We are looking for an exceptional Social Media Art Director and established tastemaker to define the visual standard of Whalar Social, shaping taste, influencing aesthetic direction, and understanding how visual storytelling moves through culture. The ideal candidate has 9+ years of experience across art direction, creative direction, social, luxury, fashion, entertainment, or digital culture, and a world-class portfolio showcasing visually exceptional social-first work.
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience across art direction, creative direction, social, luxury, fashion, entertainment, or digital culture
- World-class portfolio showcasing visually exceptional social-first work across image, video, creators, campaigns, and emerging formats
- Deep fluency across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Substack, and the evolving visual language of the internet
- Exceptional creative instincts and an obsessive attention to detail
- Understanding of the difference between content that looks expensive and content that actually feels culturally relevant
- Strong experience leading shoots, developing visual systems, directing talent, and shaping social-first storytelling
- Comfortable operating at both conceptual and executional level - from pitching big ideas to refining the final export
- Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, editing rhythm, platform behaviour, and what makes audiences stop scrolling
- Excellent communicator with the ability to sell the vision, protect the idea, and inspire both clients and collaborators
- Commercially aware and comfortable contributing to pitches, scoping conversations, and creative planning
- Technical proficiency across Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing tools
- Genuine passion for creators, culture, aesthetics, and the future of social entertainment
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
- Private pension scheme
- Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
- Professional development stipend
- New joiner's Home office allowance
- Enhanced maternity (up to 22 weeks) / paternity (up 16 weeks) leave
- Reduced fee gym membership (next to office location)
- Life Assurance
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Volunteer days
- Social programs
