THE BIG PICTURE:
Girl&Bear is a global content creation studio which supercharges the output of VCCP - a challenger agency for challenger brands.
Girl&Bear is about transforming the way we bring ideas to life. We have hubs around the globe which we utilise to share our expertise and our resources, ensuring we’re always at the forefront of production solutions in an ever evolving production landscape.
We have a strong culture, a unique proposition and an exceptionally high quality of output driven by our brilliant makers - each one given the freedom and the support to deliver quality & craft without compromise.
The Girl&Bear focus is to continuously evolve and elevate our offering with new capabilities, new skills and new ways of working - we’re a studio of makers where everything that can be made, will be made.
To drive this vision, we know that great people are paramount to bringing this all to life so this is where you come in…
GIRL&BEAR DESIGN:
We are a close-knit global team of strategists, art directors, designers, typographers, animators and illustrators working across the VCCP Group and Girl&Bear. Our vision is to create design that is beautifully crafted, culturally relevant and delivers real impact.
Design has not always had the seat it deserves within advertising, but that is changing here. Over the past few years we’ve built a reputation for placing design at the heart of the work. We now sit at the top table with some of our biggest brands, win our own clients, and bring the standards you’d expect from a graphic design practice or branding agency into a creative studio environment.
This shift is being recognised across the industry, with our work picking up awards from the likes of D&AD, Cannes and Creative Circle. But above all, we are a team of good people who care about pushing design further and making the best work possible.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a passionate Social Designer to join Girl&Bear’s Design team. You’ll work across a range of integrated social campaigns for Girl&Bear and VCCP.
A key part of the role is the ability to craft and experiment while working to different deadlines. You’ll think big, put social first and guide projects so they deliver creative impact and commercial success.
You’re a positive team player who works well with designers and colleagues across the business.
You’ve led social projects from start to finish and inspired fresh thinking along the way. You know how to manage your time, when to deep dive and when to keep things light, and you can explain your approach clearly.
This is a chance to be part of a progressive design team that is pushing the role of design forward, creating work that stands out and gets recognised.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Push the boundaries of social design, developing ideas that move our brands forward.
* Dissect and challenge briefs to shape a clear point of view and set the design direction.
* Act as a social ambassador, making sure all design work reflects our brand values.
* Work independently and with VCCP Social, G&B Design and other teams across the business.
* Create visually disruptive, platform-native content that feels at home in the feed.
* Stay close to culture, trends and the media landscape to bring fresh thinking into your work.
* Develop design concepts that balance storytelling with platform best practice.
* Experiment with new formats, tools and creative approaches to keep content relevant.
* Use performance insights to refine and strengthen your design output.
* Design with accessibility and inclusivity in mind.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Strong understanding of social media and culture.
* Proven ability to spot proactive opportunities that meet client objectives and drive engagement.
* Collaborative mindset, working closely with social teams to deliver joined-up creative.
* Ability to interpret client guidelines and turn them into accurate, on-brand design.
* A portfolio that shows original social design content, from concept to execution.
* Solid knowledge of social best practice across platforms, formats and dimensions.
* Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and After Effects, with motion and animation experience.
* Confident using quick-turn tools such as Adobe Express and Canva to create agile, platform-ready assets.
* Ability to create short-form video and dynamic content tailored for different platforms.
* Strong visual storytelling skills, with confidence in presenting design ideas.
* Curiosity to explore new tools, tech and creative approaches.
* Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
If this sounds like you and you share our challenger spirit, then we would love to hear from you!
VCCP DE&I STATEMENT
We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via joinus@vccp.com.
CRIMINAL RECORDS INFORMATION
As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.
**Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role. Thank you for your interest in VCCP**