Creative Director, Social

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in food and beverages, an organization that operates in over 200 countries and boasts a portfolio of iconic brands. This company is driven by a vision to lead its industry by winning with purpose, embedding sustainability and innovation into every facet of its operations. They are committed to shaping culture, strengthening relationships, and delivering high-quality, impactful work.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a renowned creative studio as a visionary leader in social engagement. You will act as the lead creative voice and cultural driver for some of the world's most visible social programs. This pivotal role empowers you to set the creative bar, define how beloved brands authentically show up in culture, and ensure that all social work is bold, relevant, and unmistakably built for the feed. Your impact will be central to strengthening brand relationships and pushing creative boundaries in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

*This role requires you to work onsite in SoHo Mondays and Thursdays and be available to come onsite for pitch presentations. The rest of the week you can work from any coffee shop or living room that makes you feel the most creative!*

What You'll Do:

*Lead Social Creative Vision: Own the creative vision for large, always-on and campaign-based social programs across a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, ensuring work is culturally fluent, platform-native, and creatively ambitious.

* Shape Creator & Content Strategy: Drive creator-led storytelling, from casting and collaboration models to developing creative frameworks that allow talent to shine while protecting brand integrity.

*Direct at Speed: Guide high-volume social content from concept through execution, expertly balancing craft, velocity, and performance in fast-moving environments.

*Champion Platform Fluency: Set creative standards for leading social platforms and emerging channels, demonstrating a deep understanding of what works where, why it works, and how to continuously evolve strategies.

*Inspire Team Excellence: Lead, mentor, and inspire senior creatives, Associate Creative Directors, and makers across art, copy, and motion, fostering teams that are curious, decisive, and built for modern social.

* Drive Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with social strategy, account leadership, production, and analytics teams to ensure creative ideas are insight-driven and executionally sound.

* Uphold Creative Stewardship: Ensure all work is on-brand, on-strategy, and emotionally resonant, consistently pushing brands forward creatively rather than playing it safe.

* Influence Stakeholders: Present work with clarity and conviction to senior marketing stakeholders, advocating for social as a powerful creative growth engine.

Must-Have Qualifications:

* 10+ years of creative experience, with deep specialization in social-first and creator-led work.

* Proven track record leading social creative for major brands or platforms.

* Expert understanding of social formats, trends, and platform mechanics.

* Experience directing creators, influencers, and talent in authentic, brand-safe ways.

* Strong storytelling instincts paired with hands-on making skills.

* Experience leading teams in high-volume, fast-turn environments.

* Comfort operating at senior levels with clients and internal leadership.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

* A natural social creative leader who instinctively understands culture, platforms, and creators.

* The ability to discern when to push creative boundaries, when to simplify, and when to leverage the power of internet trends.

* A keen sense of taste, clarity, and the ability to build momentum.

* A collaborative leader who makes teams better by working alongside them, not above them.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.