Designer, Make+ Design Studio

Designer, Make+ Design Studio The Designer is a foundational role, responsible for high‑quality design execution that fuels the agency’s ability to deliver creative work at speed and scale. This role sits at the intersection of craft and production, supporting the design team by translating creative direction into accurate, production‑ready assets across platforms. This role is not a passive executor. This role is about learning how great work actually gets made; understanding systems, workflows, constraints, and standards -including contributing meaningfully to live client projects. The Designer helps turn creative intent into tangible output, ensuring ideas do not lose integrity during executional realities. Reporting to the Head of Studio and working under the guidance of the Head of Design, the Designer collaborates closely with Creative Designer and Integrated Designer to support ecosystem builds, versioning, and execution across digital, social, print, and physical deliverables. This role requires someone who is detail‑driven, adaptable, personable and calm under feedback. You will be expected to move quickly, apply direction accurately, and build fluency. The goal is not just output, but progression, developing the judgment, speed, and confidence required to grow into an Integrated Designer role over time. ABOUT THE ROLE Core Responsibilities: ● Execute layouts, resizing, and versioning across multiple platforms ● Apply brand guidelines and design systems accurately and consistently ● Prepare clean, production‑ready files that meet technical requirements ● Implement feedback quickly and precisely without repeated iteration ● Support ecosystem builds under the direction of Integrated and Creative Designers ● Collaborate with Production to ensure assets are delivered on time and to spec ● Learn and adopt tools, templates, organization and workflows ● Contribute to a collaborative, solutions‑oriented team culture DEVELOPMENT Time and support will be provided, with an expectation to continue building mastery in: ● Core design fundamentals (layout, typography, hierarchy, consistency) ● Platform‑specific design requirements (social, digital, print, physical) ● Design systems and template‑based workflows ● Production‑ready file preparation and handoff standards ● Collaborative review and feedback workflows ● Emerging design tools and efficiency‑driven ways of working This role is designed as a growth pathway within the agency. Progression is driven by accuracy, speed, reliability, and developing creative judgment. ATTENDANCE This role operates within a hybrid model, but given the collaborative and production‑driven nature of Make+, presence matters. 3 days in‑office minimum When working remotely, availability for video meetings is required (On‑camera participation mandatory) Visibility, communication, and responsiveness are critical to success in this role. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in presentation design, graphic design, ad agency, or related fields. A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and technical ability. Keen eye for detail and proficiency in applying visual style guides across diverse assets. Expertise in typography, color theory, design methods, and overall presentation aesthetics. Mastery of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides. Retouching, animation, and other creative platforms are a plus. Excellent professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to review designs for errors and ensure assets are correctly prepared for final output (print or digital). WHAT YOU'LL GET: We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, employee wellness, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice. Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from: $80,000– $90,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 31 May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP M+C Saatchi SSK as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). #LI-JM1 Group company M+C Saatchi SSK Locations New York Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary $80,000 - $90,000 Employment type Full-time New York About M+C Saatchi Group M+C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity. Founded in 1995 Co-workers 2500+