Organic Social Creative Leader

We-Are-Social; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Social in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Creative Director - Art Director to lead day-to-day creative output, guiding art directors and writers while collaborating with account and project managers to create campaigns that resonate on social platforms.

The role requires staying ahead of trends, platform updates, and cultural moments, with hands-on writing and ideation alongside team leadership for buzzy, high-impact work for major brands.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team.
• Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content.
• Understanding of native social platform formats via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
• Strong communicator who treats colleagues and clients with empathy and respect.
• Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns.
• Experience crafting creative strategies grounded in market data and client KPIs.
• Hybrid creative skills: art directing and writing, with hands-on creation and direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day creative output, partnering with copywriters and art directors to concept and create campaigns and social content.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback to grow the team.
• Own and protect the social voice across posts, scripts, and captions.
• Write and ideate hands-on, not just manage meetings.
• Build and maintain client relationships, translating business needs into actionable tasks for the team.
• Ensure creative vision integrity across multiple high-priority workstreams.
• Pitch new formats and buzzy ideas to clients.
• Mentor junior team members and foster creative bravery.
• Maintain positive vibes with your team and clients.

Skills

Social media leadership

Creative leadership

Short-form video

Motion graphics

Communication

Campaign strategy

Art directing

Writing

Production oversight

Job description

We Are Social in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Creative Director - Art Director to lead day-to-day creative output, guiding art directors and writers while collaborating with account and project managers to create campaigns that resonate on social platforms.

The role requires staying ahead of trends, platform updates, and cultural moments, with hands-on writing and ideation alongside team leadership for buzzy, high-impact work for major brands.