Designer (Mid-level)
Clarke is a strategic brand, digital, and content studio. We design exceptional content-rich experiences that transform brands, drive business, and improve people's lives. From building brands for not-for-profits and disruptors to crafting websites for start-ups and programs for multinationals, our work spans sectors.
We deliver world-class service and attention to detail in everything we do—and we're looking for individuals who are curious, collaborative, and eager to grow.
About the Designer role
The Designer plays a key role in the creative process, contributing high-quality design work across brand and digital projects. You'll collaborate closely with senior creatives while mentoring Junior Designers and continually developing your craft.
What you'll do:
- Partner with senior team members to conceptualize, design, and extend brand and digital experiences
- Build and contribute to comprehensive, functional design systems
- Participate in internal and client work sessions
- Build and contribute to comprehensive, functional design systems
- Stay curious and continuously sharpen your skills
- Provide guidance and feedback to Junior Designers
- Keep up with emerging design trends, tools, and best practices
What you bring:
- 3+ years of experience at a creative or design agency
- A strong portfolio that reflects thoughtful design choices
- An understanding of responsive and mobile design
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (including After Effects)
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design
- A relevant undergraduate degree
This role is a fit if you:
- Generate diverse concepts and approach design challenges with curiosity
- Communicate your ideas clearly and offer constructive feedback to others
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients
- Stay organized and detail-oriented—especially in final file prep
- Pivot when priorities change without losing momentum
- Get excited about nerdy design things
Location:
Our NYC-based team members work in our Chelsea studio 2-3 days per week. Our ideal candidate is in the NYC area and comfortable working in person for part of the week. We're open to remote candidates willing to work Eastern time hours.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $70,000–$80,000/year
- Hybrid work model
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 15 vacation days + 5 personal/sick days annually
- Summer Fridays (every other Friday off from July 4th–Labor Day)
- Company-wide winter break (last week of the year off)
- Yearly professional development stipend
- Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Our commitment:
Clarke is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We value unique perspectives and backgrounds, and we welcome applicants from all walks of life.
A Note About Applying
We are grateful for your interest in joining our team. Although we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant, please be assured that we carefully review each submission. If your background aligns with what we're looking for, we'll be in touch. Thank you for considering Clarke—we genuinely appreciate it.