Sakara Life is Hiring a Graphic Designer (NYC)
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000
We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team. As a key contributor, you will focus on elevating paid ad performance while supporting a wide range of creative touchpoints across digital and print. You’ll partner closely with our creative and marketing teams to translate strategy into compelling visual storytelling that drives engagement, retention, and conversion—all while upholding Sakara’s elevated brand aesthetic.
You’ll love this role if: You're energized by solving problems through design. You enjoy both concepting and executing thoughtful designs. You welcome feedback and appreciate a collaborative approach. You love thinking about new ways to make content engaging and visually arresting. You're naturally keeping a pulse on design and content trends, and know which to ignore and which can be translated to an elevated audience. You have a positive and contagious enthusiasm for the Sakara brand.
REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of professional graphic design experience in-house or at an agency; experience in DTC, wellness, beauty, or lifestyle e-commerce preferred
BA/BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field preferred
Strong portfolio showcasing technical design skills, creative thinking, and high taste level
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
Experience with motion design, including video editing and/or animation (After Effects or similar)
Fluency across digital and print design with the ability to manage technical specs for each
Ability to work within existing templates as well as evolving and concepting new ideas when appropriate
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate cross-functionally yet can also autonomously take creative direction to independently create on-brand design
Passion for health, wellness, nutrition, and the Sakara mission
RESPONSIBILITIES
Concept and design static and animated paid ad creative with a performance-driven mindset while maintaining brand consistency
Iterate on layouts based on testing insights to optimize engagement and conversion
Support designing visual assets across channels, including email, web, promotional graphics, marketing collateral, retail and in-store signage, event materials, and more
Uphold Sakara’s brand voice and visual guidelines across all deliverables
Own multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Partner cross-functionally to support campaigns from concept through execution
Actively contribute to brainstorms, creative reviews, and team initiatives—sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and learning from results
BENEFITS + PERKS
Health Insurance through Aetna
Medical (90% Coverage for Individual)
Dental & Vision (100% Coverage for Individual)
Flexible Vacation
401k Program
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits & Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Discounts on Sakara products
Voluntary benefits such as Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
A vibrant and inclusive company culture
The chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives through wellness and nutrition
Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application.
