Senior Analyst, Activation Design Strategy

American Express

. Support the Sr. Manager of Activation Design Strategy across sponsorship, partnership, and premium event activations . Manage day-to-day design needs and project deliverables . Collaborate with internal American

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $124,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in experiential design and brand identity translation into physical environments, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deliverables. Proficient in evaluating creative concepts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize brand experiences.

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Experiential DesignBrand DesignProduction ProcessesCreative DevelopmentCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Experiential DesignProduction DesignBrand IdentityFabrication ProcessesTechnical DocumentationVisual Identity SystemsTypographyColor TheoryGraphicsSignage

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAcrobat Pro DCAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

Branded EnvironmentsCreative AgenciesCultural TrendsBest-in-Class ExperiencesCase Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Sr. Manager of Activation Design Strategy across sponsorship, partnership, and premium event activations
Manage day-to-day design needs and project deliverables
Collaborate with internal American Express teams and external experiential agencies to optimize brand experiences
Translate brand strategy, design principles, creative territories, and brand mandatories into actionable agency guidance
Participate in creative and design reviews of concepts, layouts, renderings, materials, signage, graphics, furniture, lighting, and other experiential elements
Consolidate, organize, and communicate design feedback to internal and external partners
Review agency creative and production deliverables for material, fabrication, installation, and in-person experience implications
Evaluate brand presence and asset usage through brand mapping and design review exercises
Maintain project documentation, including creative reviews, decisions, milestones, specifications, and final deliverables
Participate in status meetings, design reviews, and agency working sessions; track open items and follow through
Support on-site reviews, load-ins, and activations when appropriate
Contribute to post-event retrospectives and document design learnings
Maintain activation design resources and references
Research experiential design, production innovation, materials, fabrication techniques, cultural and industry trends, and best-in-class brand experiences
Build and maintain a repository of case studies, inspiration, project learnings, and emerging trends
Surface relevant ideas and innovations to the broader team
Support additional Brand Design Strategy initiatives and projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in experiential design, production design, branded environments, brand design, or a similar discipline
Strong understanding of experiential design and translating brand identity into physical, three-dimensional consumer environments
Experience working with experiential agencies and familiarity with the creative development process from initial concept through production and execution
Working knowledge of fabrication and production processes, including materials, construction methods, technical documentation, installation timelines, and production terminology
Ability to evaluate creative concepts from brand and executional perspectives
Strong foundation in brand design and visual identity systems, including typography, color, materials, graphics, signage, and environmental brand expressions
Ability to communicate design feedback and direction verbally and visually
Ability to work within compressed project and production timelines and adapt to evolving priorities
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects, deliverables, and creative-development rounds simultaneously
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, creative partners, and external agencies
Knowledge of experiential design, cultural trends, and best-in-class branded experiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Acrobat Pro DC
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Ability to travel as needed for key activations, site visits, and project installations
Degree in design, graphic design, environmental design, production design, marketing, or a similar discipline
Case studies/portfolio demonstrating experience contributing to experiential, production, and/or brand design initiatives and delivering high-quality design solutions
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be pursued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities