Creative Designer

Role overview

The Creative Designer at M+C Saatchi Group Make+ Productions is based in New York and reports to the Head of Design. This position focuses on taking work from first-stage visual problem solving all the way through final delivery, making sure each output is both imaginative and production-ready. The role turns strategy and creative direction into polished design work across digital and physical touchpoints, while keeping a firm grip on deadlines, volume, and production constraints.

The position also calls for confident presentation of concepts and design reasoning to clients, with the ability to absorb feedback while still defending the quality and intent of the work. In addition, the Creative Designer may take ownership of complex, high-risk, or high-value outputs where experienced judgment matters most. Working with clients, production, and the wider design team, this role helps protect creative integrity from concept to completion.

Core responsibilities

• Drive concept development and tackle visual challenges with strong creative thinking.
• Convert strategy and creative direction into design that can be clearly executed.
• Own key deliverables that need senior-level judgment because of complexity or importance.
• Keep the creative bar high across every output.
• Work directly with clients and internal stakeholders to explain ideas and design decisions.
• Provide practical execution support when workloads rise or projects become more demanding.
• Contribute to the growth of Make+ design standards, workflows, and systems.
• Find the right balance between ambitious creative ideas and production realities.

Development focus

Support and time will be provided to build capability in several areas, including deeper conceptual thinking, stronger visual storytelling, effective creative leadership alongside hands-on delivery, scalable systems that still preserve authorship, familiarity with new design tools and platform behavior, informal mentorship within the team, and closer collaboration with Production and Creative leadership. Success in this role is judged by the quality of judgment, taste, and impact rather than by distance from the execution itself.

Working model

This is a hybrid role with a strong collaboration requirement. A minimum of three days per week in the office is expected. When working remotely, participation in video meetings is required and being on camera is mandatory. Visibility, clear communication, and quick responsiveness are essential for success.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000, depending on experience. The company offers a competitive package that includes employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage; a Health Savings Account; a 401(k) retirement plan with an annual company match; wellness support; commuter benefits; a cellular phone allowance; generous paid time off; and an employee volunteer day to support a nonprofit, community service, or charity of choice.

Additional information

Applicants must already have authorization to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The organization maintains an inclusive workplace and is committed to equal opportunity, fair hiring, and promotion based on merit. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the recruitment process. Employee information is handled confidentially in line with GDPR requirements. M+C Saatchi Group was established in 1995 and is recognized as the largest independent creative agency group in the world, built around the principle of “Brutal Simplicity.”