Head of Social-First Creative

Aquent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a visionary leader in social creative to drive social-first strategies across a global brand portfolio. You will translate complex ideas into native social narratives and content platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver culturally resonant campaigns that elevate brand perception and engagement.

In this pivotal role, you will guide creative direction, inspire internal teams and agency partners, and shape digital voice across multiple brands in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading social-first creative development for modern platforms and content ecosystems.
• Strong creative strategist who balances big ideas with audience relevance.
• Deep understanding of culture, creator communities, and evolving social trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of social-first creative concepts and campaign activations across a portfolio of 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 that sustain audience interest over time.
• Identify and leverage emerging cultural trends and storytelling opportunities to fuel innovation.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and creative excellence aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Social-first creative

Creative leadership

Platform-native content

Cultural trends

Job description

Aquent is seeking a visionary leader in social creative to drive social-first strategies across a global brand portfolio. You will translate complex ideas into native social narratives and content platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver culturally resonant campaigns that elevate brand perception and engagement.

In this pivotal role, you will guide creative direction, inspire internal teams and agency partners, and shape digital voice across multiple brands in a