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Senior Associate, Graphic Designer

 

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

 

Brand & Creative Services – Graphic Designer 

Role Summary

We are seeking a Graphic Designer with a strong eye for design, a passion for brand, and expertise in motion—someone eager to be hands-on and support the execution of New York Life’s evolving visual identity. This role focuses on producing high-quality, brand-aligned creative across channels while supporting the broader brand and creative team.

Reporting to the Creative Design Director, you’ll collaborate closely with senior designers, marketing partners, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to help bring campaigns and brand initiatives to life across digital, print, social, motion, and internal channels.

What great looks like in this role:

  • A detail-oriented designer with a strong foundation in brand design and strong visual execution.
  • Able to translate creative briefs and foundational information into clear, on-brand design solutions across formats.
  • A collaborative team player who is comfortable contributing ideas, and remaining open to feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Concept & Execution
  • Design and production of creative assets for integrated campaigns across digital, print, social, presentations, infographics, and motion graphics.
  • Execute brand-aligned layouts, visual systems, and animations based on creative direction and established guidelines.
  • Translate complex insurance and financial information into clear, visually compelling content that supports campaign messaging across multiple communication channels.



  1. Brand Stewardship
  • Apply New York Life’s brand guidelines consistently across all deliverables.
  • Support the development and maintenance of templates, system elements, and scalable brand assets.
  • Help ensure visual consistency and quality across marketing and internal communications.



  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate effectively with designers, marketers, and business partners to support creative projects.
  • Take direction from senior team members while offering thoughtful input and creative ideas.
  • Participate in reviews and discussions, learning to articulate design decisions clearly.



  1. Project & Workflow Management
  • Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Maintain organized files and workflows to support efficient production, versioning, and approvals.
  • Support asset management by organizing, maintaining, and updating creative files and shared libraries to ensure accessibility and consistency across the team.



Skills & Competencies

  • Strong design fundamentals and attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of brand systems and visual consistency
  • Experience designing for print, digital, social, and motion
  • Experience in motion graphics and video editing
  • Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and iteration
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities



Education & Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional design experience—preferably within financial services, insurance, a professional services organization, or other corporate environments.
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  • Strong proficiency in design tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro), and Figma
  • Experience with motion graphics and/or video editing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of Ceros
  • Basic understanding of web design and UI/UX principles is a plus
  • Curiosity for design trends and a desire to continue developing skills


Why Join Us

  • Help shape the creative direction for one of the most trusted names in financial protection.
  • Work in a hybrid environment that supports balance and flexibility.
  • Join a mission-driven culture focused on helping families build financial security.

 

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

 

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. 

 

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

​Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

 

Job Requisition ID: 93436

About NY Life Insurance Company

Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength of New York Life revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance, and we want you to be a part of our legacy.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of a diverse team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Visit our Linkedin to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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