Graphic Designer

Overview

Join a leading retail organization that is at the forefront of shaping innovative customer experiences across its expansive network. We are dedicated to creating inspiring and efficient retail environments, and we’re partnering with Aquent to find exceptional talent to drive our vision forward.

Are you a visionary graphic designer with a passion for retail and visual storytelling? We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented individual to play a pivotal role in defining the future aesthetic and operational efficiency of our retail spaces. In this impactful contract position, you will be instrumental in developing a foundational Visual Merchandising Fixture Density Guide, a critical resource that will directly influence the design and layout of our next-generation retail environments. Your work will provide clear, visually compelling standards, ensuring consistency and excellence across our prototype store concepts and beyond, making a tangible difference in how customers experience our brand. This is an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our retail footprint, with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role.

TITLE: Graphic Designer – Junior 

LOCATION:  Framingham MA – Hybrid Tues and Weds

DURATION: 6 months with the potential to extend or convert to a salaried position

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week 

**What You’ll Do:**

* Design and develop a comprehensive visual and virtual merchandising catalog, articulating fixture density standards and best practices.
* Translate complex operational and merchandising concepts into clear, intuitive graphics and layouts that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including presentation and merchandising operations, to integrate design elements that embody our future retail vision.
* Ensure all visual outputs strictly adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a professional and retail-focused aesthetic.
* Produce a complete Visual Merchandising Book in digital and print-ready formats.
* Create detailed fixture density diagrams and supporting visual aids.
* Develop a comprehensive style guide to facilitate future updates and ensure ongoing consistency.

**Qualifications:**

**Must-Have:**

* 3-5 years of graphic designer experience, specifically within a visual merchandising context.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
* Demonstrated ability to balance aesthetics with clarity and functionality in design.
* Strong communication skills, comfortable collaborating with various teams and presenting design concepts effectively.
* Proven project management capabilities, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

**Nice-to-Have:**

* Experience with Canva.
* Understanding of visual merchandising principles, fixture layouts, and store design within a retail environment.

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**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!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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