objectives.
• Manage multiple client brands, creative deadlines, feedback rounds, and competing priorities.
• Maintain distinct visual identities and content approaches across different client accounts.
• Incorporate feedback while ensuring creative deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines.

AI-ASSISTED CREATIVE WORKFLOWS

• Use AI-assisted creative tools to support ideation, copy development, image and video creation, content repurposing, versioning, and research.
• Explore AI-enabled tools and processes that improve creative workflow efficiency.
• Test emerging creative platforms and AI-assisted approaches as they evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, social media management, content creation, or a related creative role within an agency, in-house marketing team, or similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating graphic design, digital advertising, social media creative, short-form video, branding, or campaign assets.
• Experience supporting multiple brands or client accounts is strongly preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative work across relevant design, social media, and video formats.

SKILLS

• Strong graphic design fundamentals, including typography, visual hierarchy, layout, branding, and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate campaign objectives into compelling visual concepts and social media content.
• Ability to edit polished short-form videos for social media platforms.
• Strong copywriting skills for creating engaging content tailored to different social platforms.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or comparable design and video platforms.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and maintain distinct creative approaches across multiple client accounts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage feedback, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with creative and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn new software and AI-enabled creative tools.
• Ability to adapt to feedback and evolving responsibilities in a growing organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently delivers polished, on-brand creative aligned with campaign objectives across digital, social, and traditional channels.
• Builds organized and engaging social media programs with clear client review and approval processes.
• Creates short-form content that extends the value of existing campaign assets and performs appropriately across platforms.

OPPORTUNITY

The Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist will have the opportunity to work across graphic design, social media management, short-form video, digital advertising, and AI-assisted creative production within a growing agency. The role offers exposure to diverse client campaigns, opportunities to develop a multidisciplinary portfolio, and room to grow as the agency's creative and social capabilities expand.