Senior Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

RSUs

Bonuses

Vacation & holidays

Commuter program

Pet insurance

Fertility benefits

UrbanSitter

EAP

Job summary

Compass in New York City is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead branding and creative work across agents and property campaigns. You will collaborate with Producers, Design Directors, and Marketing teams to deliver high-impact brand identities and scalable design systems.

You will guide motion/storyboard work, mentor junior designers, and ensure brand consistency across print and digital collateral, websites, and campaigns. A strong portfolio and 4–5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Strong branding focused designer with portfolio in typography, composition, photography, and layouts.
• Experience in scalable design systems and brand identity development.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma and InDesign.
• Bonus: motion storyboard skills and working with motion designers.
• Bonus: After Effects and Adobe Premiere proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional creative work for agents and properties with branding excellence.
• Collaborate with Producers, Design Directors, and Marketing teams to present design solutions.
• Lead design storyboarding and motion projects from concept to completion for brand campaigns.
• Develop brand identities including logos and scalable systems.
• Design print and digital collateral: books, ads, websites, digital ads.
• Generate ideas for social media, print, and brand campaigns.
• Incorporate feedback from Creative Producers and Marketing Advisors to deliver quality work.
• Oversee design quality through all project phases.
• Drive conceptual and visual development independently or with the team.
• Mentor designers and ensure adherence to brand guidelines.

Skills

Branding design

Brand identity

Typography

Layout design

Motion graphics

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.

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, or commission participation.
• Time Off & Leave: Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and dedicated recharge leave.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, tele-health, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; FSAs; life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: Maven (new parent support), Carrot (fertility benefits), and UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network).
• Perks: Commuter program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world - a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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