Brand New School

Graphic/Branding Designer at Brand New School (New York, NY)

Brand New School· New York, NY·

Job description

Who We Are

We are creators who live to be original.

For the past two decades, we’ve been building a playground for the creation of original work. A place where a diverse collective of artists, thinkers and makers can express themselves, be bold, and experiment freely. A place where brands come to be authentic, challenge conformity and stand out from the crowd.

We’re not simply a design studio, production company, or visual effects house. We’re a modern creative company. We strategize, we ideate, we design, we create, we make. We go wherever our pursuit of originality takes us.

To be original requires a new school of thought. We are Brand New School.

What We're Looking for

Leading design and creative studio, Brand New School is seeking a Graphic/Branding Designer for a full-time hybrid role at our NY studio.

Our team is creative, energetic, widely respected and full of talented, intelligent artists of all kinds. With ~60 employees across the United States, we are a tight community with one common goal - Making great work.

Responsibilities

  • Creating designs, style frames, and motion concepts for a variety of content.
  • Conceiving and visualizing forward-thinking ideas that push the creative boundaries of our projects.
  • Being an active participant of the team and contributing to the creative culture of the studio.
  • Interested in working and learning in a collaborative, creative and potentially fast-paced environment with like-minded individuals.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma is required, After Effects is a bonus.
  • Keen sense of composition, typography, and graphic design fundamentals.
  • Creating guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used.
  • Deep familiarity with workflow, saving and rendering best practices.
  • Efficient, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • A portfolio of work that conveys an ability to design high-level work for a variety of content types.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with CDs, ADs, producers and peers.
  • Take creative direction, respond to feedback in a timely manner and be respectful of project deadlines.

Benefits

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  • Company sponsored Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company sponsored One Medical account
  • Company funded Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO / Sick Leave
  • Peer bonus system
  • 401(k) plan with possible employer match
  • Dog friendly work environment 🐶

Salary Range

$70,000 - $90,000

Brand New School attracts a team with unique skillsets and varying levels of experience. Therefore, the salary range provided is broad and will be refined during the interview process.

Why work at Brand New School

  • Culture: “Originals are welcome.” The company describes itself as a creative playground where employees are encouraged to express their authenticity.
  • Work Model: Hybrid – employees are provided equipment for both home and office to allow a balance of remote work and onsite collaboration.
  • Perks & Benefits (from culture page):
    • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
    • 401k plan with access to financial advisors
    • Dedicated budget for continued education and training
    • Recruiting bonuses for referring new talent
    • Peer bonuses to recognize contributions
    • Pet-friendly offices
    • Mentorship program with assigned mentors
    • Formal growth plans and review processes
  • Engineering/Creative Culture: Focus on individual growth, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Salary ranges: Head of Production ~$156k, Internship ~$65k, Corporate Office ~$134k (LinkedIn estimates).

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