Studio at People Inc. is the creative engine powering branded content for some of the world’s most iconic brands. We produce at the intersection of editorial credibility, cultural fluency and creative innovation. The production team is the backbone of this operation, turning bold creative into polished authentic work that delivers impact for clients and audiences.
The Position: The Designer is a high-level creative contributor responsible for developing sophisticated brand-forward visual solutions across digital, social, experiential and print platforms. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director or Senior Art Director, this role blends conceptual design thinking with hands-on execution and is pivotal to the creative excellence of the Studio’s lifestyle content group.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented visual storyteller who brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit and the ability to own design work from concept through final delivery. You’ll work across a variety of lifestyle verticals—home & retail, food & bev, travel & tech—creating content that is not only visually striking but strategically aligned to client goals.
Hybrid: 3 days a week in the NY office with up to 2 remote days.
Key Responsibilities: Design & Execution – 50%
Lead the design development of cross‑platform campaigns, including digital, social, print, events, and video assets.
Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives, balancing innovation, storytelling and brand alignment.
Create high‑fidelity mockups, key visuals, moodboards and layout explorations that set the tone for campaign aesthetics.
Design for multiple platforms with an understanding of specifications, responsive behavior and user engagement across formats.
Support art direction and creative execution for lifestyle‑focused photo and video shoots.
Collaborate closely with copywriters and strategists to ensure unified storytelling and cohesive brand messaging.
Assist the ACD or Senior AD with pre‑sale pitch materials and post‑sale client deliverables.
Leverage content management systems and build articles in our CMS / no‑code design tools to elevate flat assets into stunning interactive visuals.
Collaborate with the Development Team, Senior Art Director and Associate Art Director to evolve and improve the CMS and its components.
Creative Collaboration – 25%
Partner with the ACD or Senior AD to refine visual concepts and iterate on feedback quickly and intelligently.
Present work clearly and confidently in internal reviews, demonstrating the thinking and rationale behind design choices.
Communicate proactively with producers, strategists and cross‑functional teams to ensure timelines and expectations are met.
Visual Systems & Design Standards – 25%
Ensure design work meets the highest standards of quality, craft and consistency across all deliverables.
Maintain and evolve design systems, templates and guidelines to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency.
Stay current with design trends, tools and cultural movements, bringing a fresh perspective to every project.
Uphold visual integrity while adapting client brand guidelines for creative flexibility.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience: 3–4 years of professional experience in a creative studio, agency or editorial environment.
Portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, sophisticated visual design and multi‑platform execution.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; familiarity with motion graphics, photography or video is a plus.
Excellent typography, layout, color and image curation skills with a sharp eye for detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with internal groups and take direction from the Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director and Creative Director.
Strong communication skills and ability to receive and apply feedback with professionalism and efficiency.
Passion for lifestyle content and understanding of visual trends across verticals such as home & retail, food & bev, travel & tech.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, 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. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected]
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Salary (New York): $67,000 – $80,000 per year. The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location, experience and performance.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan with company match, 10‑12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents), and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident critical and hospital indemnity insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
Key Skills: Graphic Design, Layout Design, Logo Design, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, Drafting, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Catia, Adobe InDesign.
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In Summary: The Designer is a high-level creative contributor responsible for developing sophisticated brand-forward visual solutions across digital, social, experiential and print platforms . The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented visual storyteller who brings a strong design sensibility, a collaborative spirit and the ability to own design work from concept through final delivery .
En Español: Studio at People Inc. es el motor creativo que alimenta los contenidos de marca para algunas de las marcas más icónicas del mundo. Producimos en la intersección de credibilidad editorial, fluidez cultural e innovación creativa. El equipo de producción es la columna vertebral de esta operación, convirtiendo a la creatividad audaz en un trabajo auténtico pulido que brinda impacto para clientes y audiencias. La posición: The Designer es un colaborador creativo de alto nivel responsable de desarrollar soluciones visuales sofisticadas de marca avanzada a través de plataformas digitales, sociales, experienciales y impresas. Trabajará en una variedad de verticales del estilo de vida: hogar y venta al por menor, alimentos y bebidas, viajes y tecnología para crear contenido que no solo sea visualmente llamativo sino también estratégicamente alineado con los objetivos del cliente. Híbrido: 3 días a la semana en la oficina de Nueva York con hasta 2 días remotos. Responsabilidades clave: Diseño & Ejecución 50% Lidera el desarrollo de campañas inter-plataforma, incluidos los sistemas digitales, sociales, impresos, eventos y activos de vídeo. Translate breves creaciones creativas en narrativas visuales convincentes, equilibrar innovación, narración de historias y alineación de marca. Crea maquetas de alta fidelidad, imágenes claves, cuadros de ánimo y exploraciones de diseño que establecen el tono para las estética de campaña. Proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades laborales a todas las personas independientemente de su edad, color, origen nacional, estatus de ciudadanía, discapacidad física o mental, raza, religión, credo, género, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y/o expresión de géneros, información genética, estado civil, condición con respecto a la asistencia pública, estatuto veterano u otra característica protegida por ley federal, estatal o local. La Compañía proporcionará alojamientos razonables para individuos calificados con discapacidades. Las solicitudes de alojamiento se pueden hacer enviando un correo electrónico [email protected] El salario real puede variar y estar por encima o debajo del rango en función de varios factores, incluidos pero no limitados a la ubicación laboral, experiencia y rendimiento. Beneficios: Medicina, odontología, visión, cobertura farmacéutica recetada; tiempo libre pagado ilimitado (PTO), adopción o asistencia sustitutora, coincidencia de donaciones, reembolso de las matrículas, seguro básico de vida, seguro de muerte accidental y desmembramiento, seguro vital suplementario, seguro complementario de accidente, beneficios para viajeros, discapacidad a corto y largo plazo, ahorros sanitarios y cuentas flexibles de gastos, prestaciones de cuidado familiar, un plan generoso 401k con ajuste corporativo, vacaciones anuales remuneradas 10-12, licencia parental gratuita al parto (parentes críticos y sin nacimientos) y beneficios voluntarios como el seguro animal, seguro por accidentes e indemnización hospitalaria, y seguro de incapacidad.