Graphic Designer

Our client, a boutique investment bank based in NYC, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their Creative/Marketing team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a clear path to conversion at the one-year mark. The role is based on Madison Avenue with a four-day onsite schedule and offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, design-forward projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

This is a production-heavy role supporting internal stakeholders, including investment banking teams. The ideal candidate can balance speed with precision and deliver refined, high-quality work while interpreting creative direction and working independently. The team is highly aesthetic-driven, with a preference for clean, modern, editorial-style design. A portfolio is required for consideration.

What we are looking for:

• Strong typography, layout, and editorial design skills
• Experience across both digital and print design
• Ability to execute quickly while maintaining a high level of polish and attention to detail
• Confidence taking direction while also owning design decisions
• Experience working within structured, deadline-driven environments
• Portfolio showcasing clean, modern, and refined design aesthetics

Key Responsibilities:

• Design digital assets including web, social, and marketing materials
• Create print collateral such as reports, publications, advertisements, and event materials
• Maintain brand consistency across high-visibility deliverables
• Support high-end publication and presentation design
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and broader team, including contractors and offshore partners
• Contribute to evolving creative direction while executing at a high level

Required Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of professional visual or graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and a mix of digital and print work
• Ability to interpret and execute against creative direction with minimal oversight
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office tools
• Experience in in-house environments preferred (agency experience welcome with polished work)

Nice to Have:

• Background in financial services or corporate environments
• Experience in editorial, publishing, luxury, cultural institutions, or boutique studios
• Clear personal design point of view (for mid-level candidates)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: NYC (Madison Avenue)
• Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (no H-1B, no C2C)
• Duration: 12-month contract with potential for full-time conversion
• Portfolio: Required for consideration
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) after 60 days, plus applicable PTO and sick leave per state/local law
• Pay Range: $50–60 per hour

Compensation for this position will be determined based on several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; market labor costs; the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, and experience; and other employment conditions. Full-time consultants are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) contributions, along with any PTO, sick leave, or other benefits required by applicable state or local laws where you reside or work.