Senior Designer

About GretelGretel is an independent branding, strategy and design studio based in Brooklyn, NY. We believe that the most interesting work happens at the intersection of opposing forces, old/new, high/low, order/chaos, organic/inorganic. We strive to create clarity of purpose and clarity of communication through insightful strategy and memorable design. We work on a range of strategy, design and identity projects for local, national and global clients like Nike, The New York Times, Restaurant Noma, The Museum of Modern Art, MasterClass, Netflix, Knoll and Japan's biggest publisher, Kodansha.About The RoleGretel is seeking a Senior Designer to join our team. Your primary role as a senior designer is to generate and execute unique concepts and design across a variety of applications. Strategic thinking informs your design choices, and you can vary the tone and range of your work across a visual identity system. You'll work within a project team to conceive, communicate, present, and deliver best-in-class creative solutions to project briefs.On a given day you might:Create broad creative concepts informed by strategy and the project briefSketch and explore specific design systems along with their individual brand elementsWork with the motion design team to explore motion and interaction behaviorsHelp set art direction, photography and illustration stylesAttend strategy sessions and internal creative workshopsWork with the Creative or Design Director to elevate craft and refine design expressionPresent your work alongside the team to clients in meetings and presentationsHelp mentor other Designers, Associate Designers and interns to improve their work and skillsIdeal candidates are:Equally skilled in creative thinking and design techniqueCollaborative and open-mindedInformed and interested in current design thinking and the state of our industryEffective managers of their timeDetail-oriented and proactive Benefits + Perks:Hybrid model (3 fixed days in office, 2 remote) 20 of your typically fixed days can be changed to remote each year401k planHealth care coverage: for baseline Aetna medical, dental, and vision plans, Gretel covers 100% of premiums for employee only coverage 20 days PTO (vacation/personal, sick days don't count), prorated based on start date5 Refresh days (can be used for mental & emotional wellbeing)23 office bank/holiday closings (includes 2 week December holiday)20 Remote August days (much of the studio works off-site, even internationally)Weekly Breakfast On-site and off-site creative workshops, guest speakers, team outings and other opportunities to connectPaid parental leaveInternal mentorship and coaching both from E-level and to junior creative staffOpt-in participation to our external mentorship initiatives via our involvement with Diversity in Design and our ongoing partnership with New Design High SchoolRelocation stipend on a per-case basisRequirements + Salary:Experience: 4-8 years of professional design experience Salary range: $105,000 - $115,000To ApplySend your resume and portfolio ?designjobs@ along with any other materials/info that might be helpful for us to know.At Gretel, we foster a culture where people are celebrated for bringing their whole selves to work. We are diverse demographically, but also in the viewpoints and backgrounds that our creative work allows us to pursue. Our global staff brings a variety of cultural understanding to the studio every day, which helps to inspire and influence our perspectives. We welcome applicants of all races, genders, ages, identities, orientations, beliefs, abilities, and experience levels.

Created: 2025-01-16