We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer III to support a fast-paced creative studio environment with a focus on high-quality visual design, presentation storytelling, and motion-based content. This onsite contract opportunity in New York, NY is ideal for a designer who excels at balancing creativity, precision, and production-ready execution across digital, motion, and presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Create branded graphics, digital layouts, presentations, and other visual assets across web, social, email, print, and event-related materials.
• Build engaging PowerPoint presentations with advanced animation techniques, including motion-driven storytelling and smooth transition effects.
• Develop motion graphics and animated content for brand videos, product demos, social cut-downs, educational pieces, and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and apply brand systems, templates, and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability across deliverables.
• Work on multiple design requests at once while meeting deadlines with speed, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.
• Use project management tools to organize, prioritize, and track creative work effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver polished assets that align with project goals and brand standards.

Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in visual design or a hybrid creative role in a digital design environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating branding, digital design, and motion work.
• Advanced PowerPoint animation skills, including morph transitions and custom motion effects.
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines while producing high-quality creative work.
• Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in advertising, marketing, or agency settings.
• Familiarity with Workfront or similar project management tools.
• Experience creating content optimized for social media formats and dimensions.
• Interest in using AI tools to support creative workflows.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging are valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.