The Social Shepherd · 3 hours ago
Associate Social Creative Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expThe Social Shepherd is a social-first creative and performance agency that helps global brands accelerate their business growth. As an Associate Creative Director, you will lead creative strategy and mentoring for social content and campaigns while collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional results for clients.
AnimationContent CreatorsGraphic DesignMarketing
Responsibilities
You'll be the most senior Creative in our growing New York office, with the opportunity to shape and evolve our creative offering as we scale
Own and lead creative strategy across multiple client accounts, focusing on always-on content and larger campaign moments
Guide and mentor a team of Social Creatives, Content Creators and Videographers, elevating their creative thinking and technical output
Translate social insights and trends into creative concepts that spark conversation and drive engagement
Lead the ideation and presentation of creative strategies for client pitches and campaign kickoffs
Collaborate with clients to understand their brand vision and translate it into standout social-first creative
Provide hands-on support with copywriting, art direction, and moodboarding
Attend and lead content shoots, ensuring quality and creativity align with client expectations and platform best practices
Partner with internal leads across Strategy, Paid, and Client Services to ensure integrated and cohesive delivery
Support the growth of the creative department by identifying talent gaps, improving workflows, and contributing to hiring decisions
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience in creative roles within social-first or content-led agencies
A creative leader who lives and breathes social media and understands how to connect brands with culture
Deep knowledge of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging social channels
A track record of crafting content that balances creativity with performance
Comfortable with hands-on creative tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva)
Confident pitching ideas to clients and presenting work with strategic rationale
Passionate about mentoring and developing teams, fostering a supportive, honest, and collaborative environment
Hyper-organised with excellent attention to detail and a drive for creative excellence
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities.
Professional development and training programs.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401k
Paid time off
Company
The Social Shepherd
The Social Shepherd is a marketing agency that provides content creation, animation, and graphic design services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zoë Stephenson
CEO
Jack Shepherd
Co-Founder
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