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Senior Designer

AKA NYC Limited

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising Agencies, Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, Diversity, Engagement Marketing, Entertainment and Media, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Healthcare, Leadership, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Sports, Storytelling, Student Loans, Team Player, Theater, Tuition Fees, Typography, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Designer
AKA NYC is a global, award-winning, full-service advertising agency specializing in theater & live entertainment, arts & culture, attractions & destinations, and sports & leisure. We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results. 

We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences. Our client roster includes Broadway’s biggest shows, world-renowned institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, vibrant attractions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and dynamic sports organizations like the Harlem Globetrotters. From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections.

We’re looking for a Senior Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for a highly collaborative designer with strong conceptual skills, exceptional craft, and experience leading creative across multiple platforms. The Senior Designer will partner closely with Creative Directors and Art Directors to develop impactful campaigns while mentoring junior team members and helping drive creative excellence across the studio.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead the development and execution of visually compelling campaign creative across multiple clients and platforms
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors and Art Directors to shape campaign concepts and creative direction
  • Design assets across digital, social, print, experiential, and motion-based platforms
  • Contribute original ideas and strategic thinking during brainstorms and concept development
  • Partner cross-functionally with strategy, media, client services, and production teams
  • Mentor junior designers, interns, and freelancers while fostering a collaborative creative environment
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, consistency, and production readiness

What We’re Looking For
  • 4–6 years of professional design experience within an agency, studio, entertainment, media, or related creative environment
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, branding, typography, campaign development, and multi-platform execution
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Familiarity with After Effects, Figma, motion design, or presentation design is a plus
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, entertainment marketing, and audience engagement
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience mentoring junior designers and a passion for entertainment, theater, arts, culture, and live experiences preferred


WHAT WE OFFER:
The salary range for this position in New York, NY is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. A discretionary bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package. AKA also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and balance, including:
  • Comprehensive healthcare & dental – 100% employer-paid for employees
  • Generous PTO policy, plus ½-day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days
  • Hybrid work model – a balance of in-office collaboration (minimum three days per week) and flexibility
  • Continuous growth & learning – annual Training & Development fund to sharpen your skills
  • Financial wellness perks – student loan repayment or tuition assistance based on tenure
  • Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks to support growing families
  • Sabbatical opportunities – recharge and return inspired with paid time off for long-term employees
  • A pet-friendly office – because great ideas come with great company

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion
At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. 

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.







 

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