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MATTE Projects · 12 hours ago

Associate Design Director (On-Site)

New York, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

MATTE is a 360° creative studio focused on storytelling and design, seeking an Associate Design Director to lead creative direction and elevate the studio's visual and cultural voice. The role involves owning creative concepting for brand identities and campaigns, mentoring designers, and ensuring high-quality execution across various mediums.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own and lead creative concepting for brand identities, integrated campaigns, content, and experiential work

Define and drive visual direction across projects, setting a clear creative bar and ensuring consistency and excellence

Design and oversee high-level work across digital, print, motion, and spatial environments

Translate strategic insights into bold, culturally resonant creative ideas

Act as a senior creative voice in internal reviews and client presentations, clearly articulating creative rationale and vision

Partner closely with Creatives to push ambition and evolve the work

Provide hands-on creative leadership to designers—reviewing work, mentoring talent, and elevating craft and thinking

Collaborate with production teams and be present on set to direct visual execution and maintain creative integrity

Stay ahead of cultural shifts, design innovation, and emerging technologies, bringing new thinking into the work

Qualification

BrandingArt DirectionVisual Systems DevelopmentAdobe Creative SuiteFigmaCinema4DCultural FluencyCreative LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Required

8–9+ years of experience in design and art direction within creative agencies, studios, or production environments

A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional branding and campaign work, with clear evidence of concept leadership and refined execution

Strong ability to develop and scale visual systems across multiple touchpoints

Deep cultural fluency and a sharp design POV, with an instinct for what's relevant now—and what's next

Experience leading projects, mentoring designers, and collaborating cross-functionally at a senior level

On-set experience working with directors, photographers, and production teams

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; motion, 3D, or emerging-tech fluency is a plus

Confident, collaborative, and decisive—able to lead creatively while remaining flexible and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment

Fluent in Figma and Cinema4D

Benefits

Full 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 option after three years of employment with us

Parental Leave for all new parents

Company

MATTE Projects

MATTE Projects is a full-service creative agency and entertainment company based in New York City.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://matteprojects.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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