Graphic Designer (Digital & Motion)

Overview

We are partnering with a large, well-known client to hire a Graphic Designer with motion capabilities to support high-volume digital marketing production in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role focuses primarily on digital creative execution, including online ads, web banners, social media assets, and marketing campaigns. The designer will work within established brand guidelines and templates to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables across multiple digital channels.

Success in this role requires strong design execution, motion graphics capability, clear communication, and the ability to work within structured workflows while managing multiple deadlines.

This is an ideal role for a designer who thrives in execution-focused environments, enjoys producing polished digital marketing assets, and is comfortable collaborating with cross-functional marketing and creative teams.

What You Will Do

Digital Graphic Design (Primary Focus)

Design and produce digital marketing assets, including:

• Online advertising creatives
• Web banners and promotional graphics
• Social media assets
• Email marketing visuals
• Campaign graphics for digital platforms

Responsibilities include:

• Developing accurate, production-ready layouts aligned with brand and technical standards
• Working within established templates and design systems
• Preparing assets for digital publishing and campaign execution
• Evaluating the reuse of existing photography or creative assets
• Producing graphic elements such as icons, slugs, headings, and promotional visuals
• Providing revisions based on stakeholder feedback

Print production experience is considered an asset but is not a primary focus of the role.

Motion Graphics & Video Support

Support motion-based creative for digital campaigns, including:

• Motion graphics for social media and digital ads
• Animated promotional graphics
• Editing and assembling short-form video assets
• Applying animation principles such as timing, typography motion, and visual pacing
• Ensuring brand consistency across animated content

Candidates should demonstrate motion work within their portfolio.

Execution & Communication Expectations (Critical to Success)

This role requires strong ownership of execution, communication, and workflow discipline.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending project kickoffs and gathering complete requirements
• Quickly assimilating and retaining project information for future work
• Following established templates, documentation, and production workflows
• Communicating project status clearly and proactively to stakeholders
• Flagging risks, missing information, or potential delays early
• Ensuring all deliverables are accurate and meet brand and technical guidelines
• Resolving all proof comments before final submission
• Maintaining orderly and sustainable file management practices
• Demonstrating high attention to detail and consistency across deliverables
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What You Bring

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong experience designing digital marketing assets such as online ads, banners, and social media graphics
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro
• Proficient knowledge of Figma or Adobe XD for digital design collaboration
• Strong layout, typography, and visual design skills
• Experience preparing production-ready digital assets
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design or related field

Portfolio required (must include digital design work and motion graphics examples).

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail or promotional marketing experience
• Experience creating assets for digital advertising campaigns
• Familiarity with AI-supported design tools
• Exposure to 3D design tools
• Print production experience

Who Will Thrive in This Role

Designers who succeed in this role typically:

• Enjoy execution-focused design work with clear processes
• Are comfortable working within templates and established brand systems
• Take ownership of deadlines and proactively communicate status
• Maintain strong organization and file management practices
• Balance speed with precision in high-volume environments
• Collaborate effectively with marketing, creative, and production teams

This Role May Not Be a Fit If

• You prefer conceptual brand or campaign ideation over execution
• You are uncomfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
• You prefer loosely structured creative environments without established workflows
• You have limited experience with digital advertising assets or motion graphics

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $22 to $26/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. 

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
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