Graphic Designer (Summer Contract), New York

Grimshaw is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our New York studio on a temporary basis from June through August 2026, covering a team member's leave. Given the temporary nature of the role, the ideal candidate will be able to ramp up quickly and work autonomously from day one.

Grimshaw is a global architecture and design studio of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. We recognize the urgency of the challenges that face our planet, and our duty to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future. Our studios are founded on analysis and exploration. We relish the challenges inherent across a wide range of work, engaging our expertise and agility to deliver lasting, meaningful design that brings value and joy to clients and users. At Grimshaw, we encourage creativity, collaboration and innovation. We want our staff to be fulfilled by their time with us as we know the key to our continuing success is working with and engaging the most talented people we can find.

The Role

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating original communications to support Grimshaw’s architectural, business development and communications teams, as well as studio-wide communications. A successful Graphic Designer will have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prepare and deliver strong visual materials, including proposal submissions, architectural competitions, and event and marketing collateral.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of the architectural teams' projects, including publication design, visual identity, visual systems, reports, presentations and digital media (e.g. newsletters and interactive documents).
• Produce marketing deliverables including reports and presentation materials. Liaise with business development team for ongoing projects.
• Support competition entries with the proposal team.
• Manage paragraph and character styles, master pages and sections in large scale InDesign books.
• Design and layout collateral for internal communications and business information.
• Create infographics and presentation materials to simplify communication of complex data and concepts.
• Develop promotional videos as needed.
• Maintain standard systems within the department by saving, storing and archiving data according to established protocols.
• Assist the practice in delivering project presentations by providing technical advice and assistance.

Skills And Qualifications

• 3\+ years of experience in graphic design, ideally with exposure to architecture, design, or a related professional services environment.
• Excellent communication skills and effective relation building capacity with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent creative skills with a strong eye for editorial layout and visual systems.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized, with the ability to follow established design frameworks and brand standards.
• Proven experience developing graphics, illustrations, videos, and other creative materials for web, social, and digital platforms.
• Strong project management skills. Capable of managing multiple projects independently and prioritizing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work autonomously and hit the ground running.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Experience with Figma is preferred.

Employment Details

• Duration: June through August (approximately 2–3 months)
• Employment type: W-2 contract
• Rate: $45-55/hour, commensurate with experience
• Location: New York studio (60 Madison Avenue), 4 days in-person / 1 day remote

Grimshaw is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.