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# Senior Art Director (On-Site, NYC) at MATTE PROJECTS

- **Company:** MATTE PROJECTS
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects/jobs/6133632004

## Job description

Senior Art Director, MATTE Projects (NYC, on-site)

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:

MATTE is hiring a Senior Art Director to work directly with our Creative Director across some of the agency’s most ambitious creative work.

This is a senior-level role for a design-trained creative who can take a Creative Director’s or Executive’s vision and turn it into finished work. We’re looking for someone with a strong point of view, a deep reference library, and an exacting standard for craft at every stage—from first concept through final delivery.

- Conceptualize, lead deck design, build custom mockups sharp enough for high-visibility luxury presentations, and source image swipe that holds up in front of a discerning client.
- Work on the visual side of shoots end to end: shot lists, production design, prop and set decoration, casting, and direction across styling.
- Evaluate photographers and directors brought on, and act as the connective tissue between photographer, talent, client, and our client services team on set, translating creative intent into clear, actionable direction for every department.
- Run selects and retouching rounds, supervise color and edit, communicate directly with retouchers, and be the arbiter of delivery specs and formatting post-shoots
- Task graphic designers with delegated work, and you're fluent with AI tools.
- Create and oversee the production of all creative materials, ensuring that they are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Partner and collaborate with other departments to refine and develop clients' vision through all outlets.
- Collaborate with strategists to develop thoughtful and impactful, purpose-based creative solutions and ideas for a wide range of clients.
- Maintain a knowledge of latest industry trends and techniques
- Work with client specific brand guidelines and bring projects from concept through production.
- Create and maintain consistent, high-level visuals, standards and specifications.
- Coach design staff to maximize performance and ensure project quality.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- 6+ years experience within a similar role, preferably with experience in an agency environment
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
- Experience in print is a plus, as is familiarity with experiential
- Excels at client relationship management and team management
- Strong work ethic and sense of project ownership
- Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of designers and copywriters.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Approachable, collaborative, results-oriented, problem-solver who can both provide and take direction well.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and figma are a must.
- Experience in Copywriting is a must.
- Ability to work from our office 4x days per week, Monday-Thursday, Fridays are remote.

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
- Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
- Talkspace membership
- Competitive PTO package
- End of Year Recharge paid time off
- Sabbatical Program
- 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.

## About MATTE PROJECTS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MATTE Projects is a creative company from New York that blends strategy, production, and design to craft immersive live and digital experiences for brands and artists.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed on provided sources

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Advertising Services, Creative Production, Branded Content, Experiential Marketing
- Target customers: Luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment brands (B2B)
- Mission or purpose: “To inspire and provoke origination” — a high-performance, high-touch creative company that turns energy into entertainment, enterprise, and origination. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)

## Products & Services
- **[Experiential]**: Creating physical and digital experiences that make people feel something; “bread and butter” of the company. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Content Studio]**: High-quality content production adapted to any media, including compelling visuals and narratives across platforms. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Branded Design]**: Combining creativity and strategy to craft visuals and narratives that elevate brands and drive engagement. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[World Building]**: Full brand creation from strategy and design systems to content and community engagement, treating brands as immersive worlds. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **[Talent Direct]**: Scouting, negotiations, and logistics to connect brands with top-tier talent. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
- **Additional capabilities**: Live Capture, Runway Capture, Hospitality, and Digital production. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Annual Revenue**: USD $4.7 million (as per LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
- **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (private, no funding rounds mentioned)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Client portfolio spans luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle (e.g., Moncler, Salomon, Margiela, Ritz-Carlton). No investor list provided. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 99 employees (+0.9% YoY) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
  - Operating in 8 countries (US, India, UK, Colombia, France, Mexico, Australia, Italy) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
  - Hired first CMO, Angus MacEwan (announced on website) [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
  - Active job postings increased +100% year-over-year [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary studio** at the intersection of entertainment and advertising, serving both brands and artists.
- **Category‑agnostic portfolio** — works across luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and hospitality, bringing cross‑industry insights.
- **High‑touch, high‑performance culture** focused on origination and entertainment value.
- **Proprietary Talent Direct** service streamlines celebrity/influencer collaborations.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding leadership (new CMO) to drive growth and brand strategy.
- Building immersive “worlds” for clients rather than one‑off campaigns.
- Scaling content studio and experiential production while maintaining a boutique, high‑quality approach.
- Active DEI initiatives woven into company fabric.

## Why Work Here
- Culture highlights: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core; the company actively celebrates differences and ensures equal access to opportunities. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
- Remote/Hybrid: On‑site roles in New York (with offices also in LA and CDMX) plus a “Remote Month” perk to work from elsewhere. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
- Perks:
  - 12 weeks paid parental leave
  - Medical, dental, vision insurance; HSA/FSA
  - 401k with 4% company match
  - Unlimited PTO plus four Summer Fridays
  - CitiBike membership
  - Mental health app benefit
  - Discounted fertility and family‑building services
  - Commuter benefits
- Engineering/creative culture: “Passionate about the work?” – teams are high‑touch, collaborative, and focused on origination.

## Sources
1. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/)
2. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about)
3. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects)

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