Social Media Content Designer - In House Creative Agency

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Schaumburg, IL

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Citi's US in-house creative agency is looking for a Social Media Content Designer to bring innovative ideas and platform best practices to help grow our social team. This position requires a proven record of success in producing organic and paid social campaigns in an agency environment. The key characteristics for this position are: Out of the box thinker - Presenting unique concepts leveraging static designs, video and motion graphics to capture audience attention. Continuous learner / Influencer - Engaging in continued education and sharing the findings with the team, introducing fresh ideas to our book of work. Brand strategist - Strategizing the most effective methods of implementing brand guidelines to ensure a consistent look and feel that promotes the firm's core principles. Accessibility advocate - Checking creatives to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines have been properly implemented, providing a consistent and successful experience to all customers, regardless of ability.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with a Copywriter, Design Lead and Creative Director to produce engaging and impactful social campaigns across platforms
• Building fresh and innovative visuals that are in line with Citi brand guidelines
• Develop and deliver social media content from start to finish including creative concepting, designing, shooting and editing
• Acting as a subject matter expert in social platforms, leveraging required specs and best practices for each social channel
• Participating in project kickoff meetings, internal reviews and client presentation calls to promote our high-quality assets
• Identifying and implementing the most effective methods of visually communicating a message (static, motion graphics, video, etc.)
• Demonstrating Citi's purpose of making every client's progress our passion

Requirements

• 5+ years of design experience with a focus on social media marketing
• Agency experience (in-house agency experience is a plus)
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud
• A proven history of design fundamentals (including typography, color theory, brand adherence, and critical thinking with regards to creative application)
• Experience with ADA compliance as it pertains to marketing collateral is a plus
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly and effectively discuss projects
• Successful experience partnering with internal clients and senior leaders
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to keep track of multiple key priorities
• Ability to adhere to a process calendar
• Ability to successfully collaborate with local and remote team members
• A BA or higher in marketing or a related field
• Mac literacy

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays