Graphic Designer Jobs in New York
Graphic designer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in advertising, publishing, fashion, and tech, with demand at every level from junior designers to creative directors. Most hiring is centered in New York City, with additional volume in Buffalo and Albany, where agencies and in-house teams at employers like Condé Nast, Publicis Groupe, and NBCUniversal maintain steady headcount. The most in-demand specialties are brand identity, digital and UX design, and motion graphics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or related field. Three (3) years of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma and/or similar UX/UI tools. Experience creating responsive web graphics, animated display ads, and short-form video content. Experience with HTML/CSS for design implementation. Understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web best practices. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional years (4+) of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels. Experience with social media platforms. Experience within a higher education environment.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-quality digital visuals that support Stony Brook University’s brand, marketing initiatives, and user experience across platforms. This role creates web graphics, animated display banners, video content, and UX/UI mockups, ensuring all visual outputs are engaging, accessible, and aligned with institutional standards. The position collaborates closely with web, social, and content teams to enhance storytelling, improve usability, and elevate the university’s digital presence.
- Design and produce digital graphics for web, email, and marketing campaigns, including homepage banners, landing page visuals, and promotional assets, ensuring consistency with Stony Brook’s brand identity.
- Create animated display ads, motion graphics, and short-form video content optimized for web and social platforms, including concepting, storyboarding, and execution.
- Develop UX/UI mockups, wireframes, and design prototypes for websites and digital products, collaborating with developers and strategists to improve usability and user journeys.
- Partner with content, social media, and marketing teams to translate campaign goals into compelling visual storytelling across channels.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA), including color contrast, typography, motion considerations, and inclusive design practices.
- Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and reusable components to support scalability and consistency across the university’s digital ecosystem.
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate creative output and introduce innovative approaches.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
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Job Number:
2602765Job Field
: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location
: US-NY-Stony BrookSchedule
: Full-timeShift
:Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Posting Start Date
: Sep 17, 2026Posting End Date
: Oct 1, 2026, 10:59:00 PMRequired Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or related field. Three (3) years of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma and/or similar UX/UI tools. Experience creating responsive web graphics, animated display ads, and short-form video content. Experience with HTML/CSS for design implementation. Understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web best practices. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional years (4+) of full time experience designing digital graphics and multimedia content for web and marketing channels. Experience with social media platforms. Experience within a higher education environment.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Digital Graphic & Multimedia Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-quality digital visuals that support Stony Brook University’s brand, marketing initiatives, and user experience across platforms. This role creates web graphics, animated display banners, video content, and UX/UI mockups, ensuring all visual outputs are engaging, accessible, and aligned with institutional standards. The position collaborates closely with web, social, and content teams to enhance storytelling, improve usability, and elevate the university’s digital presence.
- Design and produce digital graphics for web, email, and marketing campaigns, including homepage banners, landing page visuals, and promotional assets, ensuring consistency with Stony Brook’s brand identity.
- Create animated display ads, motion graphics, and short-form video content optimized for web and social platforms, including concepting, storyboarding, and execution.
- Develop UX/UI mockups, wireframes, and design prototypes for websites and digital products, collaborating with developers and strategists to improve usability and user journeys.
- Partner with content, social media, and marketing teams to translate campaign goals into compelling visual storytelling across channels.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA), including color contrast, typography, motion considerations, and inclusive design practices.
- Maintain and evolve design systems, templates, and reusable components to support scalability and consistency across the university’s digital ecosystem.
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate creative output and introduce innovative approaches.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
#LI-ES1
Job Number:
2602765Job Field
: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)Primary Location
: US-NY-Stony BrookSchedule
: Full-timeShift
:Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Posting Start Date
: Sep 17, 2026Posting End Date
: Oct 1, 2026, 10:59:00 PMSee All 87 Graphic Designer Jobs in New York
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graphic designer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Portfolio demonstrating completed brand, print, or digital design projects
- Experience collaborating with marketing, editorial, or product teams on deliverables
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with digital design standards including web, social, and motion formats
Graphic Designer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a graphic designer in New York?
Graphic design in New York has no state-issued license or board exam, so the path is credential- and portfolio-driven. Most employers in New York City and the broader state expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related visual arts field, though strong portfolio work from an accredited program or professional experience can substitute at smaller agencies. Building a body of work that reflects New York's dominant industries, advertising, fashion, and publishing, accelerates hiring.
How much do graphic designers make in New York?
Graphic designers in New York earn a median of about $77,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,680 for the lowest 10% to over $131,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire graphic designers in New York?
Employers hiring graphic designers in New York right now include 24 Seven Talent, Authentic Brands Group, and Bumble, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's density of advertising agencies, media companies, and fashion houses means in-house and agency roles open continuously across the state.
Which New York cities have the most graphic designer jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and New York State have the most graphic designer openings in New York. New York City accounts for the largest share by far, driven by its concentration of advertising agencies, publishers, and fashion brands, while Buffalo and Albany attract openings through regional media outlets, healthcare systems, and state government communications teams that maintain ongoing design needs.
Are there remote graphic designer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of graphic designer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on digital deliverables that travel easily. Brand identity, social media, and UX design roles are the most likely to be offered fully remote, while print production and on-set or shoot-adjacent roles typically require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a graphic designer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior designer or design associate role at a New York agency, where smaller shops regularly hire candidates whose portfolio demonstrates initiative over years of experience. Large New York employers like Condé Nast and major advertising holding companies run internship-to-hire pipelines that feed entry-level openings. Candidates with strong student portfolios, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and even one freelance or pro bono project for a New York nonprofit or small business consistently stand out against applicants with credentials but no completed work.
Where can I find and apply to graphic designer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to graphic designer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employer.
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