Social Content Designer & Video
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 β R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Social Content Designer & Video Editor
Remote | Full-TimeReports To:Brand Marketing ManagerWorking Hours:Minimum 4β6 Hours Daily Overlap with U.S. Central Time
About the Company
We are a fast-growing consumer products company known for creating fun, memorable, and highly shareable products that bring personality and excitement into everyday life.
Our products are sold through major retail partners across North America, and we are investing heavily in growing our direct-to-consumer presence through engaging content, creative storytelling, and social-first marketing.
We are looking for a highly creative Social Content Designer & Video Editor who understands how to turn existing assets into content that captures attention, drives engagement, and strengthens brand awareness.
This is a hands-on production role focused on creating social-first creative assets across video, motion graphics, static content, product imagery, and marketing materials.
If you love creating content that stops the scroll, understand how modern social platforms work, and enjoy bringing products to life through motion and design, we'd love to meet you.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional graphic design role.
We are looking for someone who understands social media content, platform behavior, short-form video, and visual storytelling.
You will work from an existing library of:
* Product photography
* Lifestyle imagery
* Product videos
* Marketing assets
* Raw content files
Your responsibility is to transform those assets into compelling social content that feels native to each platform while remaining consistent with our brand identity.
You will partner closely with the Brand Marketing Manager, who will provide campaign direction, messaging priorities, and creative briefs.
Your job is to execute those ideas at a high level with speed, creativity, and consistency.
What You'll Own
Short-Form Video Editing
Create engaging social-first video content across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other emerging platforms.
Responsibilities include:
* Editing Instagram Reels and short-form videos
* Creating platform-native content formats
* Building strong visual pacing and momentum
* Incorporating motion graphics, text overlays, and transitions
* Optimizing content for engagement and retention
* Adapting assets across multiple platforms and aspect ratios
You should understand what makes social content perform and how to create compelling content from existing footage.
Motion Graphics & Animation
Bring products and creative assets to life through animation.
Responsibilities include:
* Creating GIFs and animated assets
* Developing motion graphics for social campaigns
* Animating static imagery and product photography
* Enhancing visual storytelling through movement
* Creating dynamic content that increases engagement
Social Design & Content Production
Design visually compelling assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
Responsibilities include:
* Instagram posts
* Facebook creative
* Carousel content
* Promotional graphics
* Seasonal campaign assets
* Product-focused creative
* Lifestyle content adaptations
You should be capable of creating polished assets that are both visually appealing and performance-oriented.
Product Photography Editing & Asset Preparation
Manage and enhance visual assets to ensure they are ready for publication.
Responsibilities include:
* Color correction
* Retouching
* Background cleanup
* Product isolation
* Image optimization
* Asset organization
You will help maintain a high visual standard across all brand channels.
Creative Asset Management
Support content creation workflows by organizing and preparing assets for internal and external teams.
Responsibilities include:
* Maintaining organized creative libraries
* Preparing content packages for external partners
* Providing assets and brand guidance to marketing vendors and agencies
* Ensuring consistency across all distributed materials
Sales & Marketing Creative Support
Support broader marketing initiatives through visual execution.
Responsibilities include:
* Sales deck layouts
* Retail marketing materials
* Trade show graphics
* Product launch creative
* Presentation design
* Promotional banners
Platform Adaptation
Optimize content for platform-specific requirements.
This includes:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* Pinterest
* Ecommerce platforms
* Marketplace content
You should understand the technical and creative requirements of each channel and adjust content accordingly.
Qualifications
Required
* 3β5+ years of experience in social content creation, video editing, motion graphics, or digital content production
* Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video and social-first content
* Advanced proficiency with Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent editing software
* Experience with After Effects or similar animation software
* Strong Photoshop skills
* Experience creating content optimized
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β