Graphic Designer

David Protein Open · verified Aug 16, 2026

On-site New York Full-time Mid-level Graphic Design

Mid-level Graphic Design role at David Protein. New York · full-time · $85,000–$105,000 base.

SalaryStated by David Protein

$85,000 – $105,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from David ProteinOur estimate for the market: $72,125–$106,653

Above the market median of $83,750 for mid-level graphic design roles in New York.

Worked out from 14 postings that stated pay, median $83,750. Last updated Aug 13, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll create digital ads and marketing concepts for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other paid social channels
You’ll turn the brand identity into campaign assets built to improve engagement and conversion
You’ll build assets for websites, email, e-commerce pages, retail displays, activations, and promotions
You’ll support seasonal, partnership, and promotional shoots through art direction
You’ll polish mockups and retouched photos while keeping visuals consistent across touchpoints

What you bring

Bring two to four years of design experience from an in-house brand or creative agency
Use Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign
Showcase website, social, and digital advertising work in a strong portfolio
Understand typography, layout, color theory, paid social, creative trends, and digital ad practices
Explain ideas clearly, organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level design role at an early-stage CPG company, especially if you’re motivated by David’s mission to create high-protein, low-calorie foods. You’ll need to work full time from the New York City office, onsite five days each week, while handling several projects and communicating priorities independently.

From the employer

Company:

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Graphic Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing our brand identity and products to life through innovative creative concepts. You'll create visually appealing designs to support our marketing efforts which includes social media graphics and promotional materials.

Responsibilities:

Concept, design, and produce high-impact marketing and digital ad creatives across platforms including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other paid social channels.
Translate brand identity into fresh, high-performing creative formats that drive engagement and conversion.
Ideate and execute integrated marketing campaigns from concept to launch.
Design a wide range of assets including social media graphics, e-commerce product pages, website imagery, email campaigns, retail displays, field activations, and promotional materials.
Support art direction for seasonal campaigns, brand partnerships, and promotional initiatives, including photo and video shoots.
Create and refine visual assets such as product mockups & photo retouching to ensure best-in-class creative output.
Maintain brand consistency and high visual standards across all digital and physical touchpoints.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors or agencies as needed.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and creative performance goals.

Requirements

2-4 years of design experience in-house at a brand or at a creative agency.
Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign); familiarity with Canva a plus.
A strong portfolio showcasing digital work - websites, social media, digital advertising. motion/animation are a plus.
Proven ability to design digital ads and marketing assets that drive engagement and performance.
A strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theory, with strong attention to detail.
Understanding of paid social media platforms, creative trends, and digital ad best practices.
The ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and visually.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver exceptional work
The ability to operate independently while effectively communicating priorities and initiatives to the team
A passion for helping build an early-stage CPG company with the mission to create tools for increasing muscle and decreasing fat.

Benefits

This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week — when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together.
Compensation: $85K - $105K per year. Compensation is inclusive of bonus.
Company equity options.
100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
401(k) with 4% match.
Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses.
Substantial and required PTO.