Streetsense · 1 week ago
Lead Designer
New York,NY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expStreetsense is a design agency that believes in the power of design to shape meaningful places and experiences. The Lead Designer will guide visual output across branding, marketing, and digital initiatives, blending hands-on design excellence with leadership responsibilities to elevate clients’ brands and drive measurable impact.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Partner with the Associate Creative Director and broader creative leadership to shape and execute design vision across projects
Serve as the design authority on high-profile client work, setting standards for craft, clarity, and originality
Provide critical input in concept development, visual storytelling, and multi-channel design systems
Lead design on complex, multi-discipline projects (brand identities, campaigns, digital platforms environments, and collateral)
Translate strategic and conceptual thinking into compelling visual solutions
Deliver work at the highest level of detail, ensuring final outputs are production-ready across print, digital, and experiential channels
Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers, fostering growth in creative craft and professional development
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback
Model collaborative, inclusive working methods within multidisciplinary teams
Present design work to clients with clarity and confidence, articulating creative rationale and design decisions
Contribute to new business pitches, supporting creative leadership in developing visually compelling proposals
Act as a trusted partner to clients, maintaining relationships built on design expertise and thought leadership
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of professional design experience, ideally within agency or consultancy settings
Exceptional portfolio showcasing branding, digital, campaign, and environmental design projects
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma; knowledge of motion design, 3D, environmental graphics, and AI-driven design tools a plus
Strong understanding of typography, composition, and visual systems
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence
Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills
A champion of craft who obsesses over detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
Confident, articulate, and persuasive when advocating for design thinking
Independent yet highly collaborative—able to work seamlessly with strategists, copywriters, account leads, and creative leadership
Thrives in the rhythm of agency life—able to pivot quickly between projects, juggle many moving parts, and keep standards high no matter what
Calm under pressure, adaptable to shifting priorities, and focused on delivering excellence
Passionate about culture, design trends, and emerging creative technologies
Benefits
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid time off
401k match
Wellbeing resources
And more
Company
Streetsense
Streetsense is a real estate company specializing in brokerage and real estate strategy services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Taff
Chief Executive Officer
Ralph Thompson
Operating Partner
Recent News
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