Senior Designer

urbancompass; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

RSUs

Job summary

Compass in New York City is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to craft exceptional brand identities and design systems for agents. You will collaborate with Producers, Design Directors, and Marketing to present solutions and lead motion-storyboarding for campaigns.

You will mentor designers, ensure brand alignment, and push creative boundaries, with a strong emphasis on typography, layouts, and scalable identities.

Qualifications

• Strong branding with typography, composition, photography and layouts.
• Experience in scalable design systems and brand identity development.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma and InDesign.
• Bonus: motion/storyboarding skills; After Effects and Premiere.
• Ability to lead presentations to internal stakeholders.
• Interest in Generative AI technologies to push design boundaries.
• 4–5+ years of design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional creative work for agents and properties.
• Collaborate with Producers, Design Directors, and Marketing to present design solutions.
• Lead storyboard development of motion/animation projects.
• Develop brand identities for agents including logos.
• Design print and digital collateral (books, ads, websites).
• Generate ideas for social media and campaigns.
• Interpret briefs to deliver high-quality work meeting goals.
• Oversee design quality through all project phases.
• Drive visual development for various projects.
• Work with Designers to push creative boundaries.
• Develop design toolkits to scale work.
• Mentor Designers.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Design Directors and Marketing Managers to tell narratives.
• Conduct research, mood boards, storyboards, brainstorming sessions.
• Provide constructive feedback and own final output.

Skills

Branding

Typography

Layout design

Design systems

Motion design

Presentation skills

Generative AI interest

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Compass is a leading real estate technology and services company that has built the industry's only fully connected, end-to-end platform for real estate professionals.We combine technology, AI, marketing, and business services to help real estate professionals grow their businesses, operate more efficiently, and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Please Note: This is a 100% in-office position based out of our HQ office in NYC.

Team Background

The Creative Studio is responsible for creating design, brand identities, and marketing campaigns that support our agents and elevate Compass and its affiliate brands. We partner across the business to bring strategic initiatives to life with the highest level of creative excellence.

Job Description

throughout the company.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Graphic Designer with impeccable branding and design skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep passion for creative problem-solving. You thrive in fast-paced environments, deliver exceptional design solutions, and know how to balance aesthetics with strategic goals. You have experience leading projects both independently and in team settings, ensuring excellence in every execution. Ability to collaborate with motion designers, or ability to create motion graphics a major plus.

At Compass You Will:

• First and foremost, be responsible for creating exceptional creative work for our agents and their properties. Strong systematic branding approaches that push for creative, elevated solutions.
• In collaboration with our Producers, Design Directors, and Marketing teams, you will meet with clients and internal stakeholders to present design solutions with clarity and confidence.
• Lead design storyboarding development of motion/animation projects from concept to completion for brand campaigns and agent advertising .
• Develop compelling brand identities for agents, including logo design and scalable brand systems.
• Design print and digital collateral , including books, print ads, billboards, websites, and digital ads.
• Generate innovative ideas for custom social media, print, and brand campaigns .
• Quickly interpret creative briefs from Creative Producers and Marketing Advisors to deliver high-quality work that meets strategic goals.
• Oversee the quality of design through all project phases .
• Drive conceptual and visual development for various projects, both independently and collaboratively.
• Work closely with other Designers, Design Directors, and Creative Producers to push creative boundaries.
• Take ownership in developing design toolkits to expedite and scale work across design team
• Mentor and provide feedback to Designers , fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Ensure that all designs adhere to brand guidelines through detailed reviews and approvals.
• Collaborate with Design Directors, Associate Design Directors, and Marketing Managers to create compelling narratives through copy and design.
• Conduct research, develop mood boards , storyboards and facilitate creative brainstorming sessions.
• Provide constructive design feedback and take responsibility for the final creative output.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong branding focused designer with a portfolio showcasing excellence in typography, composition, photography, and layouts.
• Experience in scalable design systems and brand identity development .
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma and InDesign .
• Bonus: Strong skills in storyboarding and working with motion designers to produce outstanding brand campaigns
• Bonus : Proficiency in After Effects and Adobe Premiere
• Ability to lead presentations and clearly communicate creative solutions to internal stakeholders and agents.
• Candidates should express a keen interest in the integration and exploration of Generative AI technologies, to push the boundaries of traditional and digital design methodologies.
• Experience receiving and giving constructive feedback , both internally and externally.
• Deep understanding of the creative process , with a continuous drive to improve and streamline workflows.
• Comfortable participating in and even leading creative critiques .
• Ability to move quickly and explore multiple ideas , while staying focused on deadlines.
• Passion for mentoring and collaborating with other designers.
• Motion experience is a major plus.
• 4-5+ years of experience creating outstanding design work ( award-winning work is a plus ).

Compensation & Perks

Salary Range: Base pay of $90,000 - $103,000 annually (varies based on experience and skills). Bonuses and restricted stock units (RSUs) may be provided as part of the total package.

Incentive Programs: Eligible cash, equity, o