Visual Designer Jobs in New York
Visual Designer jobs in New York sit at the center of one of the most active creative markets in the country, with strong demand from advertising agencies, media companies, fashion brands, and technology firms, running from entry-level production roles through senior creative leads. Most hiring concentrates in New York City, with additional activity in Brooklyn and Jersey City as design studios and digital agencies expand into those corridors. Well-established employers with lasting visual design practices include Condé Nast, NBCUniversal, and Bloomberg. Brand identity, UX-adjacent visual systems, and motion graphics are the specialties appearing most consistently in New York listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
The Visual Designer will have a passion for creative development and execution, with proven expertise in building scalable design systems and UI component libraries. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and versatile creative who transforms business goals into world-class designs across digital products and marketing touchpoints. They will develop deep knowledge of Amazon's supply chain services, brand guidelines, and design tenets. This systems-oriented designer excels at collaborating with stakeholders to understand customer pain points and create exceptional omni-channel content — from product interfaces and design system assets to marketing campaigns, sales collateral, in-person experiences, and video storytelling. They have a proven ability to synthesize complex concepts into simple storytelling that resonates with customers. The ideal candidate approaches projects with a holistic, systems-thinking mindset, demonstrates high ownership and integrity, thinks critically as a problem solver, leverages data to validate design decisions, and stays current with industry trends.
Key job responsibilities
Design Execution & Creative Development
- Own the design queue and end-to-end creative development for medium-complexity campaigns—from concept through production—across digital, social, OOH, on-platform ads, direct mail, experiential, and external partnerships
- Create original concepts and deliver design solutions where strategy is mostly defined, with guidance from Art Directors and Creative Directors; escalate trade-offs requiring senior input
Design Systems & UI
- Design, build, and evolve scalable design system libraries in Figma (component variants, auto-layout, design tokens), ensuring consistency across digital products and platforms
- Apply UI design principles—visual hierarchy, spacing systems, responsive layouts, interaction states—and maintain visual accessibility standards
Brand & Art Direction
- Support campaign art direction from concept to production; develop and strengthen brand assets, style guides, and usage standards across diverse categories and customer-facing touchpoints
- Ensure design accuracy and adherence to brand tone, Amazon templates, and style guidelines on all deliverables
Strategy, Data & Innovation
- Support strategy execution and client needs as defined in the creative brief through creative ideation and campaign development
- Leverage experimentation and performance data to inform design decisions and validate solutions
- Identify emerging culture, design trends, and digital innovations to drive creative excellence
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Present design work to stakeholders and cross-functional partners (up to director level); build trust through active listening and diverse perspective gathering
- Collaborate with global marketing teams, localizing creative where necessary
- Provide and manage design documentation, specifications, style guides, and training materials
Operational Excellence & Mentorship
- Optimize creative workflows and operational processes to improve team efficiency
- Identify and mitigate risks in design deliverables, escalating to senior leads when needed
- Contribute to team-level initiatives that improve creative standards; begin mentoring junior designers and sharing best practices
About the team
The Creative Studio within the Multichannel Commerce & Fulfillment organization is the central creative team supporting the portfolio of externalized supply chain products across Amazon Supply Chain Services. The team focuses on building brand awareness, recognition, acquisition and engagement within Multichannel Fulfillment and supply chain services globally. The team builds and owns the global brand and the creative expression throughout the customer journey. We work closely with our global marketing teams and customer insights partners to test and creative, ensuring our design solutions resonate with the target audience. We have high standards and strive to continuously raise the bar across all creative elements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an available online portfolio
- 3+ years' experience in a creative role, either in-house or at a creative agency
- 3+ years' experience with brand design, art direction, and design systems
- 3+ years hands-on UI design experience for digital products (web, mobile, or enterprise applications)
- Expert proficiency in Figma (required) including component libraries, prototyping, and design system management. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud for production workflows
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining design systems at scale
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of global brand systems and guidelines
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 132,500.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Visual Designer will have a passion for creative development and execution, with proven expertise in building scalable design systems and UI component libraries. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and versatile creative who transforms business goals into world-class designs across digital products and marketing touchpoints. They will develop deep knowledge of Amazon's supply chain services, brand guidelines, and design tenets. This systems-oriented designer excels at collaborating with stakeholders to understand customer pain points and create exceptional omni-channel content — from product interfaces and design system assets to marketing campaigns, sales collateral, in-person experiences, and video storytelling. They have a proven ability to synthesize complex concepts into simple storytelling that resonates with customers. The ideal candidate approaches projects with a holistic, systems-thinking mindset, demonstrates high ownership and integrity, thinks critically as a problem solver, leverages data to validate design decisions, and stays current with industry trends.
