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.
This role is based in LA; successful candidates must have the ability to work in office 2-3 days per week.
About the company
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.
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
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
BENEFITS + PERKS
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.
FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER + PHOTOGRAPHER LAUREN ABBAZIO
