Gradient is looking for a contractor to join the team for the next few months.
The Company
Gradient is a fast-paced, creatively led experiential marketing agency based in NYC. Known for designing award-winning experiences for top-tier clients in the spirits, fashion, film, and luxury industries, we are storytellers, culture shapers, and brand partners.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Concept Designer to bring bold ideas and strong visual storytelling to our creative team. You’ll collaborate across departments to help shape the look and feel of immersive experiences for some of the world’s most exciting brands. This is a hands-on role for a proactive, detail-obsessed designer who can own projects from concept through production.
What You’ll Do
- Design high-impact creative for events, campaigns, presentations, and digital content
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Experience Designers and Producers to bring ideas to life
- Develop mood boards, visual directions, and final production-ready assets
- Contribute to concepting and design development for new business pitches
- Translate brand guidelines into fresh, on-strategy visuals across print and digital
- Work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Maintain high standards of design excellence and brand consistency
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a design role, ideally within an agency or experiential marketing environment
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
- Comfortable using AI and Google Workspace
- Strong understanding of print production, digital design, and branding
- Familiarity with web design, UX principles, and platforms like WIX and WordPress is a plus
- Experience designing for luxury, fashion, spirits, or entertainment brands a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
- A compelling portfolio that demonstrates versatility, visual storytelling, and brand sensitivity
Nice to Have
- Motion graphics or video editing experience
- Experience working on site for events or activations
To apply, please send your resume, portfolio
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in a design role
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Comfortable using AI and Google Workspace
- Strong understanding of print production and digital design
What We Do
Gradient is a future-forward experiential company that helps you out-impact the competition. We were created to help brands ignite deep, authentic connections with their audiences through emotionally engaging experiences. To meet your brand’s business goals, we imagine and implement creative experiences that touch people’s hearts and yield lasting impressions in their minds. Our core focus and service offerings include; IRL/Virtual/Hybrid Experiences, strategic consulting and data insight technologies.
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