Jobs · Art & Creative · New York

2D Designer – Brand & Digital

Imagination · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridArt & Creative$80k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Great ideas deserve great design! We're looking for a 2D Designer who loves creating memorable brand experiences that connect with people. An experienced 2D Designer who gets excited by the challenge of turning a creative thought into something people can see, touch, interact with and remember. You'll work across a diverse mix of global and local brands, helping shape visual identities and creative campaigns that live across physical environments, digital platforms, content, presentations, events and everything in between.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Creative Directors, Strategists, Producers and the wider creative team to develop engaging brand experiences.
  • Contribute ideas, concepts, mood boards and visual directions that inspire clients and project teams.
  • Present creative thinking confidently, explaining the rationale behind design decisions in a clear and engaging way.
  • Help shape creative concepts from initial thinking through to execution.
  • Create visual identity systems for experiential campaigns, live events, exhibitions, activations and brand experiences.
  • Produce high-quality graphic design from concept through to final artwork and production.
  • Design across multiple touchpoints including environmental graphics, signage, presentations, digital content, social content, print collateral, branded assets and campaign materials.
  • Develop engaging digital experiences, including UI design and UX thinking for interactive touchpoints where required.
  • Prepare artwork and production-ready files while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Support and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across every application.
  • Create compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly and visually.
  • Work closely with producers, artworkers and client teams to ensure creative intent is delivered successfully.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • 3–6 years' experience as a Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Digital Designer or Visual Designer within a creative, branding, experiential or integrated agency.
  • A qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Arts or a related creative discipline.
  • A compelling portfolio showcasing branding, graphic design, digital design, visual identity, experiential design, campaign design and creative thinking.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Proficiency in Figma.
  • Experience creating artwork for both print and digital applications.
  • A sound understanding of UI design and UX principles.
  • Experience developing storyboards, concepts and proof-of-concept visuals.
  • Experience with motion graphics or animation, particularly Adobe After Effects, is advantageous.
  • A solid understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition and visual storytelling.
  • Experience designing for events, exhibitions, retail environments, activations or experiential marketing is highly desirable.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to articulate creative thinking and present work to colleagues and clients.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
  • A proactive, positive and adaptable approach, with a genuine curiosity to learn and contribute.
  • Experience using AI-powered creative tools as part of your design workflow is welcomed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid time off benefits.
  • Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • Generous parental leave.
  • Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match.
  • Cumulative, low-cost health benefits.
  • Imagination: Imagination is The Original Experience Design Agency. Founded over 50 years ago, we apply the power of our collective imagination to creative, commercial, and cultural challenges, creating experiences that move people.
  • We specialise in Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live Events. We have 13 global studios worldwide, united by a deep understanding of what moves people on a human level, and a determinedly independent spirit.
  • Our clients include Major League Baseball, Visa, Amazon, Ford, LVMH, Harley-Davidson, and Google.

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