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Kargo

Interactive Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

The Opportunity Our Interactive Designer reports to a Senior Interactive designer and works closely with the Associate Vice President of Ad Design. This role will design & animate custom, rich media ...

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KARGO

Interactive Designer

New York, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

The Opportunity Our Interactive Designer reports to a Senior Interactive designer and works closely with the Associate Vice President of Ad Design. This role will design & animate custom, rich media ...

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Crowdstaffing

Designer

New York, NY

As an Interactive Designer in this studio, you'll play a key role in advertising strategy, content creation, developing rich digital campaign and arming the sales force with the right tools to ...

Together Group

Senior Interactive Producer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$164K/yr

Senior Interactive Producer Department: Innovation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Noë ... Facilitate daily communication between designers, developers, and engineers while acting as the ...

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Together Group

Senior Interactive Producer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$164K/yr

... interactive/experiential installations. Proposal & Scope Management: Use strong writing skills to ... Facilitate daily communication between designers, developers, and engineers while acting as the ...

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New York Technology Partners

Senior Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$112K - $120K/yr

Lead visual design for digital products, applications, and interactive experiences. * Create and ... Mentor junior designers and provide design reviews to uphold quality standards. * Leverage AI ...

The Rockridge Group

UX Designer

New York, NY · Remote

... complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and ... Designer. · A strong online portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user ...

Cornerstone

Instructional Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$96K - $121K/yr

If you enjoy creating captivating and interactive learning solutions within a professional services environment, then we would like to meet with you! The Instructional Designer is a part of the ...

RG Barry Brands

Graphic Designer-Baggallini

Bronx, NY · On-site

Experience designing for both print and digital/interactive environments, with understanding of production best practices. * Demonstrated ability to contribute to and apply brand guidelines ...

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How much do interactive designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for interactive designer in New York is $65.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.07 and $79.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an interactive designer?

An interactive designer creates and redesigns websites and software products to make them engaging, dynamic, and user-friendly. As an interactive designer, you develop creative solutions that combine form and function and may perform a range of duties, such as creating navigation components, designing interactive elements, and ensuring consistency across the interface. You may also work with a team of other staff members and clients, and help with the actual implementation or creation of prototypes. To pursue a career as an interactive designer, you typically need experience in interactive web design and a portfolio of relevant work samples. You also need to understand programming and design software, such as Photoshop and CSS, along with industry concepts like user interface design and user experience flows. Some employers may also require a degree in a design-related field. Additional qualifications include strong creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to implement art direction and work as part of a team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an interactive designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Interactive Designer, you need a strong foundation in visual design, user experience (UX) principles, and proficiency in design tools, often supported by a degree in graphic design or a related field. Expertise with software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and prototyping tools like InVision is typically required. Creative problem-solving, strong communication, and collaboration skills help you effectively translate ideas into engaging digital experiences. These skills ensure that interactive designs are both aesthetically pleasing and highly usable, leading to successful user engagement and project outcomes.

How does an interactive designer typically collaborate with developers and other team members during a project?

Interactive Designers work closely with developers, UX researchers, and product managers throughout the project lifecycle. They often participate in brainstorming sessions, present design concepts, and adjust prototypes based on feedback from cross-functional teams. Regular communication and iterative feedback are key, as Interactive Designers translate creative ideas into interactive experiences that are technically feasible and user-friendly. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and ensures the final product meets both user needs and technical requirements.
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Infographic showing various Interactive Designer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,400 per year, or $65.1 per hour.

Interactive Designer

Kargo

New York, NY • On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Who We Are
Kargo creates powerful moments of connection between brands and consumers to build businesses. Every day, our 600+ employees work to radically raise the bar on what agentic AI, CTV, eCommerce, social, and mobile can do to deliver unique ad experiences across the world's most premium platforms. Taking a creative science approach to all we do, we continuously innovate solutions that outperform industry benchmarks and client expectations. Now 20+ years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland.
Who We HireTechies who want to build the future. Creatives who want to design it better. Communicators to win business. Collaborators to build it. Data pros who turn numbers into insights. Product builders who turn ideas into innovations. Anyone eager to be on a team that doesn't stop to ask what's next, because they're already building it.
The Opportunity
Our Interactive Designer reports to a Senior Interactive designer and works closely with the Associate Vice President of Ad Design. This role will design & animate custom, rich media, cross device ad experiences for Kargo's advertisers. An ideal candidate will be passionate, solution driven, flexible, and love creating beautiful & innovative digital advertising products.
The Daily To-Do
  • Design & animate visually stunning and cutting-edge advertising experiences for Kargo's advertising campaigns spanning mobile, desktop, and CTV solutions.
  • Work with Rich Media authoring tools to produce standards-compliant interactive ads
  • Employ a user-centered design to create intuitive design solutions
  • Collaborate with Client Service Managers through internal brainstorms & discussions to bring big ideas to life on the mobile screen
  • Develop an understanding of responsive design across various devices
  • Collaborate and review with design team to refine user interfaces for enhancing user experience
  • Adhere to Kargo's ad unit best practice standards in all campaign output
  • Proactively develop ongoing knowledge base of new technologies and products and identify needs and opportunities for additional advertising products
  • Contribute to product ideation with mocks & prototypes of innovative ideas.
  • Design & execute pre-sale ad campaign mocks
  • Lead and participate client brainstorms & creative meetings when requested
  • Be a subject-matter expert-own a specific function based on the current needs of the organization-you'll be one of the go-to design resources for the West Coast team
  • Act as a mentor and manager to lower level designers and help to promote their growth
  • Execute on quick-turnaround design requests from other departments as needed

Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Portfolio featuring past work experience and relevant, user-centered design solutions
  • Excellent visual design talent, with a pixel-level eye for detail
  • Passion for innovation and user experience
  • Ability to manage work autonomously, multi-task, and meet fast-evolving deadlines with a curiosity and passion for building rich, new ad experiences
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; the ability to explain your design decisions clearly and persuasively
  • Get it done attitude without compromising quality
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
  • Experienced in animation
  • Experience using Celtra Ad Builder is highly preferred but not required
  • Mobile advertising experience is highly preferred
  • Comfortability with mobile advertising, mobile UI and UX design
  • Desktop and CTV ads experience is a plus

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for variable compensation - either the Kargo Sales Incentive Plan (sales roles) or an annual discretionary bonus (all other roles). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skills.
U.S Salary Range
$70,000-$75,000 USD
Our Laurels
  • AdAge Best Places to Work
  • ThinkLA Partner of the Year
  • Built In Best Places to Work
  • Cynopsis 2025 Top Women in Media - Jeannine Shao Collins
  • Martech Breakthrough Awards - Best Overall Adtech Company
  • Digiday Media Awards Best Event
  • Cynopsis Media Impact Awards-Best CTV Platform
  • Martech Breakthrough Awards-CTV Innovation
  • Adweek Media Plan of the Year Awards - Best Use of Insights

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  • Big Picture: kargo.com
  • The Latest: Instagram (@kargomobile) and LinkedIn (Kargo)

Kargo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Kargo will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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