Graphic Designer - Social Creative (Social Banners and Animations)

Local Digital is a leading digital marketing agency that is focused on delivering exceptional creative to our customers. We pride ourselves on being innovative, creative, and dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our growing team and focus on creating engaging Facebook banners and animations.

Job Description:
As a Graphic Designer for Social Creative, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing captivating and visually stunning Facebook banners and animations that effectively communicate our brand message, drive user engagement, and promote our products and services. You will work closely with our marketing, content, and design teams to ensure that all creative assets align with our overall marketing and branding strategies.

Responsibilities:

Design and produce engaging, high-quality Facebook banners and animations in accordance with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and target audience preferences.
Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams to develop creative concepts and strategies for social media campaigns.
Translate marketing and content objectives into visually appealing, on-brand designs that drive user engagement and conversions.

Optimize designs for multiple platforms, ensuring visual consistency and adherence to best practices.
Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously improve and innovate our social media creatives.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the visual impact of our social media content, and contribute to the overall growth and success of our brand.

Requirements:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Strong understanding of design principles, colour theory, typography, and composition.
Excellent visual and motion design skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of current social media platforms, trends, and best practices, particularly in relation to Facebook.
Experience with other social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest is a plus.