Brand Designer

Aquent Studios is seeking an experienced Brand Visual Designer who is artistic, hands-on, highly collaborative, and passionate about every aspect of the creative process from concept to completion. They will support a high-profile retail client for project-based design support for 3-5 months. This team is a lean collective of creatives, designers, and publishers supporting a wide range of content development needs, specializing in training as well as internal communications and event collateral for Staff, Operators, and Team Members.

The Work

Internal VIS/ Brand Guidelines

We have a working draft version of our internal brand guidelines, visual direction, and core Identity. We are looking for a Brand Visual Designer to complete a few remaining sections and translate those guidelines into a cohesive, usable visual identity system.

Key Areas You’ll Be Responsible For

Building clear, usable brand guidelines

Defining portions of the brand color and logo system

Translating portions of the strategy (motion & video) into visual rules

Creating application examples to validate the system

Creative Design

• Concept, create, and develop design assets and motion graphics for internal learning initiatives, events, and communications
• Work with the principal creative lead, learning designers, and internal stakeholders to understand visual design goals and develop innovative, effective creative solutions
• Steward the Chick-fil-A brand ensuring all art, illustration, iconography, and other design elements are in alignment with brand and visual identity standards
• Develop and present visual design concepts, visual treatments, and prototypes
  
  

Content Creation

• Concept, develop, and create high-quality design elements and multimedia content
• Develop and execute multimedia strategies, ideas, and concepts for various projects
• Conceptualize content ideas, participate in creative brainstorms, develop storyboards, and implement creative strategies
• Prototype design solutions using AI tools to streamline production and accelerate ideation
• Ensure content meets target audience objectives and aligns with brand and visual identity guidelines
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices
  
  

Project Management

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to final delivery
• Develop and manage project timelines, scheduling, budgets, and client communication
• Under the guidance of the Creative Lead, manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Align with client and communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Be self-directed, organized and a master at managing multiple projects at once
• Manage external agencies and production partners, including onboard, SOWs and key deliverables
• Finish and deliver final files according to desired specs and platform
• Ensure final product meets client expectations, quality standards, and aligns with brand guidelines
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal creative teams
• Comfortable presenting concepts, wireframes and incorporating stakeholder feedback/ direction into actionable solutions
• Adept at receiving constructive feedback, defending ideas where appropriate, and implementing solutions
• Work closely with creative specialists (writers, editors, and designers) to ensure seamless execution of projects
  
  

Required Experience

• 6 or more years working with a creative team as a design specialist
• Design portfolio showcasing range of projects and platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and AfterEffects, & Firefly
• Proficiency in presentation software: Slides, Keynote, or Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Fluency in visual design, principles, visual storytelling and creative visualization.
• Current industry knowledge and understanding of design processes, platforms, and best practices
  
  

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 Studio 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

Compensation Range: $45 – $50 hrly (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.