Creative Design Lead

PMG•New York, NY

About The Position

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG leverages business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, Experian, Therabody, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Creed Fragrances, BNY, Intuit, CKE Restaurants, Travelex, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries. As a Creative Design Lead, you’ll join a creative team that values strong craft, clear thinking, and collaboration—designers, writers, motion and production partners, and creative leads who care about making work that is both beautiful and useful. You’ll work closely with Creative Account and Strategy teammates who help clarify the goal behind each project, so the design stays grounded in the brief and the audience it is meant to reach. As projects move from idea to execution, you’ll partner with developers and platform specialists when work touches web, email, or templated systems, and you’ll collaborate with media and channel teams to ensure designs are built for how people actually experience them—whether that is a paid social unit, an email module, or a landing page. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to share your thinking with clients and internal teams, helping align around clear, effective visual direction.

Requirements

A strong point of view on design—balancing creativity with performance, grounded in both brand storytelling and measurable outcomes.
Expertise across digital and traditional design systems, with the ability to translate strategy into compelling visual experiences.
A commitment to Do the Right Thing and Be Inclusive—ensuring creative reflects diverse perspectives and resonates with real audiences.
Curiosity for emerging tools, including AI and automation, and a drive to apply them in ways that improve quality, speed, and insight.
The ability to give and receive feedback with clarity and empathy, helping elevate both the work and the people around you.
A collaborative mindset that thrives in cross-functional environments and embraces challenges as opportunities to push the work forward.

Responsibilities

Lead creative assignments from concept to completion, ensuring each project reflects a strong point of view, thoughtful execution, and alignment to campaign strategy.
Guide the creative process with intention—setting direction, managing timelines, and prioritizing high-impact work across digital and print initiatives.
Champion brand consistency across all outputs, ensuring work reflects the client’s voice, values, and identity—whether developed in-house or with partners.
Provide clear, constructive feedback that elevates creative quality and supports team development.
Balance hands-on design with leadership—delivering polished assets while setting a high bar for craft and innovation.
Develop original, insight-driven creative concepts across channels, including social, digital, experiential, and print.
Collaborate cross-functionally to create integrated solutions that connect creative, media, and data.
Contribute to storytelling that is authentic, human-centered, and aligned with PMG’s mission.
Foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, experimentation is encouraged, and teams feel supported to do their best work.
Leverage AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance creative output, streamline workflows, and enable smarter decision-making.

Benefits

Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.