We’re looking for a talented Sr. Graphic Designer to create engaging, social-first visual content for a fast-paced, onsite team in Alameda, CA. This 12-month contract role is ideal for a designer who can blend strong brand execution with fresh, platform-native creative across organic and paid social channels.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling social media assets, including static graphics, carousels, stories, reels, thumbnails, and paid social creative.
• Translate brand direction into polished visuals tailored to platform-specific needs across channels such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Contribute ideas to campaigns, content calendars, and both organic and paid social initiatives.
• Create short-form video and motion-based content using editing and animation tools.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity while bringing new, relevant ideas to social content.
• Stay current on design trends, digital culture, and platform updates that can inspire new creative approaches.
• Manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Collaborate closely with marketing strategists, copywriters, and creative leads to ensure visuals support campaign goals.

Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in social media design, digital design, or content creation.
• Strong portfolio that showcases social-first design work, motion graphics, and short-form video.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Experience using Figma and/or other editing tools used for digital and social content production.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, visual storytelling, and mobile-first design.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, content best practices, and what drives engagement.
• Ability to take direction well while also contributing original ideas independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating motion graphics or animated content.
• Familiarity with paid social creative requirements and performance-driven design.
• Background working with copywriters, strategists, or community managers.
• Agency experience and comfort adapting to different brand styles and priorities.
• Experience in health, wellness, or wearable-focused creative work.
• Ability to balance polished brand standards with native, social-friendly creative.
• Interest in digital trends, pop culture, and evolving platform behaviors.

Horizontal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create an environment where people from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We welcome candidates who bring different perspectives, experiences, and creative approaches.

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