D2C Social Media Creative Director; on-site East LA

Position: D2C Social Media Creative Director (fully on-site, direct hire, East LA) [80568]
Location: California

d2c social media creative director (fully on-site, direct hire, east la) [80568]

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base pay range

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recruitment director 🔹️ ai / design / content / marketing 🔹️ overview

a fast-growing client of ours is seeking a highly experienced social media creative director to lead the strategic and creative direction of all social media initiatives.

this is not a social media director role...it's a d2c social media cd role (design side) for a cd that has heavy social media creative experience with a marketing mindset, making the social create revenue.

this role is responsible for having a social media performance mindset shaping the brand’s visual identity across major platforms, driving innovation in social-first storytelling, and overseeing the execution of high-impact digital content. The position requires both visionary thinking and hands‑on creative leadership, guiding a small internal team and collaborating with cross-functional partners and external agencies.

the d2c social media creative director will develop platform-specific strategies, ensure brand cohesion across channels, analyze performance data, and elevate the organization’s social presence through modern, culturally relevant content.

this is a fully on-site position near east los angeles. Make sure you apply with a resume that has your social media creative samples easily accessible!

type

fully on-site, direct hire

schedule

regular work hours m-f

requirements

• 10+ years of experience in social media and digital design with a portfolio demonstrating diverse, high-quality social executions
• minimum 5 years in creative direction, digital content leadership, or social media creative management roles
• proven success developing branded social content across meta, tiktok, x/twitter, youtube, and emerging platforms
• demonstrated ability to produce high-performing or viral social media content
• expertise in visual design principles and social-first creative strategies
• proficiency with design tools such as adobe xd, figma, and related platforms; seo knowledge is a plus
• strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale and collaborate across teams
• excellent problem-solving capabilities and a strategic, forward-thinking creative approach
• ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• experience supporting lead-generation websites and familiarity with webflow development is a significant advantage

duties

• lead creative direction for all social media content across major platforms including meta, tiktok, x/twitter, youtube, and others
• develop and execute social-first campaigns aligned with brand identity, marketing goals, and audience engagement strategies
• manage, mentor, and inspire a creative team of designers, copywriters, and social content creators
• collaborate with brand, product, and external social agencies to ensure cohesive and strategic social output
• test, analyze, and optimize creative assets based on kpis, audience insights, and platform performance data
• oversee multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and consistent execution
• contribute to the evolution of design systems and style guidelines to maintain a unified visual presence across digital channels
• maintain consistent tone, messaging, and aesthetic across all social touchpoints
• source, manage, and collaborate with influencers, photographers, and external creators to elevate content quality
• stay current on cultural trends, platform algorithms, and evolving design practices to inform innovative creative approaches
• manage content calendars, campaign timelines, and digital asset production workflows to support seamless execution

seniority level

mid-senior level

employment type

full-time

job function

design

industries

advertising services and marketing services

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