Telecommut
Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
Department: Creative - 2D / Brand
Location: New York
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
Great ideas deserve great design!
We're looking for a 2D Designer who loves creating memorable brand experiences that connect with people. An experienced 2D Designer who gets excited by the challenge of turning a creative thought into something people can see, touch, interact with and remember.
You'll work across a diverse mix of global and local brands, helping shape visual identities and creative campaigns that live across physical environments, digital platforms, content, presentations, events and everything in between. No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it.
As our 2D Designer, you'll collaborate with talented creatives, strategists, producers and designers who believe curiosity, collaboration and bold thinking lead to the best work. While we aim to support a healthy work-life balance, there will occasionally be times during live events and production where flexibility outside standard working hours is needed.
If you're a 2D Designer, naturally curious, enjoy solving creative challenges and love bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Concept & Ideation
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Strategists, Producers and the wider creative team to develop engaging brand experiences.
- Contribute ideas, concepts, mood boards and visual directions that inspire clients and project teams.
- Present creative thinking confidently, explaining the rationale behind design decisions in a clear and engaging way.
- Help shape creative concepts from initial thinking through to execution.
- Create visual identity systems for experiential campaigns, live events, exhibitions, activations and brand experiences.
- Produce high-quality graphic design from concept through to final artwork and production.
- Design across multiple touchpoints including environmental graphics, signage, presentations, digital content, social content, print collateral, branded assets and campaign materials.
- Develop engaging digital experiences, including UI design and UX thinking for interactive touchpoints where required.
- Prepare artwork and production-ready files while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Support and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across every application.
- Create compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly and visually.
- Work closely with producers, artworkers and client teams to ensure creative intent is delivered successfully.
- Stay curious about design, branding, culture, technology and experiential marketing.
- Keep up to date with emerging creative trends, digital experiences, motion, AI tools and new technologies.
- Share inspiration and contribute fresh thinking to the wider creative team.
- Continuously develop your skills and explore new ways of creating meaningful brand experiences.
We're looking for someone who brings creativity, curiosity and a collaborative mindset. If you meet most of the following, we'd love to hear from you.
- 3–6 years' experience as a Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Digital Designer or Visual Designer within a creative, branding, experiential or integrated agency.
- A qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Arts or a related creative discipline.
- A compelling portfolio showcasing branding, graphic design, digital design, visual identity, experiential design, campaign design and creative thinking.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Experience creating artwork for both print and digital applications.
- A sound understanding of UI design and UX principles.
- Experience developing storyboards, concepts and proof-of-concept visuals.
- Experience with motion graphics or animation, particularly Adobe After Effects, is advantageous.
- A solid understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition and visual storytelling.
- Experience designing for events, exhibitions, retail environments, activations or experiential marketing is highly desirable.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to articulate creative thinking and present work to colleagues and clients.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive, positive and adaptable approach, with a genuine curiosity to learn and contribute.
- Experience using AI-powered creative tools as part of your design workflow is welcomed.
What we can offer you:
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
- A fun, engaging work culture
- Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
- Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
Imagination is The Original Experience Design Agency. Founded over 50 years ago, we apply the power of our collective imagination to creative, commercial, and cultural challenges, creating experiences that move people. We specialise in Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live Events.
We have 13 global studios worldwide, united by a deep understanding of what moves people on a human level, and a determinedly independent spirit. Imagination was officially certified as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace 2023.
Our clients include Major League Baseball, Visa, Amazon, Ford, LVMH, Harley-Davidson, and Google.
For more information, please visit imagination.com or follow @imaginationglbl on social.
Our Beliefs and Behaviours:
We have identified four foundational beliefs that underpin Imagination. More powerful than generic corporate values, they motivate us to act, to foster the behaviours that lead to success:
We believe curiosity is the root of original insights and ideas... so we look at the world with fresh eyes, we experiment, invent and up-end conventions.
We believe rigour results in better choices... so we ask precise, provocative questions.
We believe bravery tames the unknown... so we demand ambition, confident that together we can meet ‘never been done before challenges’.
We believe respect builds stronger teams and continued success... so we recognise the uniqueness and unique potential in each individual, we are accountable to each other, we play as a team.
Global Inclusivity Statement:
At Imagination we value diversity, equity and inclusion as principles that make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.
As a team and a business we know that creativity thrives in teams and organisations that comprise diverse groups of people, embracing diverse perspectives, where people feel able to share their whole selves.
That’s why we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or indigenous identity, feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Our Beliefs and Behaviours
By living our core behaviours, being curious, rigorous, brave and respectful, we remain dedicated to building a workplace and a world where everyone is seen, heard, and has the opportunity to thrive.
Curiosity sparks innovation - We seek out diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and embrace new ways of thinking.
Rigour ensures impact - We approach our work with discipline and dedication, ensuring that these beliefs are not just words, but lived experiences.
Bravery stands up for what’s right - We confront biases and advocate for progress.
Respect is fundamental - We foster and encourage open dialogue and challenge ideas constructively.
Our Commitment
We expect our team to actively foster a safe, empowering, and inclusive culture. Our commitment extends beyond our workforce to our partners and suppliers, who we hold to the same standards of inclusivity and non-discrimination.
