Designer III [AQ-11550]

About the role

Join a dynamic and influential organization at the forefront of its industry, where innovation and strategic vision drive impactful solutions. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values creative thinking, business acumen, and a passion for excellence, contributing to projects that shape corporate marketing, business communications, and business development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to transform complex ideas into visually stunning and effective designs, playing a pivotal part in shaping strategic communication, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal stakeholders to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, understanding their vision through active listening and diplomacy.
• Collaborate with art directors, creative directors, and cross-disciplinary teams to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategy.
• Articulate ideas and implement advanced creative solutions for multifaceted design projects, exhibiting strong business acumen.
• Conduct design consultations to conceptualize and execute solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop and co-develop creative briefs, storyboards, and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas that are persuasive and inclusive.
• Design clear and visually compelling pitches and presentations for various corporate marketing, business communications, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement project visions.
• Act as a project manager for assigned projects, creating timelines and estimates to align with project budgets.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize milestones, and influence stakeholders and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within timeframes and budgets.
• Initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints.
• Accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal communications alongside creative development and design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Five-plus years of related experience in a senior design role.
• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills.
• Advanced creative conceptual design skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing for presentations, pursuits, social and paid campaigns, and marketing collateral.
• Ability to understand a client’s vision through active listening, advanced communication, and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers, and internal team members.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines and bring impactful design that supports the vision, story, and business objectives of our clients.
• Ability to develop creative briefs, mood, and image boards.
• Sound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client-serving professionals.
• Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design, both in-house and with vendors.
• Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal communications along with creative development and design.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services industry and in creating proposals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Workfront.

Benefits

Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits through Aquent Talent, including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.