Summary of the Junior Graphic Designer job at MATTE PROJECTS

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

We’re seeking a Junior Designer to join our multidisciplinary creative team. This role is ideal for an early-career designer (typically 1–2 years of professional experience or equivalent internships/freelance work) who is eager to learn, grow, and build their craft within a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.

You’ll support the creation of thoughtful, well-crafted design work across digital, experiential, brand, and content platforms. Working closely with senior designers and creative leadership, you’ll help bring ideas to life through strong design fundamentals, attention to detail, and a curiosity for how great creative is made.

Reporting to the Design Director, the Junior Designer will assist across the design process—from concept development through execution—while learning studio workflows, brand systems, and production best practices.

Design Execution & Craft

• Support the execution of creative across digital, print, experiential, and motion platforms under the direction of senior designers and design leadership.
• Assist in developing visual concepts for branded content, campaigns, and experiences, from early layouts through final deliverables.
• Translate creative direction and feedback into clean, thoughtful design work that aligns with brand systems and client goals.
• Apply foundational skills in typography, layout, color, and composition to ensure consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Prepare production-ready files and assets with attention to detail and organization.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Collaborate with Design Directors, Creative Directors, strategists, copywriters, and producers to support creative ideas from concept to completion.
• Assist with new business efforts by helping build pitch decks, mockups, and visual storytelling materials.
• Work across multiple projects and clients while learning how to manage timelines, priorities, and feedback with support from project managers and producers.
  Participate in brainstorms, creative reviews, and team check-ins—contributing ideas, references, and design inspiration.
• Design and format presentations and decks in alignment with MATTE and client brand guidelines.
• Organize, prepare, and archive design files according to studio best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of professional design experience in an agency, studio, or brand environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, range, and thoughtful execution across digital, print, and experiential work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; motion or 3D experience is a plus but not required.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with guidance, while maintaining a high standard of craft.
• Clear, professional communication skills and comfort discussing design work in internal reviews and collaborative settings.
• Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and contribute thoughtfully to a collaborative creative process.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment, learn new tools, and push beyond familiar design solutions.
• This role requires 4x days per week in office (Monday-Thursday), remote work day on Fridays.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
• Talkspace membership wellness perk
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge paid time off
• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
• Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.