Responsibilities
About TikTok:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us:
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
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About Global Business Marketing & Global Brand Studio
TikTok's Global Brand Studio produces business entertainment that promotes TikTok-first thinking, servicing global business marketing teams and regional business marketing teams through a scalable approach. The studio is comprised of world-class production experts, designers, and events professionals dedicated to showing our agency partners and clients how best to show up on TikTok. We have a passion for, and deep knowledge of TikTok as a platform, and are full of ideas that will help propel the platform into the future.
Overview:
The Designer role on the Creative team is a key member within the greater design ecosystem in the TikTok for Business organization, responsible for delivering best-in-class video productions and graphics within TikTok Global Brand Studios.
This position reports to the Integrated Marketing & Promotions Lead. The ideal candidate is a designer who is a self-starter with a good creative instinct. This candidate is a thoughtful collaborator, culture carrier, innovator, and no-ego creative who loves to inspire big ideas but also get into the thick of the work. The ability to deliver thoughtful solutions that help brands and agencies understand how TikTok can impact their businesses is a must. Finally, this designer should be capable of prioritizing workload with respect to asset delivery, render times, and pushing the envelope creatively.
In this role, you will...
- Brainstorm with designers and brand strategists to bring advertising campaigns, events and core narratives to life from concept to execution
- Create campaign mock-ups and data visualizations for blog posts, newsletters and events
- Design beautiful presentation decks
- Execute graphic elements using Figma, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator and more
- Contribute to brand guidelines development
Key Responsibilities: Harness best-in-class production practices, stay up to date on graphics and design trends, resources and innovation to push boundaries and enhance TikTok's creative product. Responsibilities include:
- Developing graphic design support for flyers, deck designs, presentations, infographics
- Brand Identity and Event Production skills a bonus
- Experience designing in/for PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote and other presentation platforms
- Must understand and be able to comply with brand identity & guidelines
- Handling supplementary static storyboard graphics development for sizzle reels, webinars, explainer videos and more
- Capable of working across a suite of creative software from Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator as well as Final Cut Pro, 3D Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Da Vinci, etc.
- Strong conceptual thinkers. Designers are expected to not just execute ideas but also be a part of the initial creative process from brainstorming to post mortems
- Good communicator and ability to design and articulate your concepts in a clear, concise manner
- Good time management skills and creative situational awareness ability
- Understanding of visual design elements, color, and composition, as well as sensitivity to aesthetic and seasonal trends
- Ability to conceptualize across a broad range of aesthetics and styles
- Detail oriented. Ability to deliver a polished product under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload
- Experience in project management and data management software such as Trello, Asana, Jira, Airtable, Google Sheets, etc.
- Experience working on a tight production schedule and translating ideas into action
- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills quickly, in a fast-paced work environment
- Must be dependable, positive, open-minded, and be able to clearly communicate both verbally and visually
Qualifications
- 3-8 years experience in graphic design; prior experience working on e-commerce related campaigns or projects is preferred but not required
- A portfolio of best-in-class creative that connects brands with audiences digitally and beyond
- Great with feedback and revisions
- Understanding of platforms and social media best practices, with experience in social-first production
- Expert written and verbal communicator, with the ability to articulate abstract creative concepts
- An understanding of TikTok and what is trending on the platform
- Interested in the future of Vertical Video
- 4-year degree in design or a related field is preferred but not needed
- Excellent time management, budgeting, and negotiating skills
- Experience working on a tight production schedule and translating ideas into action
- Commitment to promoting a professional, creative, friendly, and supportive work environment
- Always Day 1 mentality
- Demonstrated familiarity with TikTok platform and Creators
- Exemplary written and presentation skills that capture the audience's imagination
- A depth of knowledge in digital culture and the audiences that populate them
- Multiple disciplines embracing the various roles required throughout a project
- Ability to think clearly and contribute to strategic discussions during the entire design process, from concept through completion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us atbetty.deresse@tiktok.com
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $64000 - $130000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.