Social Designer and Editor in Lewes

We are looking for a Hybrid Social Designer and Editor with a performance-led background to join our in-house creative team at Ancient + Brave. This role is for a multi-skilled creative who can both design and edit—producing high-quality, thumb-stopping content for paid social and organic channels. You will be responsible for delivering a high volume of creative assets that are built to perform, with a deep understanding of what works on Meta and TikTok. Sitting within the Creative team and working closely with our Performance Marketing and Brand leads, you will play a central role in bringing our performance creative strategy to life across static, motion and short‑form video formats.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Social Design
  • Design high-quality static and motion assets for paid social and organic channels, primarily Meta and TikTok.
  • Create thumb‑stopping creative across a range of formats including single image, carousel, story, reel and motion graphics.
  • Iterate efficiently on existing assets based on performance data and creative testing learnings.
  • Maintain brand consistency across all output while adapting creative for platform and audience.
• Short-Form Video Editing
  • Edit short‑form video content for paid social, including UGC, product‑focused and brand‑led formats.
  • Cut, subtitle and adapt raw footage into performance‑ready ads optimised for vertical and square formats.
  • Work quickly and iteratively, producing multiple variations from a single piece of content.
• Performance Creative
  • Understand and apply platform‑specific best practices for Meta and TikTok.
  • Bring a performance mindset to every brief—designing and editing to drive outcomes, not just aesthetics.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Strategist to bring briefs and concepts to life effectively.
  • Comfortable using AI tools to support creative production and efficiency at scale.

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality social‑first creative across both static and video formats.
• Proven experience as a designer and/or editor creating content for paid social channels—D2C, wellness, beauty or lifestyle brand experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of what drives performance on Meta and TikTok.
• Comfortable working at pace and producing high volumes of creative without compromising quality.
• Experience working from creative briefs and collaborating with strategists and brand teams.
• A sharp creative eye combined with a results‑driven mindset.
• Fast, efficient and highly organised.
• Collaborative and responsive to feedback.
• Curious about platform trends and new creative formats.
• Enthusiastic about purpose‑led brands and wellness content.
• Comfortable in a fast‑growing, fast‑moving scale‑up environment.
• Available at short notice and open to a part‑time or flexible arrangement.

Location

Hybrid Social Designer and Editor – office‑based in Lewes, East Sussex. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.

Benefits

• Suitable laptop, headphones, monitors, ergonomic chairs and standing desks provided.
• Fully stocked kitchen and unlimited free A+B products (50% off purchases).
• Discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contribution, salaries reviewed annually.
• ESG‑invested pension contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance with swift access to high‑quality care.
• Medicash plan including specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP, health screenings, dental, optical and complementary therapies, and EAP support.
• Mintago platform for financial wellbeing advice, retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes covering childcare, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, groceries, electric vehicle and tech purchases.
• Annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, plus one wellbeing day per year.
• Continuous training, professional development and complimentary office nutrition and workout sessions.
• Charity support and fundraising coordination, with two annual social events.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.