Designer

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Job Description

Studio at People Inc. is the creative engine powering branded content for some of the world’s most iconic brands. We produce at the intersection of editorial credibility, cultural fluency, and creative innovation. The production team is the backbone of this operation, turning bold creative into polished, authentic work that delivers impact for clients and audiences.

The Designer is a high-level creative contributor responsible for developing sophisticated, brand-forward visual solutions across digital, social, experiential, and print platforms. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director or Sr. Art Director, this role blends conceptual design thinking with hands-on execution and is pivotal to the creative excellence of the Studio’s lifestyle content group.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented visual storyteller who brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to own design work from concept through final delivery. You’ll work across a variety of lifestyle verticals—home & retail, food & bev, travel, tech and more—creating content that is not only visually striking, but strategically aligned to client goals.

In-office Expectations:

This position is a hybrid 3x days a week in our NY office with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days each week.

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

Design & Execution - 50%

• Lead the design development of cross-platform campaigns including digital, social, print, events and video assets.

• Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives—balancing innovation, storytelling, and brand alignment.

• Create high-fidelity mocks, key visuals, moodboards, and layout explorations that set the tone for campaign aesthetics.

• Design for multiple platforms with an understanding of specs, responsive behavior, and user engagement across formats.

• Support the art direction and creative execution for lifestyle-focused photo and video shoots.

• Collaborate closely with copywriters and strategists to ensure unified storytelling and cohesive brand messaging.

• Assist the ACD or Sr. AD with pre-sale pitch materials and post-sale client deliverables.

• Leverage content management systems and build articles in our CMS /no-code design tools to elevate flat assets into stunning interactive visuals.

• Collaborate with the Development Team, Sr. Art Director and Associate Art Director to evolve and improve the CMS and its components.

Creative Collaboration: 25%

• Partner with the ACD or Sr. AD to refine visual concepts and iterate on feedback quickly and intelligently.

• Present work clearly and confidently in internal reviews, demonstrating the thinking and rationale behind design choices.

• Communicate proactively with producers, strategists, and cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and expectations are met.

Visual Systems & Design Standards: 25%

• Ensure design work meets the highest standards of quality, craft, and consistency across all deliverables.

• Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and guidelines to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency.

• Stay current with design trends, tools, and cultural movements—bringing a fresh perspective to every project.

• Uphold visual integrity while adapting client brand guidelines for creative flexibility.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

• 3-4 years of professional experience in a creative studio, agency, or editorial environment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications, and Abilities:

• Portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, sophisticated visual design, and multi-platform execution.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; familiarity with motion graphics, photography, or video are a plus.

• Excellent typography, layout, color, and image curation skills with a sharp eye for detail.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability and willingness to collaborate with internal groups and take direction from the Sr. Art Director, Associate Creative Director and Creative Director 

• Strong communication skills and ability to receive and apply feedback with professionalism and efficiency.

• Passion for lifestyle content and understanding of visual trends across verticals like home & retail, food & bev, travel, tech and more.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.