Ai Graphic Designer – Digital Creative Job at STARK in New York

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Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Reports to: VP of Creative and Content

At STARK, we believe in the power of design to elevate, inspire, and innovate. We are seeking a Mid-Level Graphic Designer with a passion for pushing creative boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in brand excellence. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives at the intersection of craft and innovation — blending timeless design principles with the latest in AI-driven creativity, motion, and digital storytelling.

The successful candidate will not only execute but also imagine and reimagine what STARK’s visual identity can look like across digital platforms. You’ll bring together the elegance of our brand with breakthrough creative thinking, delivering assets that feel both timeless and visionary.

Why Join STARK? At STARK, you’ll have the rare opportunity to honor a legacy brand while shaping its future. This role is about more than creating assets — it’s about crafting experiences that define how STARK is seen, felt, and remembered. You’ll be encouraged to push creative limits, embrace innovation, and reimagine what’s possible, all while upholding the elegance and integrity of the STARK brand.

This is your chance to blend tradition with innovation — to be part of a creative team that sets the standard while constantly raising it.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative & Brand Innovation: Conceptualize, design, and deliver inspiring digital assets that reflect STARK’s heritage of luxury and innovation.
• Balance brand guidelines with a spirit of experimentation to push creative boundaries and bring fresh storytelling to life.
• Partner with creative leadership to evolve brand expression in ways that feel both authentic and breakthrough.

AI-Powered Creativity

• Harness AI creative tools (MidJourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, Runway, etc.) to develop new aesthetics, visuals, and formats that amplify STARK’s storytelling.
• Write and refine AI prompts to generate powerful imagery that complements traditional design workflows.
• Explore cutting-edge AI platforms to accelerate innovation and discover unexpected creative solutions.

Motion & Digital Storytelling

• Bring designs to life with motion graphics, short-form video, and animation, creating dynamic content optimized for digital channels.
• Build immersive visual experiences that engage audiences and elevate STARK’s presence across platforms.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in motion, digital formats, and AI to ensure the brand leads creatively.

Collaboration & Execution

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — marketing, digital, and creative — to ensure cohesive execution across campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects with precision, delivering work that meets deadlines without compromising imagination or craft.
• Present and champion bold ideas, inspiring colleagues and stakeholders with forward-thinking design solutions.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional design experience in digital-first creative environments (luxury, fashion, lifestyle, or agency background preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Demonstrated skill in motion graphics, animation, and digital storytelling.
• Hands-on expertise with AI creative platforms (MidJourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, Runway, etc.) and curiosity to continuously explore new ones.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, and composition with a refined eye for luxury branding.
• A portfolio that showcases both polished brand-aligned work and boundary-pushing creative exploration.
• A collaborative spirit and the confidence to present innovative ideas that inspire others.
• Experience in home interiors or lifestyle brands generating photo realistic environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Great Paid Time Off Policy
• 401k match

Company Info

About Us

With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

Our Mission To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Our Heritage Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 85,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Hybrid, New York, NY, US).