Are you ready to bring your creative vision to life for millions of consumers nationwide? Partnering with Aquent, a leading global talent agency, you will join the dynamic in-house creative studio of one of the country’s most iconic retail brands. In this role, your design expertise will directly shape high-impact marketing campaigns, transforming creative concepts into engaging visual stories across both print and digital channels. This is your opportunity to make an immediate, tangible impact on a household brand during its most exciting retail seasons.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a versatile, hands-on creative professional to dive into a fast-paced production environment. Collaborating closely with creative leads, fellow designers, and production managers, you will be instrumental in crafting the visual identity for major seasonal initiatives, retail promotions, e-commerce platforms, email campaigns, and social media content. You will have the unique advantage of working with an established, supportive creative team where your contributions are recognized instantly on a national scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce a wide array of attention-grabbing creative assets for retail signage, promotional flyers, print advertisements, and out-of-home campaigns.
- Develop and adapt digital assets to ensure a cohesive brand experience across e-commerce websites, email marketing, social media platforms, and digital advertising.
- Execute designs meticulously, adhering to established creative briefs and comprehensive brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency and excellence.
- Seamlessly adapt existing creative concepts across diverse formats, dimensions, and channels to maximize campaign reach and impact.
- Manage multiple design assignments concurrently, expertly balancing deadlines, revisions, and evolving campaign priorities with efficiency and precision.
- Collaborate closely with creative leads, fellow designers, and production managers to streamline workflows and ensure projects progress smoothly from concept to final delivery.
- Actively participate in regular studio meetings, providing clear progress updates and proactively identifying and addressing potential production challenges.
- Prepare and organize creative files with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to project requirements and established production workflows for seamless execution.
What You’ll Bring
- Professional graphic design experience gained within an agency or an in-house creative team, specifically working with retail, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer brands.
- A robust portfolio showcasing strong hands-on design experience across both print and digital marketing channels.
- Proficiency with essential Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Demonstrated experience in creating or adapting retail marketing materials, promotional graphics, campaign assets, or similar high-volume creative deliverables.
- Exceptional attention to detail in layout, typography, and maintaining strict brand consistency.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively, work efficiently under tight deadlines, and respond constructively to last-minute changes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills that foster a positive team environment.
- A positive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach to creative production challenges.
Qualifications That Will Set You Apart
- Experience designing for a major retailer, sporting goods company, apparel brand, or a consumer-facing e-commerce business.
- Familiarity with Adobe XD and Figma, including migrating files or developing reusable components.
- Experience with Adobe Workfront or comparable creative project management platforms.
- Previous experience producing retail flyers, point-of-purchase signage, or out-of-home advertising.
- Basic motion graphics or video production experience.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Collaborate and grow alongside experienced designers and production managers within a supportive, established studio environment.
- Contribute to a diverse range of projects, including print collateral, e-commerce visuals, email campaigns, social media content, and exciting promotional initiatives.
- See your designs come to life and impact customers across the nation for a well-loved retail brand.
- Jump in and make an immediate impact, supporting the team during one of its most crucial retail seasons.
