Senior Designer – Creative Services (Social Media Content)
8 Month Contract (minimum) | Hybrid | Greater Boston Area
Our client is seeking a Senior Designer / Social Media Content Creator to join an in-house creative team supporting high-volume, fast-moving social channels. This role is focused on concepting, shooting, and producing short-form video content across Instagram and TikTok for both organic and paid use.
This is a contract role starting around late March with strong potential to extend.
What You’ll Do
- Concept, shoot, and edit short-form social content including Reels, Stories, and TikTok videos
- Capture photo and video content in retail environments, including early-morning shoots on occasion
- Translate briefs into platform-specific content that aligns with brand guidelines and business goals
- Stay current on social trends and understand how they apply differently across TikTok and Instagram
- Collaborate closely with creative leadership, designers, writers, and project managers
- Iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Support both always-on and campaign-based social content initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience as a designer or content creator
- 3+ years focused on social media content and/or video editing
- Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok algorithms and best practices
- Hands-on experience shooting and editing content on iPhone
- Proficiency in:
- Adobe Photoshop (required)
- Premiere Pro or After Effects (one required)
- CapCut or Splice (one required)
- Strong eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling
- Genuine interest in social media, content creation, and fashion or lifestyle brands
- Ability to work collaboratively while owning projects end to end
Portfolio Requirements (Required)
- Portfolio must include video content
- Examples may include Reels, TikToks, Stories, or carousels
- Links to personal or professional Instagram and/or TikTok accounts encouraged
Location & Schedule
- Hybrid role based in the Greater Boston area
- In-office presence required two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Local travel required for content capture (transportation not provided)
- Early start times may be required on shoot days (as early as 7:30am)
