Senior Designer

About the company

AKA NYC is an internationally recognized advertising agency offering end-to-end creative services. The team focuses on theater and live entertainment, arts and culture, attractions and destinations, and sports and leisure, combining strong content strategy with data-driven thinking to build campaigns that perform across channels.

The agency works with well-known names across entertainment, culture, and live experiences, including major Broadway productions, leading cultural institutions, popular attractions, and sports organizations. Its work is centered on creating campaigns that help audiences connect with real-world experiences through compelling stories and emotional impact.

Role overview

AKA NYC is hiring a Senior Designer to join its creative team in New York, NY. This position suits a highly collaborative designer who brings strong conceptual thinking, refined craft, and experience guiding creative work across several platforms. You will work closely with Creative Directors and Art Directors, contribute to standout campaigns, and support the development of junior creatives.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the creation and delivery of visually strong campaign work for multiple clients and media channels.
• Work alongside Creative Directors and Art Directors to define concepts and shape the creative approach.
• Produce design assets for digital, social, print, experiential, and motion-led formats.
• Bring fresh ideas and strategic input to brainstorms and concept-building sessions.
• Coordinate with strategy, media, client services, and production teams to move projects forward smoothly.
• Guide junior designers, interns, and freelancers while contributing to a positive, team-oriented studio culture.
• Handle several assignments at once while maintaining quality, consistency, and production readiness.

What we are looking for

• 4 to 6 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, entertainment, media, or similar creative setting.
• A portfolio that shows strong concept development, branding, typography, campaign thinking, and multi-channel execution.
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Exposure to After Effects, Figma, motion design, or presentation design would be an added advantage.
• A solid grasp of visual storytelling, entertainment-focused marketing, and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and an interest in entertainment, theater, arts, culture, and live experiences is preferred.

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary for this role in New York, NY is between $80,000 and $100,000. The compensation package may be adjusted based on location, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity. A discretionary bonus may also be offered.

• Medical and dental coverage fully paid by the employer for employees.
• Generous paid time off, plus half-day Summer Fridays.
• Hybrid work setup with at least three days per week in the office.
• Annual training and development support for continued learning.
• Student loan repayment or tuition assistance depending on tenure.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid sabbatical opportunities for long-tenured employees.
• Pet-friendly office environment.

Diversity, inclusion, and employment policy

AKA states that it values building a team that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The company aims to attract and support a broad range of talent and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is respected and valued.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis 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 any other protected status under applicable law.

Application instructions

Interested candidates should apply through the company website. Phone calls and walk-ins are not accepted.