Graphic Designer (Temporary Position)

#MaesaMagic

The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands cross beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com .

#MaesaMagic

The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com .

Maesa is looking for a temporary Graphic Designer for 6-Months with a strong focus on digital and social design, with additional experience in packaging. This role requires a high level of execution, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple brands and channels while maintaining consistency.

This role will be based in NYC, with a hybrid 3 days week in office schedule.

Responsibilities

Design assets across digital and social channels, including social media, paid media, and e-commerce

Develop and execute creative concepts aligned to brand strategy

Maintain and apply brand guidelines across multiple brands

Design and refine packaging, including print-ready files and production support

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver creative on time and at a high standard

Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment

Incorporate AI tools into the design process where applicable

Qualifications

5–8+ years of graphic design experience

Experience in beauty, luxury, fashion, or a related industry preferred

Agency experience and/or experience working across multiple brands strongly preferred

Strong portfolio demonstrating digital/social work and packaging experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Working knowledge of Figma or similar tools

Strong typography, layout, and color skills

Understanding of social platforms and digital formats

Ability to take direction, apply feedback, and iterate quickly

Heavy interest or experience in AI capabilities with Creative

Detail-oriented and organized

Able to manage multiple priorities across brands

Clear communicator and collaborative

Comfortable working independently when needed

Other Preferred Qualifications

Experience in motion or basic animation (After Effects)

Familiarity with AI design tools and workflows

Experience preparing files for print and working with vendors

PAY RANGE:

$33/hr - $38/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Our Commitment to You

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Our EVP

Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic everyday. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.

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