Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Design role at somethingspecialstudios. NYC - FT · $85,000–$100,000 base.
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What you'll do
- You’ll develop polished design concepts for agency and client work
- You’ll turn ideas into art direction and high-fidelity mockups across physical and digital formats
- You’ll build design systems, guidelines, decks, and assets while upholding internal standards
- You’ll manage files, quality checks, workflow, and projects from concept through production
- You’ll present work and coordinate with creative teams, vendors, and production partners
What you bring
- At least five years of professional design experience, with agency work welcomed
- A BFA, MFA, or related design degree
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion or three-dimensional work is a plus
- Strong typography and design-system skills, plus a clear interest in art direction
- Confident communication and presentation skills, with the initiative to work independently
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior designer who can work independently, communicate clearly, and present ideas to both internal teams and clients. The role is based in NYC and is full-time, with collaboration across creative leadership, producers, strategists, art directors, designers, vendors, and production partners. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
From the employer
The Senior Graphic Designer will contribute their expertise in branding, typography, and art direction to develop innovative design solutions for both agency and client projects. In this role, the Senior Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with creative leadership to conceptualize and execute high-quality designs across various mediums. This role thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and consistently delivers clear, visually compelling design work.
Responsibilities:
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Creating well articulated design concepts and high quality design work
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Communicating concepts through art direction and creating high-fidelity mockups
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Scaling concepts across a wide range of physical and digital outputs
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Creating design systems and guidelines
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Presenting work internally and to clients
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Creating and managing production files, assets, and adhering quality assurance standards
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Managing projects and workflow from initial concept through production.
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Collaborating with producers, strategists, art directors, and designers across the creative team
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Shaping and managing decks and maintaining internal design standards
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Manage communication with vendors and production partners
Qualifications:
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5+ years of professional design experience (agency background is a plus).
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BFA or MFA in Graphic Design or a related field.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion or 3D experience is a plus.
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Demonstrated expertise in typography and developing design systems.
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Strong interest in art direction.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to work independently and take initiative.
The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Salary for the prospective employee is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography.