MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand that makes impossible to mess up products for a multi-generational community. Designed by makeup consumers - not artists - MERIT was created as the antidote to the overwhelming world of beauty. We simplify what it takes to get ready by creating only well-edited essentials that help you do more with less. With minimalism at its core, MERIT remains intentional in the products it creates, spending years perfecting every detail to ensure it's not just another product, but one that you can live with for years to come.
MERIT is hiring for a Video & Graphic Designer to join the creative social team in LA. Reporting to the Brand Design & Social Lead, this role will work on video and static digital assets used across social media channels. We are looking for a creative individual with a passion for social media, who is well-versed in video editing, has a strong eye for typography, and can deliver strong conceptual ideas and carry through to seamless design execution. The right candidate has a strong pulse on social trends and all things video and design. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in defining our brand's visual identity across social media, ensuring a seamless integration of a social-first approach and aesthetic excellence. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup is a must.
Responsibilities :

• Create engaging, on-brand video and graphic content (shooting original content as needed) for Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube
• Edit footage into compelling storytelling content for different brand moments
• Maintain a library of on brand video and graphic resources, including music, animation styles, and other materials
• Design Instagram stories and social-first graphics, translating campaign objectives and messaging into visually impactful assets
• Retouch and edit images when needed
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute content ideas, new storytelling formats, creative treatments and social-first ideas for campaigns
• Help shape and evolve our brand's visual identity across social media platforms, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable aesthetic that reflects our brand values and personality
• Analyze the performance of visual content across social media channels, monitoring engagement metrics, audience feedback, and trends to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
• Present well-developed and strategic creative solutions to meet brand objectives that are competitive in the beauty industry and help differentiate the brand
• Self-manage multiple projects at once and ensure they are completed in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Graphic Design; prior experience at fashion or beauty brand highly preferred
• BA or BFA (preferred)
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge in video editing, including Premier and/or After Effects
• Prior experience designing effective digital content for social media platforms
• Proven experience in content creation, both photo and video
• The ability to apply conceptual thinking and technical implementation skills
• High attention to detail
• An ability to work in a fast paced team environment, while having the capability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• An ability to incorporate feedback and constructive criticism well

This role is based in LA; successful candidates must have the ability to work in office 2-3 days per week.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in addition to salary compensation. The annual salary for this role is $75,000 - $85,000, in addition to bonus potential, stock options, a 401(k) match, health benefits, paid time off and more. The final salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the individual's experience and qualifications.
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