Graphic / Production Designer [AQ-15703]

About the role

Join a leading organization in the financial services sector, renowned for its unwavering commitment to its customers and a strong community focus. This established company, partnering with Aquent to find top talent, is seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to a mission of providing exceptional support and value. You will be an integral part of a team that upholds the highest standards of quality and brand consistency, directly impacting how this organization communicates with and serves its vast customer base.

Are you a detail-oriented design professional ready to make a significant impact on a dynamic creative team? This is an exciting opportunity to dive deep into the precise execution and production side of design, sharpening your technical expertise and mastering industry-leading creative software. You will play a vital role in ensuring all visual communications meet impeccable brand standards across diverse formats, directly contributing to the clarity and consistency of critical customer-facing materials. Your work will directly influence how our customers perceive and interact with our services, ensuring a seamless and trustworthy experience.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully scale, adapt, and format master design files into various digital dimensions (e.g., banners, social media graphics, web assets) and print specifications.
• Prepare flawless print-ready mechanicals, meticulously setting bleeds, color modes, crop marks, and ensuring optimal image resolution, alongside exporting perfectly optimized digital files.
• Act as a guardian of brand standards, strictly adhering to established guidelines, typography systems, color palettes, and grid structures across all resized assets.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on all files, identifying and correcting typos, verifying correct file formatting, addressing missing links, and ensuring proper layer organization before final delivery or handoff.
• Implement and maintain clear file naming conventions, logical folder structures, and robust digital asset management (DAM) organization.
• Work seamlessly with senior designers, project managers, and marketing teams to meet ambitious production deadlines and deliver high-quality assets efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 2+ years of dedicated production design and/or graphic design experience.
• Proficiency across the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A solid understanding of digital display specifications, print pre-press setup, color spaces (RGB vs. CMYK), and image resolution (DPI/PPI).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently without compromising quality.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Figma or Sketch.