Graphic Designer (Illustrator) [AQ-14806]

About the role

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering global e-commerce platform that is revolutionizing how people shop and connect. This innovative company is dedicated to crafting seamless experiences for millions worldwide, and as a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in shaping its future by attracting top talent and defining its visual identity. Step into a dynamic team where your creative vision will directly influence how this vibrant company engages with the world. This is a unique contract opportunity for a highly skilled creative professional with a strong focus on illustration to be instrumental in defining and elevating the Employer Brand. You will craft compelling visual narratives that attract and engage exceptional talent, bringing the brand to life through thoughtful, high-quality design. Your work will make a tangible difference in recruitment efforts and storytelling across diverse audiences and channels, directly influencing how top talent perceives and connects with this innovative company, leaving a lasting mark on its identity and growth.

What You'll Do

• Design distinctive logos, icons, badges, and visual marks that effectively support and enhance the Employer Brand.
• Conceptualize and develop engaging merchandise such as pins, patches, stickers, apparel graphics, and other branded items.
• Continuously expand and evolve the Employer Brand's visual asset library, ensuring consistency and freshness.
• Create compelling illustrations, patterns, textures, and supporting graphics for various applications.
• Develop essential assets for presentations, recruiting events, social media platforms, career sites, and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure all creative work strictly adheres to brand guidelines while actively contributing to the establishment of a distinct Employer Brand identity.
• Prepare production-ready files for both print and digital applications, ensuring high-quality output.
• Collaborate closely with Employer Brand strategy, recruitment marketing, and enterprise creative partners to achieve shared goals.
• Iterate rapidly on designs based on feedback, demonstrating agility and efficiency while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• 3 – 7 years of experience in graphic or brand design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in logo design, iconography, illustration, merchandise or environmental graphics, and brand identity work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and layout principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative direction into polished and effective design assets.
• Comfortable working independently and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Figma.
• Strong illustration skills.
• Proficiency in motion graphics (e.g., After Effects).
• Experience in apparel or merchandise design.
• Experience creating print-ready production files.