Key job responsibilities
Design Execution & Creative Development
- Own the design queue and end-to-end creative development for medium-complexity campaigns—from concept through production—across digital, social, OOH, on-platform ads, direct mail, experiential, and external partnerships
- Create original concepts and deliver design solutions where strategy is mostly defined, with guidance from Art Directors and Creative Directors; escalate trade-offs requiring senior input
Design Systems & UI
- Design, build, and evolve scalable design system libraries in Figma (component variants, auto-layout, design tokens), ensuring consistency across digital products and platforms
- Apply UI design principles—visual hierarchy, spacing systems, responsive layouts, interaction states—and maintain visual accessibility standards
Brand & Art Direction
- Support campaign art direction from concept to production; develop and strengthen brand assets, style guides, and usage standards across diverse categories and customer-facing touchpoints
- Ensure design accuracy and adherence to brand tone, Amazon templates, and style guidelines on all deliverables
Strategy, Data & Innovation
- Support strategy execution and client needs as defined in the creative brief through creative ideation and campaign development
- Leverage experimentation and performance data to inform design decisions and validate solutions
- Identify emerging culture, design trends, and digital innovations to drive creative excellence
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Present design work to stakeholders and cross-functional partners (up to director level); build trust through active listening and diverse perspective gathering
- Collaborate with global marketing teams, localizing creative where necessary
- Provide and manage design documentation, specifications, style guides, and training materials
Operational Excellence & Mentorship
- Optimize creative workflows and operational processes to improve team efficiency
- Identify and mitigate risks in design deliverables, escalating to senior leads when needed
- Contribute to team-level initiatives that improve creative standards; begin mentoring junior designers and sharing best practices
About the team
The Creative Studio within the Multichannel Commerce & Fulfillment organization is the central creative team supporting the portfolio of externalized supply chain products across Amazon Supply Chain Services. The team focuses on building brand awareness, recognition, acquisition and engagement within Multichannel Fulfillment and supply chain services globally. The team builds and owns the global brand and the creative expression throughout the customer journey. We work closely with our global marketing teams and customer insights partners to test and creative, ensuring our design solutions resonate with the target audience. We have high standards and strive to continuously raise the bar across all creative elements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an available online portfolio
- 3+ years' experience in a creative role, either in-house or at a creative agency
- 3+ years' experience with brand design, art direction, and design systems
- 3+ years hands-on UI design experience for digital products (web, mobile, or enterprise applications)
- Expert proficiency in Figma (required) including component libraries, prototyping, and design system management. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud for production workflows
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining design systems at scale
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of global brand systems and guidelines
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 132,500.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
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Visual Designer Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon2
- Datadog2
- Michael Kors2
- American Civil Liberties Union1
- Arup1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Investment & Asset Management1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in visual designer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related design discipline
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Portfolio demonstrating brand, digital, and print design work across multiple projects
- Experience with Figma or Sketch for screen-based and UI-adjacent visual work
- Strong understanding of typography, grid systems, and visual hierarchy principles
- Ability to present concepts and incorporate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders
Visual Designer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a visual designer in New York?
Visual design carries no state-issued license in New York, so the path runs through education and portfolio. Most New York employers expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design, communication design, or a related field from programs at institutions such as Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, or the School of Visual Arts. A strong portfolio showing brand, digital, and motion work carries more weight in New York hiring than credentials alone.
How much do visual designers make in New York?
Visual 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 visual designers in New York?
Employers hiring visual designers in New York right now include Amazon, Datadog, and Michael Kors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of media companies, fashion houses, advertising agencies, and financial services firms makes it one of the most varied markets in the country for visual designers seeking industry diversity.
Which New York cities have the most visual designer jobs?
New York and Manhattan account for the most visual designer openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume because of its density of advertising agencies, publishing houses, and corporate brand teams, while Brooklyn has grown into a secondary hub driven by independent studios and direct-to-consumer brands with in-house creative departments.
Are there remote visual designer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most creative fields. About 29% of visual designer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on screen-based deliverables that travel easily. Brand and digital design roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to print production, retail environments, or on-site agency collaboration typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a visual designer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a focused portfolio through coursework, personal projects, or freelance work and targeting junior or associate designer roles at New York agencies or in-house teams. Large New York media companies and advertising agencies such as those concentrated in Midtown and the Flatiron District regularly bring on entry-level designers, and studios in Brooklyn often hire recent graduates from Parsons, Pratt, or SVA. Lateral moves from production artist or design coordinator roles are also common first steps.
Where can I find and apply to visual designer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to visual designer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Brooklyn, and the broader metro area. Find roles that fit your experience and specialties and apply directly through the listings.
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