Senior Designer (On-Site, New York)

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

We’re seeking a Senior Designer to join our multidisciplinary creative team. This role calls for a design leader who is equal parts visionary and executor—someone who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment and brings strong conceptual thinking to every project. You’ll collaborate across MATTE’s diverse portfolio of clients and internal teams to develop bold, elevated creative work across digital, experiential, brand, and content platforms.

Reporting into the Design Director, the Senior Designer will own the design process from ideation through to delivery—crafting high-quality, visually-driven solutions that push boundaries while honoring brand integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Design Execution & Creative Leadership

• Concept and design innovative, compelling creative across a wide range of media including digital, print, experiential, and motion.

• Drive the visual direction for branded content, campaigns, and experiences—ensuring creative excellence from start to finish.

• Collaborate with strategists, copywriters, and producers to bring ideas to life in a way that is cohesive, fresh, and aligned with client goals.

• Tailor creative solutions to diverse brand aesthetics while maintaining high standards of design consistency and quality.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with the New Business team to develop pitch decks, mockups, and visual narratives that win work and excite clients.

• Lead and support project teams across multiple clients, managing timelines and deliverables with the help of project managers and producers.

• Participate in weekly team check-ins, creative reviews, and brainstorms—bringing ideas, inspiration, and design POV to the table.

• Design and format visually striking presentations and creative decks that align with MATTE and client brand guidelines.

• Ensure all design files are prepped, delivered, and archived according to studio best practices.

What You Will Bring:

• 5–7 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or brand environment.

• A strong portfolio that demonstrates range, innovation, and refined execution across digital, print, and experiential.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; motion or 3D experience a plus.

• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and comfort presenting ideas both internally and externally.

• Ability to work from our New York office as this role is 4x days per week in office

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000

Benefits include:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match

• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk

• Talkspace membership wellness perk

• Competitive PTO package

• End of Year Recharge paid time off

• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us

• Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, 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, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.