Designer

LetterShop

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A creative design agency in New York is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead a team and build cohesive brand systems. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in a creative agency and a strong background in typography and branding. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and design excellence in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in a creative agency or design studio.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with fintech and technology brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

Guide and nurture a team of designers to bring forward their best ideas.
Build cohesive brand systems that focus on design excellence.
Collaborate with clients to express their brand from the inside out.

Skills

Creative agency experience

Expertise in typography

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Proficiency in Figma

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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At LetterShop, we believe collaboration is sustenance. We are a boutique agency weaving strategy and design into communication that captures attention and earns lasting connection. Most days, you’ll find us working shoulder-to-shoulder in our studio overlooking the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry where we will are sketching ideas, crafting campaigns, and cheering each other on.

Our team specializes in branding for fintech and technology businesses. The majority of our clients are on retainer, and we act as their off-site design team. While we do have some seasonal projects, the majority of our work is with client partners with whom we have developed close relationships over the years. We create everything you can imagine a business would need to market its business, from brand strategy to websites to PowerPoint presentations. If the company requires it, we have the means to make it happen.

We’re a woman-led, tight-knit team of thinkers, makers, and doers and we’re looking for a senior leader to help shape the next chapter of our client experience. If you thrive in creative environments, love rolling up your sleeves with smart people, and find joy in shaping great work and great teams, you’ll feel at home here.

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who lives and breathes branding. Someone who finds joy in building cohesive brand systems, sweats the details of typography, and leads with both sensitivity and strength. You’ll guide a talented team of designers, nurture their growth, and inspire them to bring their best ideas forward. Our clients look to us to help them uncover, shape, and express their brands from the inside out. We take a service-first approach to our client relationships—listening deeply, collaborating openly, and building trust through design excellence.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience working at a creative agency or design studio
Deep expertise in typography and a love for creating scalable brand systems
Loves getting their hands dirty and immersing themselves in the day-to-day design work
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Experience and willingness to work in an “all-hands-on-deck” team and wear many hats
Keen eye for trends and what is happening in the world of branding
Extraordinarily organized and detail-oriented.
Strong multi-tasker, self-motivated, and an independent thinker
Must have interest in budgets and ensuring that we continue to provide our clients with value and quality
A leadership style rooted in empathy and respect, with the confidence to make tough calls when needed
Experience working with fintech and technology brands is a plus
Mastery of Figma for design, prototyping, and collaboration
Expert at the Adobe Creative Suite
People of color, trans/gender queer individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply

Seniority level