Graphic Designer

somethingspecialstudios Open · verified Aug 22, 2026

New York Mid-level Graphic Design

Mid-level Graphic Design role at somethingspecialstudios. New York · no salary stated · we estimate $72,500–$104,375.

Estimated pay

somethingspecialstudios has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$72,500 – $104,375

What the middle half of mid-level graphic design roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $80,000. Last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Support the Design Director with applications and project deliverables
Create polished assets, mockups, decks, and collateral within project timelines
Refine graphics to match creative direction and project requirements
Take concepts from early development through final execution for internal and client work
Keep teams informed while producing event materials and other design concepts

What you bring

Bring at least two years of professional design experience; agency work is helpful
Use Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with Figma
Show a portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and sound aesthetic judgment
Apply visual design principles while working independently and with a team
Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, or web design is an added advantage

Who this fits

You’ll suit work that combines concept support, detailed production, and client-facing design across multiple media. The role is based in New York, United States. You’ll need to balance independent execution with collaboration across the design team.

From the employer

The Graphic Designer works as part of the Design team to smart, well-crafted design work across a range of media. The role includes assisting in concept development and art direction, working systematically across applications, developing high-fidelity design work and mockups, and carrying ideas from concept through execution for both internal and client-facing work.

Responsibilities:

Support the Design Director and team in developing design applications and project deliverables
Collaborate with the design team to execute assets within established timelines
Create and refine graphic materials aligned with creative guidelines
Assist in the development of presentation decks and supporting materials
Ensure all deliverables meet creative standards and project requirements
Maintain clear communication with internal teams throughout project execution
Develop event collateral and design concepts as needed

Qualifications:

2+ years of professional design experience (agency background is a plus).
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma
Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, and web design is a plus.
A demonstrable portfolio showcasing strong visual design skills.
Excellent aesthetic judgment and a clear understanding of visual design principles.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.