Graphic Designer (Experiential Marketing)

We are seeking a Graphic Designer with 3–5 years of agency and/or client experience and a strong foundation in experiential marketing, brand storytelling, and luxury design. This role supports high-profile client work across luxury lifestyle, automotive, jewelry and non-profit sectors. presentations, and integrated marketing touchpoints in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment.

This is a hybrid position based in our Manhattan office (4 days in-office, 1 optional remote day). Office hours are 9:30am–6:00pm, with occasional on-site event support and travel required.

Candidates must be comfortable working in an agency setting with multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and shifting priorities.

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of professional graphic design experience in an agency environment
A highly developed eye for layout, typography, hierarchy, spacing, and visual systems
Strong conceptual thinking paired with the ability to execute quickly and accurately
You should be confident working in Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign (editorial layouts, decks, print systems)
Photoshop (high-fidelity mockups, compositing, retouching, experiential visuals)
Illustrator (vector assets, logos, iconography, signage)
Adobe Acrobat (proofing, markups, print prep)
High level of comfort designing in Google Slides for client-facing presentations
Ability to produce polished Photoshop mockups that help sell ideas internally and to clients
Strong understanding of print production and fabrication basics, including specs, color, bleeds, and vendor-ready files
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Highly organized, detail-driven, and accountable for quality and timelines
Ability to take direction from multiple sources while contributing ideas and solutions
Strong awareness of current design trends with the ability to apply them to various brand guidelines
Interest in experiential marketing, events, non-profits, and luxury brands
Curiosity to dig deep into our clients’ companies, industries, and objectives
Soft skills in the way of your humility, hunger, and people smarts
Experience designing large-format graphics, signage systems, or environmental branding

Bonus Skills

Web design or basic HTML/CSS familiarity
Motion graphics or After Effects
Digital Illustration
Ai Visualization tools
3D tools such as SketchUp or Rhino

Responsibilities

Report to the Creative Director and collaborate closely with Project Managers and cross-disciplinary teams
Execute design deliverables across multiple client accounts simultaneously
Design agency and client-facing materials, including:
Pitch decks, proposals, and presentation templates
Digital and print event communications (save-the-dates, invitations, confirmations, registration assets)
Design on-site experiential collateral, including:
Directional and informational signage
Environmental graphics, flags, gifts, and branded materials
Create Photoshop mockups and visualizations to support experiential concepts, environments, and event layouts
Prepare files for print and production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality control

Requirements

BFA / BA / BS in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience
Portfolio and resume required (Portfolio should demonstrate strong typography, layout systems, presentation design, and mockups)
Full-time role, in-office 4 days per week, 1 day remote

Here’s how to apply

Tell us about yourself in the Summary. It doesn’t need to be long! Just let us know what gets you excited about this role, why you’d make a great addition to Rise & Set projects you’ve worked on and why they’re relevant, and what you see your future looking like with us.
Make sure your application materials demonstrate at least some of the experience and qualities listed above.

What happens after you apply?

This job posting will close on Monday, January 5th at at 6PM EST. Our plan is to get through all the applications as soon as possible after the job posting closes. Our goal is to start interviewing by the first week of January, with an ideal start date at the end of January.

One note about response time: we will be closed for the Holiday after Friday, December 19, and won't be back in the office until Monday, January 5th. We take time off seriously, so don't expect communications during this time. We will be getting back to candidates in the New Year.

What does the interview process look like?

A video interview with our Founder to talk about your experience and Rise & Set culture
A video interview with the Creative Director to talk about your experience, your portfolio, and how we collaborate

Compensation