Senior Graphic Designer

Wpromote•New York, NY

8d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer concepts and designs brand campaigns in partnership with creatives across disciplines, including campaign development, editorial and product design, brand identity, motion graphics, experiential design, and presentations. The designer works independently on some projects and leads small teams on projects requiring additional support. The role calls for a curious, collaborative designer with a strong creative point of view, refined design sensibility, technical skill, and the ability to create compelling visual work across print, digital, social, and experiential formats for diverse brands. The position is based at the Wpromote x Giant Spoon NYC headquarters Tuesday through Thursday each week, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. The designer delivers graphic components across assigned projects, develops campaign identities and assets, art directs work, presents creative to internal teams and clients, and partners with production teams and vendors to execute digital and print deliverables. The role also includes supporting experiential projects on site and managing the day-to-day work of junior team members.

Requirements

At least 4 years of design experience in a fast-paced creative environment.
BA degree in graphic design or equivalent training.
Advanced knowledge of computer design software and hardware, and commitment to keeping skills current.
Mastery of industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to adapt design style and approach to different client and project needs.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to overcome challenges.
Ability to prioritize effectively and be resourceful, flexible, and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices.
Ability to foster trusting relationships with teammates.
Openness to receiving and providing thoughtful feedback.
Ability to manage up effectively and proactively.
Excellent ability to articulate and present work and ideas.
Sophisticated typography, color, and design sensibilities supporting a thoughtful, strategic approach.
Experience designing for traditional digital platforms, web, social, and experiential formats.
Willingness to learn new tools, plugins, and software as needed to create high-quality client graphics.

Nice To Haves

Advertising agency experience preferred.
Motion design, illustration, and/or prototyping abilities are a bonus.

Responsibilities

Deliver all graphic design components for assigned projects, from concept and graphic systems to assets and final technical execution with project production teams.
Develop branding for campaigns, ranging from one-off logos and project-specific assets to full brand systems intended to last multiple years.
Maintain the integrity of Giant Spoon and client brands by using current logos, style guides, and toolkits.
Art direct pitches and active projects, creating visual languages that support client missions, brand identities, and project objectives.
Create and curate creative decks and presentations with memorable storytelling visuals for new-business pitches as needed.
Share and present work to creative leadership, offer a clear point of view, and propose alternative approaches when appropriate.
Present work to clients in the context of the larger project creative.
Work with production teams to adhere to print budgets, design within parameters, and develop value-engineered graphic solutions as needed.
Proactively manage tight timelines for digital and printed graphic production.
Recommend new visual formats and tools for client presentations.
Adapt technical and conceptual approaches across print, digital, large-scale, and social formats.
Create detailed print files and mechanicals to support efficient vendor communication.
Manage relationships with print vendors in partnership with the production team as graphic elements are developed.
Source props, furniture, and/or decor for smaller experiential initiatives that do not involve an Environmental Designer.
Participate in venue site surveys to support accurate and impactful print graphics.
Act as the on-site point person for graphics during load-ins.
Serve as an on-site art director or stylist when a separate stylist is not hired.
Manage the day-to-day work of more junior team members.