Freelance Designer/Editor (social first) in City of London

Freelance Designer/Editor (social first) in City of London

City of London Freelance 38250 - 46750 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Premier

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create engaging social-first content through video editing and motion design.
  • Company: Award-winning independent social and creative agency with a dynamic team.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible remote or hybrid work, and potential for ongoing projects.
  • Other info: Opportunity to build lasting freelance relationships with a leading agency.
  • Why this job: Join a creative team making impactful content for top entertainment and consumer brands.
  • Qualifications: Mid-senior level experience in social-first design and editing, strong portfolio required.

The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.

Mid or Senior (social content) designer - static, motion. Video Not print - URGENT HIRE £400–£460 per day | 1–4th September | 4-day booking | Fully Remote or Hybrid (central London). The initial booking is four days, but the agency is specifically looking to build relationships with trusted freelancers they can bring back regularly, so there is strong potential for further work.

We’re partnering with an award-winning independent social and creative agency looking for an experienced freelance Designer / Editor to join its creative team for an initial four-day booking. This is a genuinely social-first agency, creating high-impact content and integrated campaigns for some of the biggest names across entertainment, streaming, film and consumer brands. Their work spans social, influencer, PR and creative content, with a particularly impressive track record in entertainment.

They’re looking for a mid–senior multidisciplinary creative who is equally comfortable designing and editing, understands what makes content work on social and can pick up a brief and run with it. Most have social first agency experience NOT Client side.

What you'll be doing:

  • Social-first video editing and content creation
  • Motion design
  • Static social and campaign creative
  • Editing and repurposing UGC/creator content
  • Longer-form video and YouTube content
  • Adapting creative for different social platforms and formats
  • Working across fast-moving entertainment and consumer briefs

The focus is predominantly organic social content, rather than paid creative. There is no requirement for print experience.

What we're looking for:

  • An established career freelancer rather than someone freelancing between permanent positions
  • Mid–senior level with the confidence to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • A portfolio demonstrating genuinely strong social-first creative and editing
  • Strong motion, video editing and static design capabilities
  • Excellent working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, after effects and premier Pro a Plus
  • Strong B2C/consumer experience
  • Entertainment, film, streaming, culture or lifestyle experience would be particularly attractive
  • Ideally from a social-first agency or content studio producing social content consistently
  • Comfortable switching between different formats and briefs at pace
  • Reliable and interested in developing an ongoing freelance relationship

You'll be joining a smart, highly creative independent agency whose client roster includes major global entertainment and consumer names and whose work has picked up industry awards for social campaigns.

Freelance Designer/Editor (social first) in City of London employer: Premier

At Premier Resourcing UK Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion within the Marketing and PR sectors. Our Central London location offers a vibrant work environment with a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance, alongside generous benefits such as a competitive salary, annual training budget, and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and mentorship. Join our close-knit team and play a pivotal role in shaping the reputation of leading names in law and professional services while enjoying the perks of a rewarding career.

Premier

Contact Details:

Premier Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Freelance Designer/Editor (social first) in City of London

Social-first Video Editing
Content Creation
Motion Design
Static Design
Editing and Repurposing UGC
Longer-form Video Editing
YouTube Content Creation