Senior Designer 360 Creative

Taylor Communications•New York, NY

About The Position

JMD is seeking a Senior Designer to join its creative team and bring 360-degree brand ideas to life across packaging design, merchandising, campaigns, retail, and brand content. Working with the VP Creative and Senior Art Director, the designer will turn creative direction into polished, innovative work across multiple brands. The role owns projects from concept development through final files, helps guide mid-level designers and freelancers, and maintains a high standard of craft. It is suited to a hands-on designer ready to take greater creative ownership and already using AI tools to explore ideas, work efficiently, and bring fresh thinking to the team. The role develops cohesive brand systems and creative work across touchpoints, prepares client presentations and production-ready files, and collaborates with production and project management teams to deliver work on time and within budget. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

BFA or BS in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in an agency or in-house creative studio.
Strong branding, packaging, and conceptual design skills, with a portfolio showing 360-degree range.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
Strong knowledge of packaging design, printing, materials, finishes, and structure.
Solid 2D rendering and retouching skills.
Working knowledge of AI creative tools, such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, or Runway, and their use in a professional design workflow.
Demonstrated ability to take work beyond the brief and elevate it.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort presenting work.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience designing across packaging, merchandising, and campaign work.
A portfolio showcasing innovative, well-crafted work across multiple touchpoints.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Beauty experience is strongly preferred.
Fashion, spirits, lifestyle, or CPG experience is a plus.
3D rendering experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP Creative and Senior Art Director to develop concepts and design across packaging, merchandising and retail displays, campaigns, social content, and brand identity.
Own projects from concept development through design refinement and final file preparation.
Use AI tools for ideation, mood and concept development, visual exploration, and presentations, and share new techniques with the team.
Build cohesive brand systems that extend consistently across every touchpoint.
Help guide and review the work of mid-level designers and freelance partners.
Prepare client presentations, including 2D renderings, comps, and mockups.
Ensure designs are production-ready by partnering with the production team on specifications, mechanicals, and DTOs.
Work with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Contribute ideas to pitches, credentials, and internal thought-leadership content.
Stay current on design, beauty, retail, and technology trends, including emerging AI tools.