Senior Design Associate - Wayfair Brand Creative

Salary Range: $83,500 - $92,250 per year. The above base pay range may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. The range listed is just one component of Wayfair’s total compensation package for employees. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commissions and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a comprehensive suite of medical, financial and additional benefits. Senior Designer – Wayfair Creative All candidates must submit a resume and a portfolio demonstrating: Exceptional visual taste and craft Original, concept-driven work Range across formats and channels Examples of AI-assisted or exploratory creative work are a plus Wayfair is seeking a highly creative Senior Design Associate with exceptional visual taste to join our Brand Creative team. This role is focused on elevating the quality, distinctiveness, and impact of our creative output — using both strong design fundamentals and emerging AI tools to push the work forward. You are a designer with a sharp eye and a high bar for craft who understands how to create work that feels both on-brand and culturally relevant. You use AI not as a shortcut, but as a tool to explore new creative territory, unlock new formats, and bring ideas to life more dynamically. You will partner with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class creative while helping the team evolve how AI can enhance — not replace — strong design thinking. What You’ll Do Elevate Creative Quality Bring a highly refined design sensibility and strong point of view to all work Execute visually compelling, brand-right creative across campaigns and channels (digital and print) Uphold and push the boundaries of Wayfair’s visual identity Use AI to Push Creative Boundaries Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative imagery, design assistants, motion/video tools) to explore new visual directions and unlock new creative possibilities Use AI to rapidly concept, iterate, and prototype ideas (increasing both speed and creative range) Collaborate with design peers to pressure-test emerging AI tools, identifying and documenting best practices to help the broader team adopt more efficient, tech-forward workflows Identify opportunities where AI can enhance storytelling, not just production Concept & Create Translate business goals into distinctive, insight-driven creative concepts Contribute original ideas that feel fresh, relevant, and ownable to the brand Iterate quickly while maintaining a high bar for quality Design for scale by building repeatable, modular systems rather than one-off assets Omni-Channel Execution Design high-performing assets across on-site, email, social, and paid channels Ensure consistency and excellence across formats while adapting to channel needs Collaborate & Influence Partner with Creative Directors, Copy, and Marketing to deliver cohesive, impactful campaigns Contribute to creative discussions with a clear point of view and strong rationale Who You Are Exceptional Taste Portfolio demonstrates strong visual judgment, originality, and attention to detail Clear point of view on design, with the ability to elevate everyday creative AI-Forward Creative Thinker Comfortable using AI tools to support concepting, image-making, and iteration Sees AI as a creative amplifier (not just a production tool) Strong Design Fundamentals Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and composition Able to execute quickly without sacrificing quality Curious & Experimental Actively explores new tools, trends, and visual directions Brings new ideas and inspiration into the team Collaborative & Impact-Oriented Works well across functions and thrives in a fast-paced environment Independently manages and prioritizes multiple projects simultaneously Understands how creative contributes to business performance Brings a positive energy that contributes to team morale This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Boston HQ (Monday-Thursday will be working in office and Friday is work from home). This is not a virtual / remote position. At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for this position for the following work visas: F1-OPT, STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. Benefits & Perks – US Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees. No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service. Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue. 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching. Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance. 401(k) matching with immediate vesting. Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services. Tuition Reimbursement. Wayfair Employee Discount. Gym/Fitness Discounts (Wellhub and varying regional memberships). Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub. Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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