Designer (Mid-Level - Onsite, 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 Designer to join our multidisciplinary creative team. This role is ideal for a strong visual thinker with 2–4 years of experience who is excited to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment. You’ll contribute to thoughtfully crafted creative work across digital, experiential, brand, and content platforms—bringing ideas to life with attention to detail, strong design fundamentals, and curiosity.

Designer will support the design process from concept through execution, helping translate creative ideas into polished, high-quality deliverables while upholding brand integrity and studio standards.

Design Execution & Craft

• Design compelling creative across a range of media including digital, print, experiential, and motion, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the development of visual concepts for branded content, campaigns, and experiences—from initial layouts to final production-ready files.
• Execute design work that aligns with established creative direction, brand systems, and client goals.
• Apply strong typography, layout, color, and composition skills to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables.
  
  

Collaboration & Team Support

• Collaborate closely with Design Directors, Creative Directors, strategists, copywriters, and producers to bring ideas to life.
• Support New Business efforts by assisting with pitch decks, mockups, and visual storytelling materials.
  Work across multiple projects and clients, managing priorities and timelines in partnership with project managers and producers.
• Participate in creative reviews, brainstorms, and team check-ins—contributing ideas, references, and design perspective.
• Design and format presentations and creative decks in alignment with MATTE and client brand guidelines.
• Prepare, organize, and archive design files according to studio best practices.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2–4 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or brand environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, range, and thoughtful execution across digital, print, and experiential work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; motion or 3D experience is a plus but not required.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with guidance, while maintaining a high standard of craft.
• Clear, professional communication skills and comfort discussing design work in internal reviews and collaborative settings.
• 4x days per week in office [Monday-Thursday], Fridays remote

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year based on relevant experience

Benefits include:

• 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.