Graphic Designer / Production Designer [SK-16725]

About the Role

Aquent is partnering with an agency client known for its innovative approach to branding, advertising, and digital solutions. We are seeking a production-oriented designer who thrives on bringing creative visions to life with precision and speed. In this role, you will take initial concepts from the creative team and apply design judgment to produce final products that meet expectations for quality and brand consistency, contributing to high-profile campaigns and brand initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of professional design experience
• 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
• Professional portfolio demonstrating real-world marketing and brand work, showcasing practical application over conceptual design

Essential Tools

• Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• PowerPoint / Google Slides

Valuable Additional Skills

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

Schedule

• Average of 10 hours of work per week – some weeks may be up to 30 hours
• Availability for meetings and calls during a portion of business hours for at least two weekdays
• Project turnaround times vary: 24 hours for urgent tasks, 3-4 days for others
• Flexibility to be available for occasional collaboration for larger project kick-offs or team reviews, ideally with the ability to come into the office for one half day (Tuesday or Wednesday) or be flexible for remote collaboration