Social Media Art Director

<h3><strong>Social Media Art Director<br></strong><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Director of Brand Marketing<br><strong>Compensation: </strong>$90,000 - $120,000<br><strong>Department:</strong> Social<br><strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY (4 days in office)<br><strong>Position:</strong> Hybrid, Full-Time</h3> <p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>We're looking for a Social Media Art Director who thinks in visuals, moves fast, and knows exactly what a scroll-stopping frame looks like. This role owns the visual execution of Bubble's owned social channels (every post, every graphic, every cut) across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. You're not waiting on a creative brief to tell you what looks good. You already know.</p> <p>Sitting at the intersection of creative and social, you'll work directly with the Social Media team to bring content to life that is brand-aligned, platform-native, and built to drive engagement. You can toggle between video and photo without thinking twice, you have a point of view on design, and you don't let process slow down output.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <p><strong>Visual Design &amp; Content Production</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Own all visual design for Bubble's owned social channels including static graphics, motion overlays, text treatments, and video editing across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Edit short-form video content from raw footage to publish-ready cuts, including captions, transitions, sound syncing, and graphic placement</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Ensure every asset reflects Bubble's visual identity&nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Select and apply on-brand motion graphics, text overlays, and design elements that elevate raw footage without overcomplicating it</li> </ul> <p><strong>Platform-Native Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Design natively for each platform — understanding the difference between what works on TikTok versus Instagram Reels versus YouTube Shorts and executing accordingly</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Stay current on visual trends, formats, and emerging platform features; be the first to flag what we should be doing and make it happen</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Build and maintain platform-specific templates and asset libraries that help the team move faster without sacrificing quality</li> </ul> <p><strong>Speed, Approvals &amp; Workflow</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Operate with a bias toward speed — understand how to get creative approved and out the door without getting stuck in revision loops</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Manage your own workflow across multiple assets and deadlines simultaneously, with a clear sense of priority</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Communicate clearly on status, timelines, and blockers so the social team is never waiting on creative</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Take direction efficiently and translate feedback into fast, accurate revisions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>4–7 years of relevant experience in social media design, digital art direction, or content production — preferably in beauty, wellness, or consumer brands</li> <li>Experience managing photo shoots and video production</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects/Final Cut, Figma <ul> <li>Strong photo and video editing skills: you can take raw footage to a finished, publish-ready cut independently</li> </ul> </li> <li>Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — the formats, the aesthetics, the unspoken rules of what performs</li> <li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-output environments where speed and quality have to coexist</li> <li>Strong communicator and collaborator — you can work closely with a team without needing heavy direction</li> <li>Familiarity with social scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Dash Hudson, Sprout Social) is a plus</li> </ul>