Brand Designer [AQ-16862]

Candidates must be in the NYC area.

Compensation Range: $100,000 – 110,000 DOE

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering organization at the forefront of its industry, renowned for making complex concepts accessible and engaging through world-class design. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your creative leadership will directly influence its mission and connect with a global audience, making a tangible difference in their impactful work.

Shape the Future of Brand Design

We are seeking a dynamic creative leader to take the helm in shaping the visual language and brand experience for this innovative organization. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in defining and executing the design vision, ensuring every touchpoint resonates with clarity and impact. Your expertise will not only guide the aesthetic direction but also foster a cohesive and compelling narrative that connects with a global audience, contributing directly to the success and mission of the company. Imagine the impact you’ll have, crafting a visual identity that speaks volumes and drives engagement across diverse initiatives!

What You Will Do

• Lead design strategy and direction for all initiatives, offerings, and critical milestones.
• Actively participate in marketing, brand, and design discussions, providing valuable feedback during planning and strategy meetings.
• Proactively take ownership of each project, from initial brainstorms to final production, with minimal instruction.
• Successfully manage project requests from various stakeholders, balancing workload to meet all deadlines.
• Utilize strong communication and organizational skills to define project scope, vision, deliverables, key messaging, and necessary assets.
• Quickly translate ideas and moodboards into sketches, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, leveraging industry-standard tools.
• Manage relationships with external agencies engaged for specific projects.
• Ensure consistency in designs across all company deliverables.
• Participate in creative reviews with team members, incorporating recommended changes into final designs.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the design thinking process.
• Proven ability and flexibility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience as a project manager and/or creative lead.
• Expertise with standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong knowledge of current digital design best practices.
• A solid understanding of visual design principles, coupled with experience in user-centered design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing the breadth of your design capabilities.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business.
• A self-starter and effective problem solver who thrives in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to clearly communicate conceptual ideas and an openness to feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studios team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

Other Requirements

This Designer will work remotely but will be in the NYC area to attend meetings as required.

6 mos, but the intent is to extend the assignment.

Compensation Range: $100,000 – 110,000 DOE

The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.