Creative Designer

M+C Saatchi UK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401k retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Cellular phone allowance

Employee wellness benefits

Job summary

M+C Saatchi UK in New York is looking for a Creative Designer to execute high-quality design across digital and physical platforms. You will be responsible for leading creative concepting, problem-solving, and presenting ideas to clients. This role contributes to maintaining high creative standards while managing production realities.

Offering a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, the position follows a hybrid model requiring in-office presence at least three days a week. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in conceptual design and visual execution.
• Ability to present creative ideas confidently to clients.
• Strong leadership in creative direction and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual concepting and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain creative quality across all outputs.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Visual storytelling

Advanced conceptual thinking

Job description

M+C SAATCHI GROUP Make+ Productions

POSITION: Creative Designer

LOCATION: New York

REPORTING TO: Head of Design

ROLE PURPOSE: The Creative Designer is responsible for end-to-end design execution, from initial visual problem solving through hands‑on delivery, ensuring the work is both inspired and effectively produced. Working closely with the Head of Design, the Creative Designer translates strategy and creative direction into compelling, high‑quality design across both digital and physical platforms. This role sets a high creative standard while remaining grounded in the realities of timelines, volume, and production constraints.

The Creative Designer is also responsible for clearly and confidently presenting creative ideas, concepts, and design rationale to Clients, incorporating feedback while protecting the integrity of the work. Additional responsibilities include leading the execution of high‑value, high‑risk, or complex deliverables where senior judgment and expertise are most critical. Reporting to the Head of Design, the Creative Designer collaborates directly with Clients, Production, and the broader design team to ensure creative integrity is preserved from initial concept through final delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead visual concepting and creative problem‑solving
• Translate strategy and creative direction into clear, executable design intent
• Execute design on key deliverables where complexity or stakes require senior judgment
• Maintain and elevate creative quality across all outputsCollaborate directly with clients and internal teams to articulate design thinking
• Support teams with hands‑on executional help during complexity or volume spikes
• Help evolve Make+ design standards, systems, and ways of working
• Balance creative ambition with production reality

Development

Time and support will be provided, with an expectation to continue building mastery in:

• Advanced conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
• Balancing creative leadership with hands‑on execution
• Scaled creative systems without loss of authorship
• Emerging design tools and platform behaviors
• Mentorship and informal leadership within the design team
• Strategic collaboration with Production and Creative leadership

This role is measured not by distance from execution, but by judgment, taste, and impact.

Attendance

This role operates within a hybrid model. Given its leadership and collaborative nature, visibility is essential.

• 3 days in‑office minimum
• When working remotely, availability for video meetings is required (On‑camera participation mandatory). Visibility, communication, and responsiveness are critical to success in this role.

What You'll Get

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, employee wellness, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non‑profit, community service or charity of your choice. Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from: $110,000– $130,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.

About M+C Saatchi Group

M+C Saatchi SSK as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).