Nous Communications - Social Media Designer
Date Posted: Monday 1st August 2022
Date Expires: Thursday 1st September 2022
A little about us – The Nous Way
Nous is a London-based consumer PR and communications agency, specialising in technology, design and lifestyle. We have a focus on quality, both in terms of our client portfolio and our results. We exist to turn heads, grab headlines, and shape conversations.
Working with some of the biggest brands in the business, we deliver communications consultancy, press office, social media strategy, experiential media and consumer activations, influencer marketing, and engaging content creation – all with one goal: creating and strengthening the connection between consumers and brands.
Position Overview + Responsibilities
Primarily, the candidate will be responsible for creating social media content for our clients - including the UK’s biggest TV service - across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as wider ad hoc graphics for the agency. The responsibilities of a social media designer include graphic design, planning and editing a range of stills and video, and supporting the social media team across content planning and scheduling.
To be successful as a social media designer, you should be highly self-motivated, creative, and possess solid knowledge of new trends and upgrades across TikTok and Instagram. Ultimately, a top-notch social media designer should be creative, ahead of the social media zeitgeist, highly-organised, and be able to understand and creatively interpret briefs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Designing social media content for TV entertainment client, across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok – both stills and video
- Lead on design and creative vision for client and agency social channels
- Video/audio editing and production
- Ability to create visually engaging brand-boosting content
- Be proactive in bringing ideas for social posts to the table, with a focus on Reels and meme-based content
- Research audience preferences and discovering current trends
- Work closely with the wider content team to create an engaging social calender
- Produce reactive social posts with tight turnarounds
- Scheduling content
Job Requirements:
- 1 + years’ experience of social media design and editing (either agency, in-house or self-employed)
- Degree in graphic or digital media design (beneficial but not essential)
- A master of Adobe Creative Suite
- Animation skills (After Effects) (preferred but not essential)
- Video editing skills (Premiere Pro etc)
- Design skills (Photoshops/Illustrator/Sketch/Canva)
- Microsoft PowerPoint skills
- Strong understanding of social media platforms - understanding of meme culture, consistently up to date with latest trends and ability to contribute original ideas
- Familiar with creating content for Instagram Reels
- Excellent communication skills
- Be able to work effectively towards a deadline
- Be able to consult with clients on strategies and general social media best practice
Nous Comms Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus a day off on your birthday!
- Hybrid working scheme with one day in the office a week
- Company pension scheme
- Monthly Wellness Days
- Monthly team rewards
- Regular team socials and events
No recruitment agencies
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