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Senior Brand Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Support creative production through resizing, versioning, localization, file preparation, QA, and ... Freelance / Contract or Full-Time * Remote, with availability during Central Time business hours ...

Senior Brand Designer

New York, NY · Remote

$70K - $96K/yr

Support creative production through resizing, versioning, localization, file preparation, QA, and ... Freelance / Contract or Full-Time * Remote, with availability during Central Time business hours ...

Senior Brand Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Support creative production through resizing, versioning, localization, file preparation, QA, and ... Freelance / Contract or Full-Time * Remote, with availability during Central Time business hours ...

Ensure consistency across regions/markets while allowing for smart localization, building ... Manage external agencies/freelancers as needed (briefing, creative direction, reviews, timelines ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance localization in New York is $52.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.54 and $67.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freelance Localization job involves adapting content—such as websites, apps, games, or marketing materials—so it resonates with a specific target audience in their language and culture. Freelance localization specialists translate text, adjust visuals, and ensure cultural relevance while working independently for various clients. They often collaborate with businesses expanding to international markets. This role requires proficiency in multiple languages, cultural expertise, and sometimes technical skills like coding or software localization.

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To succeed in Freelance Localization, you need fluency in at least two languages, a deep understanding of cultural nuances, and experience in translation or language services. Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, localization management systems, and sometimes industry certifications such as ATA or SDL Trados are highly valuable. Exceptional communication, time management, and attention to detail help freelancers excel in meeting client needs and ensuring quality work. These competencies are crucial for effectively adapting content for diverse markets and consistently delivering polished, accurate results on time.

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Senior Brand Designer

Nood

New York, NY • On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to develop and evolve Nood's visual brand expression across packaging, digital, and marketing channels

  • Design and execute packaging updates, product inserts, print collateral, and digital assets such as website banners, landing pages, and promotional creative

  • Create high-performing paid social creative and digital marketing assets that support customer acquisition, retention, and product launches


Job description

Overview:

Nood, a category-leading skincare and beauty device brand, is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to partner with our in-house Creative team on a range of high-impact brand and marketing initiatives.

This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives in fast-paced DTC environments and has a proven track record of creating compelling, conversion-focused creative across branding, packaging, paid social, email, web, and product launches.

We're looking for a highly collaborative creative partner who combines exceptional design craft with a strong understanding of performance marketing. You'll play an important role in bringing campaigns to life, evolving our brand across customer touchpoints, and helping shape creative that is both visually compelling and results-driven.

What You'll Work On:

The Senior Brand Designer will partner closely with the Creative Director and Marketing team to:

  • Develop and evolve Nood’s visual brand expression across packaging, digital, and marketing channels
  • Design and execute packaging updates, product inserts, print collateral, and other branded materials
  • Create high-performing paid social creative across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and other digital channels
  • Translate creative briefs into on-brand, conversion-focused assets that balance storytelling with business performance
  • Design email campaigns and lifecycle marketing assets that support customer acquisition, retention, and product launches
  • Create website assets, landing page graphics, promotional creative, and digital merchandising materials
  • Support creative production through resizing, versioning, localization, file preparation, QA, and asset organization
  • Collaborate with Growth Marketing, Brand, Product Marketing, and Creative teams to deliver high-quality work on timelines
  • Maintain consistency across all customer touchpoints while helping elevate Nood’s premium brand experience

Deliverables:

Projects may include:

  • Brand identity extensions and creative executions
  • Packaging design updates and production-ready files
  • Paid social advertising campaigns and creative refreshes
  • Email marketing campaigns and promotional assets
  • Website banners, landing page creative, and digital merchandising assets
  • Product launch campaigns
  • Product inserts and educational materials
  • Seasonal campaigns and promotional creative
  • Retail, partnership, and marketing collateral
  • Asset production, organization, and creative versioning

Requirements

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of design experience, ideally with DTC, beauty, wellness, skincare, lifestyle, or consumer brands
  • Proven experience designing for brand, packaging, digital marketing, and performance creative
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across packaging, paid social, email, web, and integrated campaigns
  • Deep understanding of DTC creative strategy and how design supports customer acquisition and conversion
  • Experience creating and iterating paid social creative based on performance marketing objectives
  • Exceptional typography, layout, visual storytelling, and brand-building skills
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
  • Strong production skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Experience preparing print-ready files and managing production workflows
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently, receiving creative direction, and proactively bringing ideas forward
  • Motion design or light animation experience is a plus

Engagement Details

  • Freelance / Contract or Full-Time
  • Remote, with availability during Central Time business hours preferred
  • Reports to the Creative Director

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a senior designer who understands the pace and ambition of a high-growth DTC brand and can help translate NOOD’s brand vision into beautiful, effective creative across every customer touchpoint.

The ideal partner is brand-minded, performance-aware, highly collaborative, and able to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. They bring a refined aesthetic, strong creative instincts, and the ability to deliver polished work quickly without compromising quality.

To Apply

Please submit your portfolio along with a brief introduction highlighting your experience working with consumer brands. We're especially interested in seeing examples of branding, packaging, paid social, email marketing, and digital campaign work.

Benefits

•      Competitive base salary

•      Performance-based incentives tied to growth + efficiency outcomes

•      Comprehensive health/vision/dental benefits; Unlimited PTO

•      Remote (US)