Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Senior Social Designer - 12 month fixed term contract
Location: London, United Kingdom
What you will be doing:
Social-First Design Execution
Create high-quality visual content across static assets, motion graphics, and short-form video design support — including titles, overlays, and transitions
Ensure all design work is platform-optimised for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other relevant channels — on-brand, consistent, and ready to publish
Maintain strong visual craft standards across every output, regardless of volume or turnaround time
Content Creation Support at Scale
Work closely with Content Creators to bring concepts to life visually and enhance content through considered design
Produce assets at pace across always-on content, campaign activations, and reactive or trending content opportunities
Scalable Design Systems
Create and maintain templates, layout systems, and modular design assets that enable content to be adapted quickly, localised across markets, and repurposed across formats
Document design systems clearly so they can be used consistently across the team
Multi-Market Adaptation
Adapt visual content for different markets, ensuring visual consistency, cultural relevance, and formatting and language accuracy
Support efficient versioning of assets across markets and platforms, setting clear standards for how adaptation is approached
Performance-Driven Design
Work with Data and Social teams to understand which visual approaches perform best, and use engagement signals to inform layout, format, and creative decisions
Continuously refine design approaches based on what the data shows — iterating quickly and sharing insight with the wider team
Collaboration and Workflow
Partner closely with the Social Creator Lead, Content Creators, Strategists, and Social Media Managers to ensure all work aligns with strategy, meets deadlines, and passes brand, legal, and compliance approval processes
Communicate proactively on timelines, asset status, and any risks to delivery
Creative Quality and Standards
Uphold high visual standards across all content formats, campaigns, and markets
Stay current on platform design trends, social creative best practice, and emerging visual formats — applying relevant insight to day-to-day output and sharing with the team
Budget and Production Management
Manage project-level production budgets including cost estimation, purchase orders, invoicing, and reconciliation
Source and negotiate rates with freelancers and production partners as needed, driving cost efficiency without compromising quality
Flag budget risks early and escalate where required
What you need to be great in this role:
Strong design capability across static and motion formats, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality social-first work
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), CapCut, Canva, Figma, or equivalent tools
Deep understanding of platform design best practices and what drives visual engagement across key social channels
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, delivering consistently strong work at pace and under time pressure
Experience building and maintaining design systems, templates, and modular asset libraries that enable efficient, high-volume production
Background in high-volume, always-on content environments — agency, in-house, or embedded studio
Experience delivering social design for consumer brands, with FMCG background an advantage
Familiarity with multi-stakeholder environments involving strategy, social, data, and client teams
Experience managing project-level production budgets, including cost estimation, supplier negotiation, purchase orders, and reconciliation
Advanced use of Gen AI tools relevant to social design — including tools that support ideation, asset generation, content variation, and production workflow optimisation
Experience designing AI-assisted workflows for personal use and sharing effective approaches with the wider team
Ability to train others on responsible and effective use of AI tools within a design context
Agentic thinking for complex, multi-step design and production challenges — breaking problems down systematically and driving efficient execution
Strong understanding of AI capabilities and limitations, with rigorous human oversight applied to all AI-assisted outputs
Experience working across multiple markets or languages, or in embedded in-house or studio environments
Familiarity with paid social design requirements — safe zones, format variants, and performance testing
Experience designing for creator or influencer-led content
Experience building design systems or localisation frameworks at studio level
Formal qualifications are welcome but not required. Equivalent experience counts, whether gained through work, study, volunteering, or self-directed learning. Req ID: 17746
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