Senior Designer

Department: Design / Art DirectionLocation: New York Description Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring. Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Senior Designer. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart. Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party. Ready to join a team that's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)? Keep reading. * TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS ** ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in New York City. Responsibilities Use visual thinking and hands-on design skills to solve strategic business challengesProvide a unique perspective, creative ideas, and visual support across projectsContribute ideas, references, and insights during creative strategy and concept developmentHelp bring creative ideas to life through moodboards, references, decks, and design thinkingFlex and showcase a variety of creative skills across different projects and formatsDesign and deliver client-ready assets across social, out of home, brand marketing, advertising, web, events, print, pitches, and presentationsCraft and elevate visually engaging decks that turn ideas into impactful visual storiesManage multiple projects at once while maintaining quality and meeting deadlinesOwn design projects from concept through final executionSupport and provide guidance to junior and mid-level designers as neededCollaborate effectively and build strong relationships with team members across the studio, agency, and client teamsThrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One Qualifications 4+ years of experience at an advertising/creative agency or design studioMulti-disciplinary portfolio showcasing a range of design work and creative capabilitiesSkilled in designing across digital, print, and experiential platforms, with an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of eachFluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google SlidesStrong understanding of typography, photo retouching, storyboarding, and animation directionProven track record of taking projects from concept through design and final deliveryComfortable presenting creative concepts and working closely with clients to apply creative solutions to business challengesCollaborative approach to iterating on and evolving concepts through constructive feedbackExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to think through creative challengesAdept at multitasking and prioritizing workloads while maintaining quality through quick turnaroundsEnergetic team player with a great work ethic and willingness to jump in where neededThrives in a diverse environment and contributes to the overall culture of Day OneBachelor’s degree preferred Compensation + Benefits We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Time Off and Company Paid HolidaysSummer Fridays401K Retirement Plan with Company MatchLifestyle Spending AccountPaid Parental LeaveCommuter BenefitsNew Business Referral BonusEmployee Referral Bonus The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.