Senior Designer Job at Care of Chan, New York, NY

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  • Care of Chan
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Care of Chan is driven to create memorable food events and purpose-driven experiences that create meaningful and impactful connections. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Designer to lead the creative development and visual execution of our events, brand activations, and campaigns. The Senior Designer will be responsible for translating ideas into compelling visuals, leading design from concept-to-production, and ensuring creative consistency across all touch points. 

The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design, elevated taste level, and be a prolific generator of dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences, both brands and consumers. We're looking for someone who can build a network of skilled creative contractors and vendors who can take our work to the next level. This is a key role that will report to the Chief Creative Officer, and collaborate closely with the internal Programming, Production and New Business teams, as well as with external contractors and vendors, to iterate concepts, prepare client presentations, and maintain consistency from pitch through install.

Responsibilities: 

  • Design and source imagery for decks and case studies; craft mood boards, renders, and mockups that effectively communicate creative concepts, spatial storytelling, and guest journeys.
  • Develop event brand identities, environmental graphics, signage, collateral, and digital assets from concept through production.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Creative, Programming team, and New Business team to ideate creatively for client RFPs, including setting mood boards for activations and curating photographers to hire for event coverage.
  • Prepare, package, and adapt assets for vendors and across formats and channels as required.
  • Partner with Production to ensure design feasibility and on-budget execution; oversee on-site installation to maintain design integrity and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Review and approve samples, mockups, renderings, and production files from vendors and contractors.
  • Maintain and document visual standards, image libraries, and workflows that reflect the Care of Chan aesthetic; continuously improve creative team processes.
  • Build and mentor a network of junior designers and creative collaborators; source, recruit, and manage relationships with designers, artists, illustrators, and photographers. 
  • Collaborate with producers and fabrication teams to ensure quality and consistency of visual assets, delivering cohesive, on-brand event experiences.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize deliverables, and adapt to fast-paced timelines.
  • Conduct research on materials, fabrication methods, and event technologies to drive design innovation and feasibility.
  • Make event photography selections for use across social media, post-event recaps, marketing materials and client deliverables. 
  • Work with the social media team on creating a cohesive visual identity including, designing templates and graphics for social media platforms, and ideating on best visual practices for socials. 

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in event production, experiential marketing, or a creative agency setting
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and execution, event design, and brand storytelling
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with Figma and Canva preferred; experience with SketchUp and 3D rendering tools is a plus 
  • Understanding of print production processes, digital asset creation, and file preparation for vendors 
  • Excellent visual and spatial design sensibility
  • Experience managing junior designers and external collaborators
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
  • Passion for food, culture, and storytelling through design

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or cultural programming
  • Familiarity with set design, signage fabrication, and print production
  • Connections within the creative and fabrication community

This role is a hybrid position, based in the New York metro area. Our team is required to work from our office in Lower Manhattan three days per week, in addition to onsite event requirements (willing to travel occasionally).

Care of Chan is a premiere event production agency, specializing in memorable food events and purpose-driven experiences that create meaningful and impactful connections. We've been called community organizers, connectors, ringleaders, restaurant mavens, social chairs, and party planners. We bring people together over ideas, in real life, and over food whenever possible. 

Employees of Care of Chan are offered competitive salaries, PTO and benefits packages, in addition to regular R&D trips to our favorite restaurants. We are in the hospitality business, after all! 

The base salary range for this role is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. 

In accordance with NY law, the range provided is Care of Chan's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, and skills.

Care of Chan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need special accommodations to complete your application, please email hello[at]careofchan[dot]com.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, 3 days per week,

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