Social Media Designer, Content Creator

The Shipyard

. Develop and execute social-first creative across multiple clients, including graphics, posts, stories, reels and other digital content .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social media content creation, including graphic design, short-form video editing, and photography, while effectively managing multiple projects and collaborating across teams. Possesses a strong understanding of social media trends and audience engagement strategies to drive brand narratives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Media Content CreationShort-Form Video EditingGraphic DesignAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media Analytics

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignShort-Form Video EditingPhotographyCopywritingBranding and Visual IdentitySocial Media AnalyticsMotion GraphicsAnimationVisual StorytellingContent Creation

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborative MindsetAttention to DetailCuriosity and Desire to Learn

Tools & Technologies

CanvaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsCapCutFigma

Industry Keywords

Social MediaDigital ContentBrand GuidelinesCommunity ManagementEngagement Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute social-first creative across multiple clients, including graphics, posts, stories, reels and other digital content
Ideate, concept and execute social media calendars that bring brand strategies and narratives to life
Create and edit short-form video for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube
Capture and edit photography and video content for social channels and campaigns
Brainstorm creative ideas, social concepts and campaign opportunities
Track social trends, emerging formats, sounds, conversations and cultural moments and identify authentic participation opportunities
Write and/or support captions, headlines and social copy while maintaining brand voice and visual guidelines
Help develop and evolve brand guidelines and social creative best practices
Support community management by monitoring brand channels and engaging with audiences
Collaborate with social, PR, creative, account and other agency disciplines on integrated campaigns and promotions
Revise creative based on manager, teammate and client feedback
Monitor engagement and performance metrics and identify resonating content
Support reporting by connecting creative performance to social and client goals
Manage multiple projects and clients while keeping work organized, on brief and on deadline
Bring new tools, technologies and creative approaches to the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–7 years of experience in graphic design, social media, marketing, content creation or a related field
A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual storytelling and social-first creative; school, freelance, personal and professional work all count
A strong visual eye and attention to detail, with an understanding of how creative needs to flex across social platforms
Experience creating content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut and Figma
A solid understanding of current social media trends, formats, sounds and audience behaviors
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A collaborative mindset and willingness to take direction, incorporate feedback and continuously improve the work
Curiosity and a desire to learn, experiment and stay ahead of how social and digital content is evolving
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship
Standout experience with photography or videography, short-form video editing, motion graphics or animation, copywriting, branding and visual identity, social media analytics, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro or After Effects

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work across social, creative, PR and digital, with exposure to a broad range of brands and industries
Hands-on experience taking social content from idea to execution to performance, rather than simply producing against a brief
The opportunity to build a diverse portfolio of social-first work across formats, platforms and clients
A team that values curiosity, collaboration and ideas—and encourages you to bring your perspective to the work
Exposure to emerging social platforms, creative tools, trends and technologies, with room to experiment and learn
Opportunities to grow your skills across design, content creation, social strategy, video, branding and integrated campaigns
Open PTO
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
… and lots more!