Sr Designer- Creative Services

Sr Designer - Creative Services
Location: 2x a week Framingham MA 01701
Contract length: 8 months w/ potential to extend
Schedule: 9-5 (Additional Needs as Requested)

The Opportunity:
As part of the in-house creative team, this role is responsible for concepting and crafting innovative and strategically driven reels, stories, TikTok videos, etc. for both the organic and paid markets. This role will tap into current trends, understand the differences between TikTok and Instagram, and will have an infectious passion for social media, both expertly and personally.
Using shown talent and consistent strategic and conceptual thinking, this role will communicate our brand message in a fresh, forward-thinking way across all social media platforms, supporting development and execution of social content.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for helping with all things Client social media! On any given day, you might create an Instagram/TikTok video, concept social media ideas, shoot video content in store, or assist on a photo shoot set specific to video. Your role will include the following:
• Content creation across IG + TikTok, social media concepting, taking videos/photos instore, keeping current with trends across social media
• Be hands on & work in a collaborative environment
• Complete specific requests based on monthly, weekly, and daily briefs from partners amidst an ever-growing, dynamic business and social media landscape
• Communicate our brand message in a fresh, forward-thinking, platform-specific way across all social media platforms
• Support in the development of breakthrough content and design consistent with the Client brand strategy and in accordance with brand guidelines to drive traffic and transactions in store and online
• Work with team of creative management, designers and writers as well as collaborate with project management to effectively meet project objectives, schedules, and deadlines
• Receive constructive, business-driven feedback and adapt content accordingly & in a timely manner
• Support in the development of breakthrough content and design consistent with the Client brand strategy and in accordance with brand guidelines to drive traffic and transactions in store and online
• Work with team of creative management, designers and writers as well as collaborate with project management to effectively meet project objectives, schedules, and deadlines
• Receive constructive, business-driven feedback and adapt content accordingly & in a timely manner
• Local travel required (transportation not provided)

Qualifications:
• 8 plus years as a designer and related work experience
• 3 years in social media and/or editing
• BA in Graphic Design, Photography, Media, Communications, or similar degree (required)
• Understanding of the algorithm for both Instagram and TikTok (required)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop (required); Premiere Pro and/or After Effects (one of the two required))
• Proficient in CapCut or Splice (one of the two required)
• Sincere interest in content creation and fashion
• Passion for and proficiency in social media platforms

Proven talent:
o Portfolio showcasing examples of relevant assets including:
? Video content included in portfolio
? Various types of content: could potentially include IG story frames, carousels, Reels, or TikTok videos capitalizing platform trends
? Links to your personal Instagram/TikTok platforms
• Skilled at photography and video on iPhone
• Understanding of typography
• Intelligent thinking, strong organizational skills, and accuracy

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.