Designer Job at McCann Manchester Limited in New York

ID 4836

Job Description

Job Title: Designer

Department: Corporate Communications

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Design Director

About McCann Worldgroup:

McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global creative solutions company. The company is united across 100+ countries by a mission to build enduring brands together. In 2024, McCann Worldgroup was named Global Network of the Year by the Effie Awards, Network for the Year by the Andys and Network of the Year by the EPICA Awards for the sixth time. The core McCann Worldgroup network is comprised of McCann, MRM, Craft, and FutureBrand, and partners with Momentum Worldwide, Weber Shandwick and UM to deliver solutions across the entire marketing spectrum.

The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world's most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together people with different backgrounds, identities and lived experiences – and creating the conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to build enduring brands together.

The Role:

McCann Worldgroup is seeking a talented and results-driven Designer to create compelling visuals across branding, executive presentations, social media, corporate communications, events, and more. The ideal candidate is a collaborative creative with expertise in concept-driven design, PowerPoint design, and visual storytelling.

The Team:

The McCann Worldgroup Design team is at the center of a 10,000+ person organization of creative and strategic people. We specialize in solving complex business challenges and supporting C-suite executives in pioneering new marketing strategies. Leveraging global data studies, we tailor insights from millions of data points to local markets worldwide. We are a nimble team with a clear shared ambition: to be the leader in the business of creativity.

What You Will Do:

1. Champion visual design to produce world-class executions.
2. Support day-to-day design needs: social posts, presentation decks, corporate communications, and more.
3. Contribute to projects in collaboration with creative, communications, PR, events, social strategists, and production teams.
4. Design and deliver presentation decks for executives and senior leaders, from strategy meetings to high-profile corporate events.
5. Apply advanced art direction and design principles to PPT presentations to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
6. Concept unique approaches across web, social media, events, print and digital communications, data visualization, interactive videos, and promotional materials.
7. Stay current on design trends and innovative presentation techniques to bring fresh ideas to projects.
8. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality materials on time.
9. Provide thoughtful recommendations for optimal content display and layout.
10. Collaborate with social media manager to enhance our social presence.
11. Act proactively as a problem solver.

Who You Will Be:

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable previous relevant experiences and skills with the following:

Key Skills

1. Mastery of design principles, typography, and visual hierarchy.
2. Expertise in visually communicating complex or technical information.
3. Strong photo editing skills.
4. Familiarity with multimedia content creation, including video and animation.
5. Familiarity with emerging tech, such as Midjourney and/or other AI software.
6. Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.
7. Excellent communication skills for presenting design concepts and collaborating effectively.
8. Experience working with brand, communications, and executive teams.
9. Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
10. Skill in bringing content to life through visual storytelling.
11. Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
12. Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
13. Curiosity, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
14. High business acumen and the ability to translate strategies into compelling visual narratives.

Qualifications of a Designer

1. A portfolio showcasing expertise in typography, conceptual design, and engaging presentations.
2. 3-5 years of design and storytelling experience.
3. Agency experience is a plus.
4. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Salary Range: $48.00/hour - $62.50/hour

McCann Worldgroup's Values:

Our shared MW Values of Bravery, Integrity, and Generosity guide our behaviors in how we work together to deliver exceptional client work.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.