Senior Designer

MATTE PROJECTS•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Designer to join our multidisciplinary creative team. This role calls for a design leader who is equal parts visionary and executor—someone who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment and brings strong conceptual thinking to every project. You’ll collaborate across MATTE’s diverse portfolio of clients and internal teams to develop bold, elevated creative work across digital, experiential, brand, and content platforms. Reporting into the Design Director, the Senior Designer will own the design process from ideation through to delivery—crafting high-quality, visually-driven solutions that push boundaries while honoring brand integrity.

Requirements

5–7 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or brand environment.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates range, innovation, and refined execution across digital, print, and experiential.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
Deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting ideas both internally and externally.
Ability to work from our New York office as this role is 4x days per week in office

Nice To Haves

motion or 3D experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Concept and design innovative, compelling creative across a wide range of media including digital, print, experiential, and motion.
Drive the visual direction for branded content, campaigns, and experiences—ensuring creative excellence from start to finish.
Collaborate with strategists, copywriters, and producers to bring ideas to life in a way that is cohesive, fresh, and aligned with client goals.
Tailor creative solutions to diverse brand aesthetics while maintaining high standards of design consistency and quality.
Work closely with the New Business team to develop pitch decks, mockups, and visual narratives that win work and excite clients.
Lead and support project teams across multiple clients, managing timelines and deliverables with the help of project managers and producers.
Participate in weekly team check-ins, creative reviews, and brainstorms—bringing ideas, inspiration, and design POV to the table.
Design and format visually striking presentations and creative decks that align with MATTE and client brand guidelines.
Ensure all design files are prepped, delivered, and archived according to studio best practices.