Graphic Designer - STAIR : Job Details

STAIR is seeking a highly organized and creative professional with a passion for art and design to join our marketing team as a full-time Graphic Designer in Hudson, NY. The ideal candidate will bring both design expertise and strong commercial acumen to this dynamic role.

ABOUT STAIR

Established in 2001, STAIR Galleries is located in the heart of Hudson, New York's vibrant antiques and shopping district. As one of America's leading regional auction houses, our dedicated team of professionals provides exceptional expertise, exemplary client service, and a shared passion for art and antiques. STAIR is intentionally small, fostering flexibility and personalized service. Our creative business strategy allows us to sell single items or entire estates, emphasizing Selling Interesting Things, From Interesting People. We understand the rapidly changing auction market and respond to our clients' needs with integrity, balancing modern marketplace expectations with the charm of a traditional auction house.

Working at an auction house offers a dynamic, fulfilling career for those with a sincere appreciation for fine art, antiques, history, and culture. Your work will reach top collectors, curators, artists, and buyers, significantly impacting the auction experience. The excitement of auctions, anticipation of bidding wars, and satisfaction of successful sales create a unique and exhilarating atmosphere.

JOB SUMMARY

As the Graphic Designer for STAIR, you will be responsible for designing and developing all creative assets reflecting the STAIR brand, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives. You will collaborate closely with team members to bring the STAIR brand to life across our website, digital presence, advertising, new business proposals, and more. You will lead relationships with vendors and partners, such as publishers, printers, and fabricators, to execute special projects. You are adaptable and able to pivot to diverse design needs, collaborative and open to refinement, and excited to contribute to building a heritage brand while honing a point of view that shapes our identity and client experience. In an average week, you might collaborate with a specialist on a newsletter or feature story, design branding for a new tentpole auction, develop a print ad for a major publication, or assist with a marketing photoshoot for an upcoming consignment. You are a proactive doer with excellent communication and time management skills, driven by a passion for art history, fine art, antiques, and storytelling.

This role reports to the Director of Marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently manage your workload based on timelines and deadlines, clearly communicating your approach and support needed in our fast-paced team environment.
• Lead design efforts across digital and print marketing materials, including advertisements, banners, email newsletters, and gallery enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop sale-specific branding for single-owner and tentpole sales, crafted with intention, informed by art history, and tailored to the property type, client, and market needs.
• Partner with the Photography Lead to ensure visual consistency across brand photography for the website, advertising, and printed materials.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to maintain the editorial calendar and contribute editorial ideas, coverage, and content across STAIR channels.
• Work with the Director of Marketing to identify opportunities to grow the STAIR brand and establish creative consistency that supports business goals.
• Partner with administrative and specialist teams to develop business proposals, managing project timelines, creating text and visuals, and implementing templates for future projects.
• Manage creative updates to the website and weekly newsletters, ensuring consistency in messaging and visual approach.
• Adapt designs to meet varying project requirements, incorporating feedback constructively to refine and evolve creative output.

WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Have a sincere appreciation for fine art, antiques, and the stories surrounding the world of art and antiques.
• Are business-minded, with an ability to align designs with strategic business needs and objectives.
• Are adaptable to diverse design needs, thriving in a dynamic environment with varied creative challenges.
• Can embrace constructive feedback that may differ from your aesthetic preference.
• Are a polished professional communicator, capable of articulating ideas clearly and professionally in all interactions with team members, vendors, and partners.
• Are excited to expand your portfolio with a diverse set of projects and mediums.
• Want to join a growing, collaborative team passionate about telling interesting stories about interesting people.
• Seek an engaging, in-person work environment where you can connect deeply with art, antiques, and history.
• Are eager to develop creative work hands-on while leveraging insights to evolve your approach and perspective.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Art History, Graphic Design, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in marketing, advertising, or creative industries. Experience in art, auction-related companies or creative institutions is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and maintain a polished, professional demeanor.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding of typography and composition principles. Experience or interest in photography and video is a plus.
• Proficient understanding or experience with content management systems (CMS) and relevant software and tools (e.g., WordPress, MailChimp).
• A business-minded approach, with the ability to align creative work with organizational goals and market demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

• Do you understand this position is onsite?
• Tell us about your approach to design and describe your style.
• How have you pivoted your design style in your day-to-day work?
• Tell us about your experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?
• Why do you want to join the Marketing team at STAIR?
• How have you adapted your design style to meet the needs of your clients?

Work Location: In person