Senior Designer at Monks

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). About the role • Requires 3 days/week onsite in Cupertino, CA Monks is a global, purely digital, data-driven creative production company on a mission to build brands and experiences at the intersection of creativity, technology, and culture. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to deliver world-class creative at speed and scale. Monks is looking for an exceptional Visual Designer to collaborate hand in hand with one of our largest clients based in Cupertino in an embedded model. In this role, you will create various internal communication pieces seen by the client’s directors and managers. In addition, you will work alongside teams of Product Managers, Producers, and Strategists to communicate the impact our team creates. The ideal candidate for the role obsesses over typography and favors clean, minimal design. You will be responsible for creating internal communication pieces for the client’s internal products. The designs include keynote presentations, responsive website design, and email design. You must be comfortable working in an iterative process. Sensitivity to typography and composition is essential. Communication in a one-on-one and group setting is one of the biggest components of this role. The position requires deliverables to be provided under tight deadlines and with input from many cross-functional stakeholders. Above all, the role requires a dedicated individual who understands the client’s high standards and design aesthetic to the core and shares our dedication to advancing education globally. Responsibilities • Design keynote presentations and internal communication materials for client teams and leadership • Create responsive layouts for web and email communications • Collaborate closely with teams of Product Managers, Producers, Strategists, copywriters, and Creative partners • Work as part of a global Monks team of designers and creatives across time zones • Maintain meticulous attention to detail and pixel-perfect execution • Ensure consistency across formats while adhering to Apple brand and design guidelines • Manage files, naming conventions, and assets with exceptional organization • Deliver high-quality work under tight timelines in a production environment • Participate actively in feedback cycles and iterative design processes • Represent Monks from a design point of view while embedded client-side Please be attentive to the requirements for this role and accompany your portfolio with a short cover letter detailing why you’re the right Monk for the job. Key Qualifications: You’re a thoughtful designer who balances creativity with precision. You care deeply about typography, composition, and storytelling. You thrive in collaborative environments, stay organized under pressure, and take pride in delivering beautiful, consistent work at scale • 5+ years of experience in visual, marketing, or interactive design • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator • Experience with Keynote and Sketch (After Effects or Premiere skills are a plus) • Excellent typography, layout, and composition skills • Meticulous attention to detail, pixel-perfect precision. • Ability to work with creative design and storytelling. • Experience with marketing design: responsive websites, emails, and logo identity . • Diligence in file-naming structures and file organization. • Prior experience in a time-sensitive production environment. • Expert communicator. • Experience working with copywriters. Education • BFA, BA, MA, or equivalent professional experience Additional Requirements • Portfolio demonstrating creative and production design work (required) • Ability to work onsite in Cupertino three days per week • Resume must be accompanied by a portfolio or website link At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. #LI-HYBRID #LI-ZZ1 What We Offer Benefits • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here! • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays • 401k with company contribution • Paid parental leave • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!) This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time. Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Salary Range: $90,000—$110,000 USDAbout Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.