OLIVER
SeniorSocialDesigner-12monthFTC
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“Senior Social Designer - 12 month FTC at OLIVER. Skills: Social Design, Motion Graphics, Short-form Video, Design Systems. Create high-quality visual content. Ensure design work is platform-optimised”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently high-quality visual work delivered at pace; Clear improvement driven by performance insight; Design system makes studio more effective; Drive visual craft of the studio; Translate ideas into platform-native assets; Build scalable systems; Enable high-quality output to travel efficiently
Industry & Context.
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Design capability across static and motion formats, Portfolio demonstrating high-quality social-first work, Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Proficiency with CapCut, Proficiency with Canva, Proficiency with Figma, Deep understanding of platform design best practices, Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, Deliver consistently work at pace, Deliver under time pressure, Experience building and maintaining design systems, Experience building templates, Experience building modular asset libraries, Experience in high-volume content environments, Experience delivering social design for consumer brands, Familiarity with multi-stakeholder environments, Experience managing project-level production budgets, Advanced use of Gen AI tools, Experience designing AI-assisted workflows, Ability to train others on AI tools, Agentic thinking for design challenges, Understanding of AI capabilities and limitations, Rigorous human oversight applied to AI outputs, Experience working across multiple markets or languages, Experience in embedded in-house or studio environments, Familiarity with paid social design requirements
Nice to Have
FMCG background, Experience designing for creator or influencer-led content, Experience building design systems at studio level, Experience building localisation frameworks at studio level
What You'll Do.
Create high-quality visual content
Ensure design work is platform-optimised
Maintain visual craft standards
Produce assets at pace
Create and maintain templates
Create and maintain layout systems
Create and maintain modular design assets
Document design systems clearly
Adapt visual content for different markets
Support efficient versioning of assets
Understand which visual approaches perform best
Use engagement signals to inform decisions
Refine design approaches based on data
Share insight with the team
Align work with strategy
Pass compliance approval
Uphold high visual standards
Stay current on platform design trends
Apply relevant insight to output
Share insight with the team
Manage project-level production budgets
Source and negotiate rates with freelancers
Source and negotiate rates with production partners
Flag budget risks early
Escalate budget risks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Content Creators; Collaborate with Strategists; Collaborate with Social Media Managers; Collaborate with Social Creator Lead; Partner with Data teams; Partner with Social teams
Process & Methodology
Cost estimation, Purchase orders, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Supplier negotiation
Full Job Description
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 About the role: This is a senior, hands-on design role in a high-volume social studio, working on the account for one of our brand new FMCG clients. You'll be responsible for the quality and consistency of visual output across always-on and campaign work — balancing strong creative thinking with efficient delivery. You'll also help build the design infrastructure that allows the team to produce, adapt, and localise content at scale. Success in this role looks like consistently high-quality visual work delivered at pace, clear improvement driven by performance insight, and a design system that makes the whole studio more effective. As Senior Social Designer, you'll drive the visual craft of the studio — translating ideas into platform-native assets that are engaging, on-brand, and built to perform. You'll work hands-on across static, motion, and short-form video design, while building scalable systems that enable high-quality output to travel efficiently across markets. Based in London on a hybrid basis (2–3 days per week), you'll collaborate closely with Content Creators, Strategists, Social Media Managers, and the Social Creator Lead. We support flexible working and are open to different arrangements. We offer reasonab
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