Vans

Vans: Senior Social Art Director

USCA > USA > California > Costa Mesa HQ - VAN · Director

Sponsorship not specified$14k-$25kDetected 7 days ago

Graphic DesignAfter EffectsMotion DesignPremiere ProVideo ProductionCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding.
Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends.
If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live "Off the Wall," Vans just may be the place for you.

Franchise Development: You will build and scale repeatable social-first series and editorial formats that engage the 14-25-year-old target audience.
Campaign & Energy Support: You will capture and create compelling native content to support tier-one brand priorities, including product launches, cultural moments, and key energy collaborations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will collaborate directly with external creators, athletes, internal designers, and regional teams to ensure storytelling feels authentic and platform-optimized.
You don't just create content-you create moments that move culture.
As a key member of the Global Social team, you'll report to the Senior Manager of Brand Social and partner closely with Brand Creative, Brand Management, athletes, artists, and cultural collaborators to build an organic social ecosystem that feels unmistakably Vans.
You will build and scale repeatable social-first series and editorial formats that engage the 14-25-year-old target audience.
You will capture and create compelling native content to support tier-one brand priorities, including product launches, cultural moments, and key energy collaborations.
You will collaborate directly with external creators, athletes, internal designers, and regional teams to ensure storytelling feels authentic and platform-optimized.
Deep mastery of end-to-end multi-media production, including filming, video editing (Adobe Premiere), motion design/typography (After Effects), and audio layout.

7+ years of professional experience in art direction, creative content development or social-first creative roles, with at least 4 years in an agency or in-house social creative team.
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Advertising, Visual Communication, Marketing, Film, Digital Media, or a related field

In-house social creative or digital agency experience managing content execution for a global consumer or lifestyle brand.
Experience interfacing directly with high-profile athletes, musical talent, and cultural creators.
Location requirement: Hybrid schedule, 3 days a week (more as needed) out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA.
Hiring Range:
$95,040.00 USD - $118,800.00 USD annually
Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data.
VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF?
Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 7-9 years of experience and professional achievements.
or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and social storytelling capabilities.

A strong connection to street culture, skateboarding, music, art, and the global creator community.
We're looking for someone who can turn products, athletes, artists, and cultural moments into compelling stories that inspire audiences across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live "Off The Wall" - embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression.
Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves.
We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

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