Graphic Designer III

Horizontal Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Graphic Designer III in New York, NY for an onsite contract role. The designer will craft brand graphics, engaging PowerPoint presentations, and motion content across digital, video, and presentation formats.

The role requires a strong portfolio in branding, digital design, and motion, with expert PowerPoint animation and proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro).

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in visual design or a hybrid creative role in a digital design environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating branding, digital design, and motion work.
• Advanced PowerPoint animation skills, including morph transitions and custom motion effects.
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines while producing high-quality creative work.

Responsibilities

• Create branded graphics, digital layouts, presentations, and other visual assets across web, social, email, print, and event materials.
• Build engaging PowerPoint presentations with advanced animation techniques, including motion-driven storytelling and smooth transitions.
• Develop motion graphics and animated content for brand videos, product demos, social cut-downs, educational pieces, and campaigns.
• Maintain and apply brand systems, templates, and style guides for consistency and scalability.
• Work on multiple design requests at once while meeting deadlines with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Use project management tools to organize, prioritize, and track creative work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver polished assets aligned with goals and brand standards.

Skills

5–8 years experience

Strong portfolio

PowerPoint animation

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography & storytelling

Brand guidelines

Communication & collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer III to support a fast-paced creative studio environment with a focus on high-quality visual design, presentation storytelling, and motion-based content. This onsite contract opportunity in New York, NY is ideal for a designer who excels at balancing creativity, precision, and production-ready execution across digital, motion, and presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Create branded graphics, digital layouts, presentations, and other visual assets across web, social, email, print, and event-related materials.
• Build engaging PowerPoint presentations with advanced animation techniques, including motion-driven storytelling and smooth transition effects.
• Develop motion graphics and animated content for brand videos, product demos, social cut-downs, educational pieces, and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and apply brand systems, templates, and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability across deliverables.
• Work on multiple design requests at once while meeting deadlines with speed, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.
• Use project management tools to organize, prioritize, and track creative work effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver polished assets that align with project goals and brand standards.

Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in visual design or a hybrid creative role in a digital design environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating branding, digital design, and motion work.
• Advanced PowerPoint animation skills, including morph transitions and custom motion effects.
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines while producing high-quality creative work.
• Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in advertising, marketing, or agency settings.
• Familiarity with Workfront or similar project management tools.
• Experience creating content optimized for social media formats and dimensions.
• Interest in using AI tools to support creative workflows.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging are valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $37 - $72 per hour based on qualifications and experience.