Graphic Designer (Senior)

Acrylicize; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid vacation

Job summary

Acrylicize is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to drive the full project lifecycle from discovery through to delivery across diverse spaces. You’ll collaborate with design, production and fabrication partners, bringing illustrated and environmental graphic design concepts to life, and showcasing portfolio-worthy work.

You will lead concept development, develop ideas, and mentor junior team members while maintaining high-quality output and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Heading to site to get a feel for a space and meet a new client.

Skills

Critical thinking

Deadlines

Independent work

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Communication

Quality focus

Team player

Consistency

Feedback responsiveness

Hunger to improve

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are Acrylicize, a global creative studio powered by art and culture, inspired by stories of people and place. Our multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, project managers, and strategists, create and curate art that activates spaces for some of the world’s leading brands and institutions. Experts in using art and design to drive positive change for people and planet, delivering unmissable moments that get everyone talking. With studios in New York and London, we offer creative impact on a global scale.

Your Creative Process:

As a Senior Graphic Designer at Acrylicize, you will be contributing to the entire lifecycle of a project, from concept through to completion, working closely with the wider Design Team, Production Team and fabrication partners. This role requires a conceptual thinker that can confidently articulate their ideas and bring them to life in a diverse range of spaces. Previous experience in illustration and environmental graphic design is crucial and we’d love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio.

We give Designers the freedom and space to play, there are client deliverables to meet within our Creative Process but how you get to these is up to you.

Our Creative Process:

Phase 1: Discover – Understanding the brief, the client and the space. Researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs.

Phase 2: Design – Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further.

Phase 3: Develop – Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed.

Phase 5: Deliver (PM Team)

A typical week for a Senior Graphic Designer might include:

• Heading to site to get a feel for a space and meet a new client
• Working into a Lead Designer or Design Director on 2-3 projects across the week, ranging from one off reception pieces through to working with a team on large schemes with multiple artworks
• Reviewing and developing your ideas with the Lead Designer and our Creative Director
• Presenting your ideas to a number of different clients and key stakeholders
• Researching themes, sketching conceptual idea cards and finalising your designs ready to hand over to the Production Team
• Taking time out for Creative Cuisine – we give our team half a day each month to spend going to galleries or following their creative pursuits to stay inspired
• Providing mentorship to more junior members of your project team

You must have:

• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to carry out tasks independently and efficiently
• Great attention to detail
• A keen interest in learning and mentoring junior studio members
• Excellent organisational skills that support the rest of the team and align with studio standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for quality in every endeavour
• Excellent team player attitude
• Consistency in quality of work across projects and stages
• Willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• A hunger to constantly improve the studio’s output
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• 10 days paid vacation (increasing with tenure)
• 11 bank holidays
• 4 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Gold-standard health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months
• Half a day per month dedicated to creative pursuits
• Regular team socials

We are Acrylicize, a global creative studio powered by art and culture, inspired by stories of people and place. Our multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, project managers, and strategists, create and curate art that activates spaces for some of the world’s leading brands and institutions. Experts in using art and design to drive positive change for people and planet, delivering unmissable moments that get everyone talking. With studios in New York and London, we offer creative impact on a global scale.

Your Creative Process:

As a Senior Graphic Designer at Acrylicize, you will be contributing to the entire lifecycle of a project, from concept through to completion, working closely with the wider Design Team, Production Team and fabrication partners. This role requires a conceptual thinker that can confidently articulate their ideas and bring them to life in a diverse range of spaces. Previous experience in illustration and environmental graphic design is crucial and we’d love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio.

We give Designers the freedom and space to play, there are client deliverables to meet within our Creative Process but how you get to these is up to you.

Our Creative Process:

Phase 1: Discover – Understanding the brief, the client and the space. Researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs.

Phase 2: Design – Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further.

Phase 3: Develop – Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed.

Phase 4: Detail (Production Team)

Phase 5: Deliver (PM Team)

A typical week for a Senior Graphic Designer might include:

• Heading to site to get a feel for a space and meet a new client
• Working into a Lead Designer or Design Director on 2-3 projects across the week, ranging from one off reception pieces through to working with a team on large schemes with multiple artworks
• Reviewing and developing your ideas with the Lead Designer and our Creative Director
• Presenting your ideas to a number of different clients and key stakeholders
• Researching themes, sketching conceptual idea cards and finalising your designs ready to hand over to the Production Team
• Taking time out for Creative Cuisine – we give our team half a day each month to spend going to galleries or following their creative pursuits to stay inspired
• Providing mentorship to more junior members of your project team

You must have:

• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to carry out tasks independently and efficiently
• Great attention to detail
• A keen interest in learning and mentoring junior studio members
• Excellent organisational skills that support the rest of the team and align with studio standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for quality in every endeavour
• Excellent team player attitude
• Consistency in quality of work across projects and stages
• Willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• A hunger to constantly improve the studio’s output
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• 10 days paid vacation (increasing with tenure)
• 11 bank holidays
• 4 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Gold-standard health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months
• Hybrid working model
• Half a day per month dedicated to creative pursuits
• Regular team socials

Our Commitment

Acrylicize is proud to be a certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to using business as a force for good. We are seeking individuals who are not only excellent at what they do but who also believe deeply in sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity.