Social & Design Associate

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!
Job Summary
We're looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Social and Design Associate to join our growing communications team. In this role, you'll help bring Optimum's story to life visually across every channel - from corporate announcements and internal communications to customer campaigns and social media.
You'll work closely with our integrated communications team (corporate communications, customer communications, and social media) to design content that is visually compelling, on-brand, and strategically aligned. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong design eye, and enjoys turning complex ideas into simple, impactful visuals. You'll translate enterprise and business priorities into compelling, real ‑ time social storytelling while serving as the primary graphic design resource for enterprise needs.
Responsibilities
Primary Ownership Areas:

• Social‑First Content Creation & Publishing
  Create and publish social‑first content that brings enterprise and brand storytelling to life across platforms.
• Enterprise & Social Design
  Serve as the primary graphic designer for enterprise communications and social media - delivering fast, on‑brand creative across formats.
• Campaign & Creative Translation
  Translate campaigns, creative ideas, and launches into strong, platform‑native social executions.
• Real‑Time & Reactive Content
  Lead trend‑based and reactive content, moving quickly from concept to post while protecting brand and reputation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design (agency or in-house).
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in brand design, digital graphics, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and design tools like Figma or Canva.
• Motion graphics, video editing, or illustration skills a plus.
• Excellent creative judgment with a strong eye for typography, layout, and brand consistency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, positive, can-do mindset - eager to dive in, bring new ideas, and make things happen.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a bias toward action and quick responses.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $64,260.00 - $105,570.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.
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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City