Graphic Designer / Production Designer

Aquent is partnering with a dynamic, forward-thinking agency, renowned for its innovative approach to branding, advertising, and digital solutions. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping compelling narratives and engaging audiences, ensuring every piece of communication is polished, effective, and aligned with strategic goals. You will directly influence the visual identity and campaign success of various brands, joining a team that is passionate about pushing creative boundaries and making a tangible difference in the market.

Are you a master of precision design, eager to see your creative contributions bring campaigns to life with unparalleled accuracy and speed? In this pivotal role, you will be the trusted expert, taking initial concepts and directions from the creative team and applying your keen design judgment to produce strong, final products. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure every design not only meets but exceeds expectations for quality and brand consistency, directly contributing to the success of high-profile campaigns and brand initiatives. You will be instrumental in transforming creative concepts into stunning, on-brand deliverables that resonate with audiences and achieve strategic objectives.

This role involves an average of 10 hours of work per week, with some weeks potentially reaching up to 30 hours. We require availability for meetings and calls during a portion of business hours for at least two weekdays, with project turnaround times varying from 24 hours for urgent tasks to 3-4 days for others. Ideally, you would have the flexibility to be available for occasional collaboration for larger project kick-offs or team reviews.

What You'll Do

• Develop a wide range of digital and social media assets.
• Create compelling paid media and campaign assets.
• Design print collateral including brochures, postcards, one-sheets, and signage.
• Produce event and environmental graphics.
• Develop brand guidelines and templates.
• Adapt and resize existing creative across multiple channels and formats.
• Prepare final files for both print and digital production.
• Potentially assist with light motion/video or presentation animation.
• Design client presentations and pitch decks.
• Manage high-volume production and adaptation, including resizing campaigns and updating copy/images.
• Build multiple versions of assets and formatting decks.
• Prepare print-ready files and implement last-minute client changes without compromising quality.

Must-Have Qualifications

We are looking for a mid-level professional with 5-8+ years of experience who possesses a robust skill set and a commitment to excellence.

• Strong fundamentals in typography, layout, hierarchy, composition, and color.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.
• Proven ability to follow and maintain strict brand standards.
• Extensive production and file-preparation knowledge for both print and digital media.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable taking creative direction and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and account teams.
• Highly organized and reliable in project execution.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating real-world marketing and brand work, showcasing practical application over conceptual design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Figma
• After Effects / basic motion
• Premiere Pro or other basic video editing software
• Canva
• AI creative tools / generative design tools