Mid-level Brand Desiogner

Overview

We’re looking for a Sr. Designer on the Aquent Studios team to support a major tech brand. You’ll be tasked with designing and producing a wide range of deliverables  (web, email, banners, guidelines, event and environmental assets, high-level image making, graphic design). Artistic sensibilities, technical proficiency, clear communication and problem-solving abilities are essential. Illustration and motion design skills are a huge plus.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with CDs, Designers and Art Directors to maintain the aesthetic of the brand and ensure all materials are designed and produced accordingly
Taking conceptual direction from CDs to create mockups and execute for final delivery
Maintaining awareness of industry trends, incorporate new techniques, and informs others
Proactively anticipating issues, suggesting solutions, and thinking of the big picture
Managing multiple projects and meeting all deadlines while working collaboratively within a fast paced, reiterative environment

What you need to succeed:

Ability to create high quality assets: an eye for detail with a sophisticated, bold and  expressive aesthetic
Passion for design, pride in your craft, and desire to take the work even further
Knowledge of design elements  (color, typography, and composition)  is essential
Experience working with design systems
Keen understanding/awareness of brand appropriate aesthetic, culture and audience when creating assets
Ability to quickly grasp and appropriately translate client brand guidelines
Ability to accept and design against feedback from colleagues in a rapid iterative design process 
Ability to work collaboratively within fast paced timelines
Exceptional attention to detail and process
Confident, articulate presentation skills to effectively deliver creative and explain the rationale behind design decisions
Knowledge of video or animation tools is a big plus. A general interest in computers and an aptitude for learning new technology are vital.

Experience:

5+  years of experience working in an in-house creative team or agency
A well-rounded portfolio showcasing a solid design aesthetic, artistic sensibilities and skills
Ability to work in all facets of digital spaces and screens
Graphic design, high-level image making
Brand system design experience
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Motion graphics/animation skills a huge plus (After Effects)
Any added skills such as photography or illustration another big plus

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