WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past seven years in a row.
We have offices in the US in New York and Philadelphia, with employees across 25+ states, as well as in London, Toronto, and Germany. Our client roster includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Edible Arrangement and more.
YOUR ROLE
We’re seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Senior Freelance Designer to support design needs across New Business, Marketing, Internal Communications, and key Client initiatives. This role is ideal for a designer who excels in presentation design, understands brand consistency, and can translate complex information into clean, compelling visuals.
You will play a key role in shaping how the agency shows up — visually, strategically, and creatively — across pitches, social content, internal moments, and high-stakes client meetings.
This role is covering a paternal leave with an expectation to join on a part time basis in March (20 hours a week), followed by full time (40 hours a week) from late April though August.
This role is ideally seeking a candidate who is New York City based, who has some flexibility to work onsite with the team if needed.
Commitment Time: March – August
Experience Level: 10+ years
Key Responsibilities
New Business Support
- Design and build PowerPoint templates for pitch meetings and written submissions.
- Design and format pitch decks and presentations (primarily in PowerPoint).
- Create visual assets for pitch meetings such as team cards, agendas, name cards, placemats, leave-behinds, and other collateral.
- Maintain and update agency credentials decks to reflect current capabilities and case studies.
- Design and Develop Charts: Create visually compelling charts, graphs, and infographics for presentations, reports, dashboards, and digital platforms.
- Data Visualization: Translate raw data into intuitive visual formats that communicate insights effectively.
Marketing & Internal Communications
- Design internal agency presentations including all agency meetings and learning & development workshops.
- Design social media graphics for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other relevant platforms.
- Create signage, collateral, and visual materials for internal events, programs, and announcements.
- Create templates for thought leadership one-sheets and white papers.
- Basic video editing or animation is a plus.
Client Work
- Design and/or format presentations for key client meetings, including sessions with CMOs, CEOs, and other senior stakeholders.
- Ensure client-facing materials meet brand guidelines and deliver a polished, executive-ready visual standard.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency or marketing environment.
- Expertise in PowerPoint; experience creating templates and high-impact presentation visuals.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma.
- Strong eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency.
- Ability to work quickly, manage parallel deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Portfolio showcasing presentation design and multi-format digital/print work.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
- Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
- Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan (US)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with laws in the US and UK ).
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.” Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (US based)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email [email protected]. (US based candidates).
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Crossmedia New York, New York, USA Office
275 7th Ave, New York, NY, United States
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