Designer

Equator Design • New York, NY

13d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is a consumer experience agency that creates brand experiences spanning brand design, packaging, content, and consumer connections. Its Design Group works across printed packaging and digital eCommerce in categories including food, beauty, spirits, and more, delivering end-to-end solutions for projects ranging from individual assignments to large private brand programs.

The Designer works at the intersection of brand, packaging, and digital commerce, developing design systems and assets for physical and digital spaces across categories such as food, beverages, spirits, health, and personal care. This is a hybrid role based in NYC, Cincinnati, Chicago, or Battle Creek. The U.S. annual pay range is $50,000–$65,000, with compensation dependent on location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Firefly, and collaborative tools such as Miro.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, and presentation skills.
• Comfort working across macOS and Windows.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborative and accountable, with strong communication skills and the ability to explain design rationale.
• Strategic problem-solving ability and experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• System-thinking ability and understanding of consumer behavior and brand positioning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food and beverage, wine and spirits, or technology.
• Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma.
• Experience in UI design for eCommerce.
• Background in food and beverage.

Responsibilities

• Create visuals and communication for eCommerce, including direct-to-consumer and retailer product pages.
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that exceed expectations.
• Apply current eCommerce practices, including ADA compliance.
• Support digital content and eCommerce design development.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative processes.
• Build and organize presentation decks that communicate design intent.
• Present work confidently and thoughtfully.
• Own project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Maintain organized file management and concept development.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain open communication with colleagues throughout project lifecycles.
• Participate in agency culture and internal initiatives.

Benefits

• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Dental plan.
• Vision plan.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, depending on plan selection.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level