Junior Art Director, Social Media

As a Junior Art Director, Social Media at MZ Wallace, your core responsibilities include collaborating with the Creative and Marketing teams to execute imaginative concepts for various social media campaigns. You will create visually compelling content tailor-made for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. Your duties also involve designing graphics, managing photoshoots, editing videos, and ensuring all outputs reflect our brand guidelines. Staying updated on emerging trends, engaging with multiple projects, and proposing fresh ideas will be part of your daily routine.

To qualify for the Junior Art Director, Social Media position at MZ Wallace, a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, or related fields is preferred, along with 6+ years of experience in a design or creative role. You should have a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in social media campaigns. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and skills in photography and video editing are essential. Strong communication abilities and a good understanding of social media influencers are also important for this role.

The work environment at MZ Wallace is dynamic and design-driven. As a Junior Art Director, Social Media, you'll collaborate closely with passionate team members who value creativity and innovation. Our company culture emphasizes learning, responsibility, teamwork, and fun, which fosters a collaborative atmosphere. With exciting perks like a fully-stocked kitchen, seasonal outings, and opportunities for continuing education, you will find a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

MZ Wallace offers a competitive salary range of $90,000—$110,000 USD for the Junior Art Director, Social Media position. In addition to a solid salary, employees can expect annual bonus eligibility, health benefits, a 401(k) with an employer match, and various perks such as free and discounted MZW products. Our commitment to employee well-being goes beyond just compensation.

Sustainability is a core value at MZ Wallace, and as a Junior Art Director, Social Media, you will play a role in promoting our eco-friendly initiatives. From using fully recycled materials for our products to adhering to sustainable creative practices in your campaigns, your work will reflect our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. You will be encouraged to propose innovative ideas that align with our values while creating content that resonates with our audience.

In your response, outline your step-by-step design process, starting from researching trends to brainstorming ideas and finalizing designs. Highlight your collaboration with team members and how you ensure alignment with brand guidelines, incorporating examples from your past social media campaigns.

Discuss various resources you use to stay informed about social media trends, such as blogs, industry publications, or following influencers in the creative space. Mention specific trends you've applied in previous projects and their impact on engagement and brand recognition.

Explain that you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of how you've utilized feedback in the past to refine your designs and help foster a more collaborative atmosphere within your team.

Share a specific campaign you contributed to, detailing its objectives, your role, the strategies implemented, and the outcomes. Use metrics like engagement rates or increased followers to demonstrate the campaign's success.

Discuss your proficiency with tools in the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Explain how you choose specific tools based on the project requirements and your workflow, emphasizing your comfort with both traditional and emerging design software.

Describe how you utilize project management tools to keep track of timelines and deliverables. Also, mention techniques such as breaking down tasks, setting priorities, and maintaining open communication with your team to ensure all projects flow smoothly.

Explain how you develop guidelines for visual identity, ensuring brand consistency across social media channels. Share examples of how you've executed this in past projects while adapting your approach to fit each platform's unique characteristics.

Illustrate your collaborative approach, emphasizing open communication with other teams like marketing and product development. Mention past experiences where you've successfully gathered input from different departments to create cohesive campaigns.

Discuss how you actively seek feedback from stakeholders during the design process and clarify expectations. Emphasize your adaptability and how you incorporate constructive input to refine your designs, leading to successful campaign outcomes.

Share what drives your passion for design and social media, whether it's the excitement of building a brand presence, the challenge of creative problem solving, or the desire to resonate with an audience. Connect your motivations to MZ Wallace's vision and values.