Senior Designer

Job Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years.

Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Agency
123, as part of Global Communications, is McDonald’s in‑house creative agency. We provide enterprise‑wide managed services and creative solutions for the benefit of McDonald’s Corporation. Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across the business to develop sound strategies and compelling productions in support of a wide variety of internal initiatives. We focus on assessing project requirements and delivering solutions that successfully address stakeholder objectives.

We’re looking for a creative, forward‑thinking Senior Designer to join our team. You’ll be part of McDonald’s Agency
123 Production & Design group, creating high‑impact design work across digital, print, experiential, video, events, and communications.

As a Senior Designer, you’ll own projects from concept through delivery, collaborate directly with cross‑functional partners, and help guide other designers. You’ll play a key role in evolving design systems, ensuring brand consistency, and continually pushing for creative excellence. You bring enthusiasm for shaping McDonald’s brand expression, paired with meticulous attention to detail, a strong visual aesthetic, and an eye for emerging design trends.

This role requires both hands‑on craft and leadership in execution — balancing detail‑oriented design with the ability to see the big picture.

• Lead design projects end‑to‑end, from concept development and mockups to refinement and final production.
• Create across digital, print, social, video, experiential, and environmental platforms.
• Deliver polished, pixel‑perfect design work that meets the highest standards of craft and storytelling.
• Contribute to the evolution of design systems, ensuring consistency across touchpoints.
• Explore new mediums and innovative approaches to keep the brand fresh and forward‑looking.

• Apply and uphold McDonald’s Visual Identity System (VIS ) across all projects.
• Ensure creative work ladders up to McDonald’s brand standards.
• Act as a brand ambassador, advocating for consistency and excellence in every execution.

• Partner with Global Communications, Global Marketing, and other teams to align creative with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Creative Operations, and Experience teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Present and articulate design concepts to stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

• Provide guidance and feedback to designers, interns, and contractors.
• Help manage project workflows, timelines, and priorities.
• Champion creative excellence and inspire the team to explore new ideas.
• Support the Design Lead in maintaining alignment and elevating team culture.

Skills and Characteristics

• Deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Ability to lead projects independently while balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and proactive problem‑solver.
• Team player with a…