We're looking for a social-first Graphic & Motion Designer who has a sharp eye for creating social-first content for paid and organic channels.

You will play a hands-on creative role in bringing performance creative, brand campaigns and BAU organic social content to life through dynamic motion graphics and sharp video editing, working closely with our strategy, performance, social and creative teams.

ABOUT US - THE SOCIAL SHEPHERD 🐑

We're a Social-first agency helping global brands, household names, and high-growth scale-ups accelerate their business growth.

We’re a team of 70+ across New York, Miami, and the UK, with big ambitions to continue delivering industry-leading social-first work.

Our full-service offering includes Organic Social, Creative, Influencer, Paid & Commerce.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing scroll-stopping motion and static assets tailored primarily for Paid and Organic Social (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest).
• Editing short-form and long-form video content, combining raw footage, kinetic typography, graphic overlays, and audio to build engaging, performance-led creative.
• Adapting and optimising existing brand assets into dynamic motion and static formats designed for platform-specific safe zones and specs.
• Iterating on visual hooks, creative variations, and ad formats based on performance data and client KPIs.
• Managing your design workflows, maintaining organised visual asset libraries, and delivering high-quality work to agreed timelines.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in motion design and video editing, ideally within a marketing agency or fast-paced brand environment.
• Deep proficiency across the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• A portfolio or showreel showcasing expertise in both static and motion graphics, video editing, and social media content.
• A native understanding of platform-specific best practices, trends, and video formats across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Meta.
• An organised approach to managing design files, rendering pipelines, and multiple project timelines simultaneously.
• A performance mindset—you appreciate the balance between beautiful design aesthetics and assets that drive real conversions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude to work effectively alongside internal teams.

THINGS TO NOTE

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $75,000 to $84,000 annually, depending on experience.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

The Social Shepherd Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.