Brand Management - Senior Designer

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

The Department

CAA Brand Management is the world’s premier brand extension and management platform. With 20 offices in 16 Countries, we execute brand extension programs by coupling our deep commercial relationships with in-house strategy & design resources to deliver innovative deal structures to achieve our clients' objectives. Clients include many of the world’s leading brands and talent, including Budweiser, Ford, Riot Games, Formula1, Porsche, and Playboy.

The Role

We are seeking Senior Designer to join our growing team who is a creative thinker who enjoys the challenge of creating concepts from conception to execution, with an interest in brand strategy. You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary design team to provide support throughout all stages of projects, retaining strong communications and ensuring that the brand strategy defined at the start of projects is translated through the project design. We are looking for designers whose work is underpinned by a strong appreciation of current design and fashion trends, loves typography and has an eye for detail. You would be a good fit for this role, if you enjoy the freedom and autonomy to make your own decisions, are an experienced communicator with a positive, enthusiastic, attitude, and enjoy working with clients to get to the heart of their brand.

Responsibilities:

• Lead dynamic creative projects from concept through final execution, collaborating closely with internal teams and external clients

• Drive innovative thinking and ensure every detail is crafted with precision and intention

• Demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills, confidently presenting work to internal teams and clearly articulating the strategic and emotional impact behind each design, artwork, or presentation deck

• Lead brand-focused creative, bringing to life new possibilities for how the brand can evolve and extend into different categories

• Develop new logos and create distinctive creative assets that strengthen and elevate the brand

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional design experience, supported by a portfolio of distinctive and memorable brand identity projects

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• At least 3 years of professional design experience, supported by a portfolio of distinctive and memorable brand identity projects

• A motivated, full-time team member with the ambition to grow alongside the studio

• Excellent hands-on design skills and a refined level of craft

• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to design solutions aligned with client briefs

• A sharp sense of visual storytelling, crafting presentations that engage, inspire, and persuade

• Strong communication skills — able to express ideas clearly, give and receive feedback thoughtfully

• A commitment to quality, timeliness, and pushing creative boundaries

• Deep proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma

• Up to date with industry trends, including AI, and contribute ideas for innovation and improvement

Location

This role will be based in our New York City office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $85,000 - $105,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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