Designer

About TED

TED exists to uncover and share ideas that inspire imagination, open up possibility, and create meaningful impact. The organization is guided by curiosity, reason, wonder, and a commitment to learning without a fixed agenda. Its work reaches audiences through talks, media, events, learning experiences, and storytelling that shapes how people think and engage worldwide.

Who TED Looks For

• People who are naturally curious and want to keep learning in a complex world.
• Creators and builders who want to contribute ideas, culture, and communities that move human progress forward.
• Connectors and conveners who can bring people together around meaningful ideas.

About TED Brand Creative

The TED Brand Creative team is driven by a deep interest in TED’s content and by the goal of building a stronger platform for sharing ideas globally. Working within the broader Media and Curation team, the group focuses on creating excellent experiences across conferences, editorial platforms, global distribution, new content formats, and other touchpoints.

Role Overview

This Designer role calls for a versatile creative thinker who can move from big-picture concepting to polished execution. The ideal candidate can develop original, strategic, visually compelling work and adapt it across multiple platforms and formats. The role involves building brand systems, pushing creative boundaries within them, and carrying projects through production. A strong understanding of typography, color, composition, photography, and visual storytelling is important. The environment is highly collaborative, so the person in this role should be comfortable leading projects as well as supporting teammates. This position reports to the Design Director.

Responsibilities

• Work smoothly within TED Brand Creative’s strategic, concept-led design workflow.
• Develop memorable concepts, experiences, identities, and designs that bring TED’s brand, products, and initiatives to life across many channels.
• Deliver design work at a high creative standard and contribute a strong point of view.
• Create and execute brand identities and system frameworks for video series, podcasts, conferences, and other initiatives.
• Expand event design systems into environmental graphics, books, stage visuals, digital campaigns, social assets, screen-based experiences, signage templates, merchandise, and related applications.
• Produce original artwork for TED’s editorial channels.
• Handle print production end-to-end, from layout development to vendor handoff, including large-format signage, conference materials, and print-ready files.
• Pitch concepts and visual directions clearly and confidently.
• Welcome feedback, use it to strengthen the work, and provide thoughtful feedback to teammates.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• New York City-based candidates are preferred, as TED is headquartered in New York City.
• Broad creative interests beyond graphic design, such as illustration, motion, photography, 3D, or other adjacent disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign and Photoshop, along with practical knowledge of print design and vendor-ready file preparation.
• Strong ability to work in Figma; familiarity with digital design systems is an added advantage.
• Experience producing marketing assets for email, social, display, and web is beneficial.
• Well-developed organizational skills from concept development through final mechanical delivery.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment and stay effective across changing priorities.
• A highly curious mindset with active awareness of design trends, culture, and emerging technologies.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $83,000 per year.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay aligned with experience.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible paid time off and holiday schedule.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.