Social Content Designer and Editor

Location
Chicago,IL

Description

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Social Content Designer & Editor to support a fast-paced social media and creative marketing team in Chicago, IL . This remote-flexible 5-month contract opportunity is ideal for a highly creative, social-first content professional who thrives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and digital culture. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating engaging visual content, understands emerging social media trends, and enjoys bringing brand stories to life through compelling photo, video, and motion-based content.


The Social Content Designer & Video Editor will play a key role in developing and executing social media content across multiple platforms, partnering closely with social and creative teams to produce engaging, trend-forward assets that resonate with audiences and support brand objectives. Schedule is part-time, flexible hours (approx. 25-40 hrs/week).

Job Description:
• Design and develop social-first creative assets for platforms including Instagram, Reels, Stories, in-feed content, and other social channels
• Capture, edit, and optimize photo and video content for social media distribution
• Create high-quality video edits that align with brand standards, tone, and visual identity
• Collaborate with social media, creative, and marketing teams to concept, storyboard, and execute content initiatives
• Translate creative concepts into engaging, platform-specific content experiences
• Develop templates, graphics, and visual assets that support ongoing social media campaigns
• Experiment with emerging social media trends, content formats, animation, and motion graphics to keep content fresh and engaging
• Ensure all content is optimized for audience engagement, platform best practices, and brand consistency
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute creative ideas and recommendations to support content innovation and audience growth
• Stay current on social media trends, internet culture, platform updates, and industry best practices

Must Have Qualifications:
• 3-5+ years of experience creating and editing content for social media platforms
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
• Experience capturing and editing short-form video content for social platforms
• Strong understanding of social media trends, content formats, and audience engagement strategies
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong eye for composition, typography, color, and storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward

Nice to Have Qualifications:
• Experience with After Effects, animation, or motion graphics
• Agency experience
• Experience developing social content for consumer brands
• Photography or videography experience
• Familiarity with social analytics and performance-driven content strategies
• Experience creating content across multiple social media platforms