Art Director - Social Projects

Cheil Dallas / Creative / Organic Social
Art Director - Social Projects

About us
Join us in a place where creativity meets grounded innovation, where you don't just react, but instead spearhead the future of brand narratives. Here, your curiosity unlocks doors, your insights pave paths, and world-class campaigns follow the north star you chart. Welcome to Cheil.

Cheil Worldwide, a global titan from Seoul, stands proud as the world's 11th-largest creative agency. Founded by Samsung in 1973 to grow its global business, our journey has attracted a constellation of iconic brands, from Adidas and Coca-Cola to PayPal and Starbucks.

Our Cheil Dallas office, strategically positioned at Legacy Central in Plano, Texas, has over 200 creative problem-solvers working together to shape insight-fueled, culture-leading, tech-empowered ideas.

And that brings us to you...or rather you to us.

About you
Who you are is just as important as what you can do.

• You connect the dots between a powerful idea, how it's visually executed, and the impact it has on social platforms.
• You're a trained and practiced conceptual thinker with a strong portfolio in social-first ideas, especially in lo-fi, video-driven, and digital formats.
• You're deeply familiar with social media trends and know how to apply CGI, AI art, and lo-fi aesthetics to create compelling, thumb-stopping content.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly and easily between projects, adapting to new requests and timelines without missing a beat.
• You're passionate about video production, from concept to execution, and understand its vital role in social media.
• You're adept at cross-discipline collaboration, working seamlessly with copywriters, strategists, and other creatives to bring innovative social activations to life.
• You bring a positive, solution-focused attitude and are always curious about new techniques, technology, and trends.
• You present your ideas with enthusiasm and know how to tell a visual story that captures attention and delivers impact.
• Humility and good vibes are at the core of how you work. Big ideas, no ego.

About the role
Like you, this job is multidimensional. Every aspect is crucial to creating culturally relevant, impactful social work.

• Concept and create innovative visual content across social platforms.
• Lead the development of high-quality, engaging content specifically for special projects and campaigns, going beyond day-to-day content needs.
• Work across a variety of project types within social media, including short-form video, dynamic posts, digital-first activations, and trend-driven experiments.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and other team members to ensure cohesive and effective creative solutions for high-impact social campaigns.
• Stay on top of the latest social media trends and incorporate them strategically into your work, ensuring content feels fresh, relevant, and engaging.
• Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients, bringing a strong visual storytelling approach.
• Uphold brand style guidelines while pushing boundaries to create unique, impactful content for special social activations.
• Participate actively in brainstorms and contribute to the overall culture, building team camaraderie and an environment where creativity thrives.
• Learn from each project and apply insights to continually elevate your work.

About the requirements
You've got to check the boxes before you can think outside of them.

• Bachelor's degree in a creative or design-related field preferred.
• 4+ years of agency and/or in-house creative experience with a focus on digital and social media projects.
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and video production software (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with multiple mediums for lo-fi content creation.
• Bonus points for skills in XD/Figma, spatial design, illustration, and/or photo compositing.
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Open to travel, extended hours, and weekend work as necessary.

About the perks
Because we know they matter.

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 2x per week).
• Potential for relocation to the Dallas area.
• Two annual bonus opportunities based on performance and eligibility.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k match and more.
• Enjoy up to four weeks of paid time off per calendar year, prorated based on your start date and eligibility.
• A newly designed office with a full coffee bar, snacks, and everything you need to stay caffeinated.
• Access to on-campus amenities: LC Fit gym and discounts at LC Kitchen, a food hall style cafe.