Graphic Designer (Temporary Position)

Maesa is transforming the beauty industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation, and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better, and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.

About the role

Maesa is looking for a temporary Graphic Designer for 6 months with a strong focus on digital and social design, with additional experience in packaging. This role requires a high level of execution, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple brands and channels while maintaining consistency. This role will be based in NYC, with a hybrid 3 days per week in-office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design assets across digital and social channels, including social media, paid media, and e-commerce
• Develop and execute creative concepts aligned to brand strategy
• Maintain and apply brand guidelines across multiple brands
• Design and refine packaging, including print-ready files and production support
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver creative on time and at a high standard
• Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Incorporate AI tools into the design process where applicable

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of graphic design experience
• Experience in beauty, luxury, fashion, or a related industry preferred
• Agency experience and/or experience working across multiple brands strongly preferred
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital/social work and packaging experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Working knowledge of Figma or similar tools
• Strong typography, layout, and color skills
• Understanding of social platforms and digital formats
• Ability to take direction, apply feedback, and iterate quickly
• Heavy interest or experience in AI capabilities with Creative
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Able to manage multiple priorities across brands
• Clear communicator and collaborative
• Comfortable working independently when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in motion or basic animation (After Effects)
• Familiarity with AI design tools and workflows
• Experience preparing files for print and working with vendors

Pay

$33/hr - $38/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Hybrid 3 days per week in-office (NYC).