Mid Level Creative Designer

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a premier global financial organization, a true powerhouse in its industry, known for its stability, scale, and commitment to excellence. This client is currently undergoing an exciting visual rebrand, refreshing its dynamic identity across all customer touchpoints. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative team that blends the agility of an agency with the robust support of a corporate leader.

We are seeking a highly versatile and adaptable creative designer to join this impactful team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the visual universe of a leading financial institution, making a tangible impact on how millions experience their brand. If you’re ready to hit the ground running, bringing your solid design expertise and innovative spirit to a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility rebrand rollout.

You will be instrumental in implementing a fresh, dynamic brand identity, translating strategic vision into compelling visual assets across a diverse range of media. From crafting original concepts to adapting existing tactics, your work will directly influence customer engagement and brand perception during this exciting transformation. You’ll navigate complex corporate review processes with grace, ensuring visual excellence and brand consistency at every turn.

What You’ll Do

• Print & Layout (50%): Concept, design, and lay out print ads, brochures, multi-page books, and long-form publications.
• Digital Media & Display (40%): Iterate and execute digital display tactics (banner ads, social post graphics, web assets) using established design systems and libraries.
• Environmental & Experiential (10%): Create large-scale out-of-home (OOH) graphics, elevator wraps, and event signage.
• Brand Implementation: Interpret new brand guidelines quickly and execute assets in bulk to support the ongoing rebrand rollout.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner smoothly across teams and navigate multi-layered corporate review processes with patience, grace, and flexibility.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Portfolio: A strong showcase demonstrating elevated design fundamentals, strong layout skills, and the ability to work within institutional, Fortune-level brand guidelines.
• Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Figma Skills: Working knowledge of Figma to collaborate on digital assets and UI layouts.
• Adaptability & Temperament: A resilient, “roll with the punches” attitude, possessing the humility, enthusiasm, and patience required to thrive in a corporate environment with extensive review layers.
• Fast Ramp-Up: Ability to step in mid-stream during an active rebrand and hit the ground running.

What Will Set You Apart

• Web Page UI & System Design: Experience with full-page UI design in Figma using established component libraries, design templates, and basic UX principles.
• Animation / Motion Design: Experience creating motion graphics or animated assets for digital displays.
• Advanced Retouching & AI: High-level photo editing skills or experience leveraging Generative AI tools within your creative workflow (especially for visualizing physical objects).
• Financial Industry Background: Prior experience in financial services or corporate institutional environments is a plus (though not required—training will be provided!).

Why Join Us

• High-Visibility Work: Play a central role in rolling out a multi-channel visual rebrand for a premier global financial organization.
• Agency Vibe, Corporate Support: Enjoy the creative energy of agency-style projects within a team culture that values, respects, and treats its people well.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $42 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!

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.