Senior Designer

twentysix; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GREY, part of WPP, seeks a Senior Designer to conceptually craft and execute captivating designs for client campaigns across media. Lead visual concepts, collaborate with a large team, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication and presentation skills. The role embraces hybrid work with required in-office days and opportunities to influence creatively across digital and traditional platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a creative design role with a proven track record.
• Strong portfolio highlighting relevant advertising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with large teams in a client-facing role.
• Excellent grasp of design and layout fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Knowledge of digital media and design for various digital platforms is desirable.
• Proficiency in front-end development basics (CSS/HTML) and CMS usage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute concepts and visuals for campaigns across channels.
• Participate in brainstorming and contribute ideas to enhance strategies.
• Present design concepts and incorporate feedback into final designs.
• Manage multiple projects, delegate tasks to juniors, ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure accuracy and alignment with client expectations.
• Maintain strong conceptual abilities and knowledge of the digital design landscape.
• Prepare design assets for client presentations, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Stay updated on trends, consumer preferences, and best practices.

Skills

Portfolio

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Design fundamentals

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote / PowerPoint / Slides

Front-end basics (CSS/HTML)

CMS familiarity

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

PowerPoint

Google Slides

AI Tools

CSS

HTML

CMS

Job description

At GREY, part of WPP, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Senior Designer, you will play a crucial role in conceptualizing and executing captivating designs that effectively communicate our clients' brand messages across various media platforms. Your expertise will contribute to the development of innovative advertising campaigns and visually stunning collateral materials. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, a passion for design, and the ability to deliver exceptional results within strict deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute creative concepts, visual designs, and layouts for advertising campaigns across multiple channels
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance advertising strategies and campaigns.
• Present design concepts and ideas, effectively communicating the rationale behind design decisions and incorporating feedback into final designs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delegating tasks and responsibilities to junior designers, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs.
• Conduct regular quality checks on designs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements and client expectations.
• Strong conceptual abilities, solid art director skills and a knowledge of the digital design landscape
• Prepare and organize the design assets for client presentations, ensuring materials are well-structured, visually appealing, and effectively convey design concepts.
• Remain current on the latest trends, consumer preferences, and best practices in the industry
• Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Remain informed about current pop culture and social media trends in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 4+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience
• Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting
• Experience working with large teams in client facing role
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Excellent grasp of design and layout fundamentals
• Able to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, AI Tools
• Knowledge of digital media and experience designing for various digital platforms is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in front-end development work (CSS and HTML) and working within a CMS is a plus

WHO YOU ARE

• Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
• Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
• Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
• Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

GREY is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY**.**com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.