Senior Designer 360 Creative

Taylor Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

JMD is seeking a Senior Designer to help bring 360 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 position spans brand identity, packaging, retail displays, campaigns, social content, presentations, and production-ready file preparation. The designer will build cohesive brand systems, collaborate with project managers and production partners, and contribute to pitches and internal thought leadership. The anticipated annual salary range is $70,000–$90,000; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location. 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, supported by a portfolio showing 360 range.
Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
Strong knowledge of packaging design, printing, materials, finishes, and structure.
Working knowledge of AI creative tools and their use in a professional design workflow; examples include Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, and Runway.
Experience designing across packaging, merchandising, and campaign work.
A portfolio showcasing innovative, well-crafted work across multiple touchpoints.
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.
Work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP Creative and Senior Art Director to develop concepts and designs for 360 creative programs, including 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 presentation, and share new techniques with the team.
Build cohesive brand systems that extend consistently across touchpoints.
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, working with the production team on specifications, mechanicals, and DTOs.
Work with project managers to deliver work 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.