Social Designer and Editor in Lewes

ABOUT US

Ancient + Brave is a female-founded, mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends. Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health. Ancient + Brave has been recognised in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years - most recently placing 7th - and ranked 4th in the Oresa Retail Growth Index in 2025. It's a reflection of the quality of what we build, the community we serve, and the discipline with which we operate. We care deeply about the impact we have - on our customers, our community and the world around us. As well as a B Corp, we are a member of 1% for the Planet, contributing 1%+ of all revenue to environmental and social causes - putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do. As an equal-opportunity employer we are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where we are brave, connected and intentional - and lead with integrity in all we do.

THE ROLE

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

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

• 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

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. For us that is a series of shared beliefs:

• WE BELIEVE IN BRAVERY — We are: Courageous, Bold, Experimental
• WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY — We are: Honest, Accountable, Ethical
• WE BELIEVE IN CONNECTION — We are: Collaborative, Inclusive, Open
• WE BELIEVE IN INTENTION — We are: Purposeful, Proactive, Focused

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back 1%+ of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet. At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase). We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments). Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most. Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme. Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries, electric vehicle and mobile/tech purchase. In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed. We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

We expect any new joiner to be in the office full time. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate. Additionally, we want to note that this role is office-based; applicants should be within reasonable commute to our Lewes office.