As a Graphic Designer, you will create impactful designs for events and campaigns, collaborate with various creative teams, and maintain high design standards, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
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, beauty, and luxury industries, we are storytellers, culture shapers, and brand partners.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Graphic 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
- 4+ 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)
- 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
What We Offer
- Remote work model
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k)
- Professional development opportunities
- A creative, collaborative culture where your voice and ideas matter
- Opportunities to work with high-profile brands in fashion, spirits, and entertainment
Top Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Wix
Wordpress
Xd
Gradient Experience New York, New York, USA Office
150 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, United States, 10001
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