Social Media Art Director

Athena Global Advisors - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Social Media Art Director at Athena Global Advisors is responsible for producing engaging and impactful content for a Fortune 30 brand across various digital platforms. This role focuses on digital communications, particularly in social media, and requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will work closely with a collaborative team to develop advertising campaigns and branding projects, ensuring that all content resonates with the target audience while maintaining a consistent visual design language.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Art Direction for various social media projects focused on quick-term deliverables.
• Collaborate with copywriters, visual and motion designers, videographers, and other team members to develop impactful digital communication concepts.
• Create original, creative, and culturally resonant short-form content at a high volume.
• Establish a consistent visual design language for social media.
• Support advertising campaigns with integrated social-first campaign extensions and art direction for long-form content.
• Assist with art direction to in-house designers, creators, freelancers, and external agencies.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Present strategically thought-out concepts.
• Use feedback and insights to guide creative decisions.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in digital communications, focusing on social media.
• Strong portfolio of multi-platform social media work.
• Expertise in industry best practices and social media platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of Figma.
• Strong understanding of composition with an eye for detail, while following brand guidelines.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects at once.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in advertising, print, digital display, OOH, etc.
• Additional or developing design skills (e.g., motion design, photo editing, etc.).
• Previous agency experience ideally supporting a corporate brand.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching