Senior Graphic Designer

Job Title: Sr. Graphic Designer

Work Location: NYC

Start Date: ASAP

Named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. 

Creators are at the heart of everything we do! We are a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals around the world who are passionate about the Creator Economy. Our proximity, understanding, and trust of creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind creator ecosystem. Under Whalar Group, there are six companies: Whalar, a global creator agency; Sixteenth, a full-service, 360° creator and talent management company; Foam, a suite of AI tools, templates, and services; Moby Ventures, a creator-centric venture studio; Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio; and The Lighthouse, an IRL campus for creators and their teams.

About the role:

The Senior Graphic Designer will help support internal teams, focusing on creating pitch decks, case studies, and reports. You will have a demonstrated flair in layout, composition, graphics, and typography. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cutting-edge design and a drive to push boundaries in the creative space while balancing strategic business goals.

Here’s what you’ll do day to day:

• Develop and iterate on brand guidelines, creating scalable design systems that maintain visual coherence and adapt to various applications, including digital, print, and environmental.
• Create bespoke and templated Google Slides pitch decks for partners and brands
• Develop a working knowledge of our client's brands, and produce creative that supports and strengthens their initiatives
• Convert knowledge and know-how in designing, creating, and producing top agency quality design and other creative elements for clients
• Create social media graphics, one-pagers, motion graphics, and other content according to direction from the creative and internal teams
• Consistently capture the essence, message, brand, vision, and vibe in creative design or other creative elements as dictated by the client or other stakeholders
• Create designs for pitch decks, websites, social media concepts, and branded collateral, ensuring alignment with strategic brand goals.
• Design branded collateral such as apparel, merchandise, and packaging that enhance brand storytelling and engagement.
• Discuss ideas and brainstorm with design and marketing teams
• Work within design timelines, and ensure projects are delivered on time
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively and to manage concurrent and competing projects successfully
• Roll with the punches alongside your teammates, efficiently servicing rapid turnaround times, capturing trending moments, and collecting valuable feedback, all while keeping a clear, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude 
• Keep up to date with Gen Z and new trends and interpret those into relevant creative

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 6-8 years of design experience, creating pitch campaigns and social media assets
• Strong grasp of cultural and social media trends, with a keen understanding of what is relevant to brands and Gen Z
• Capable of effectively collaborating with various teams, providing the most useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• Ability to take a brief and interpret it to create a thoughtful execution
• Demonstrated work with larger brands
• The ability to clearly communicate the reasoning behind design choices
• Communicates well with others, is a positive and enthusiastic contributor to the creative process and work environment
• Experience producing a wide variety of branded content 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in Google Slides/Keynote
• Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a must, Figma experience is a plus

This hybrid role, based in Hudson Yards, NY, offers flexibility and collaboration, allowing you to choose any three days a week to work from our vibrant office. Enjoy a collaborative environment with top-tier amenities, including beverages, snacks, and weekly happy hours, fostering productivity and camaraderie. This position combines the best of both worlds, offering the freedom to balance in-office interactions with remote work flexibility.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and, ultimately budget approvals.

Our values:

At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. Learn more. 

Our benefits and perks:

Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break
• 401k: up to 4% matching
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Yearly professional development stipend
• New joiner home office allowance 
• Fertility benefits
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App subscription (add up to 4 dependents)
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection and legal assistance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Extra voluntary life insurance policy
• Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.