Brand Designer

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Beaverton, OR seeks a Brand Designer to lead experiential campaigns across physical, digital, and hybrid environments. You will partner with Creative Directors to shape seasonal activations, pop-ups, and retail experiences, translating concepts into immersive storytelling.

You'll guide multidisciplinary teams, maintain brand consistency, and push creative boundaries with new mediums while staying ahead of cultural trends. Strong portfolio and 10+ years required.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing exceptional retail brand storytelling and experiential design.
• 10+ years of experience leading concept, design, narrative, and art direction within a branded content, agency, editorial, or marketing environment.
• Deep expertise in seasonal campaigns and physical/digital activations (pop-ups, retail spaces, live events, and hybrid environments).
• Mastery of design, typography, and visual communication, with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and align diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to guide creative teams through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, design, narrative, and art direction for seasonal activations, pop-ups, live events, and hybrid experiences.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, operations, and external agencies to deliver elevated and cohesive brand experiences.
• Run and actively contribute to creative reviews, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and design excellence.
• Prototype, pilot, and scale cutting-edge digital and physical experiences, testing new platforms and mediums to push boundaries.
• Stay at the forefront of cultural, creative, and technological trends, bringing fresh insights to the design process.

Skills

Portfolio

Brand storytelling

Art direction

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Typography

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Keynote

After Effects

Premiere

Miro

SketchUp

Unreal Engine

Job description

We are seeking a Brand Designer In this dynamic creative leadership position, you will partner with Creative Directors to guide multi-disciplinary teams in crafting seasonal campaigns and activations. You will be the driving force behind immersive storytelling, transforming abstract concepts into breathtaking physical, digital, and hybrid experiences—including pop-ups, retail environments, live events, and interactive platforms. Your work will ensure brand consistency, elevate the craft of experiential design, and pilot innovative new mediums that captivate consumers and leave a lasting cultural footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, design, narrative, and art direction for seasonal retail activations, pop-ups, live events, and hybrid experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including marketing, production, operations, and external agencies, to deliver elevated and cohesive brand experiences.
• Run and actively contribute to creative reviews, fostering a collaborative culture of constructive feedback, iteration, and design excellence.
• Prototype, pilot, and scale cutting-edge digital and physical experiences, testing new platforms and mediums to breakthrough traditional retail boundaries.
• Stay at the forefront of cultural, creative, and technological trends, bringing fresh insights and external inspiration to the design process.

Must-Have Qualifications

• A stunning professional portfolio showcasing exceptional retail brand storytelling, experiential design, and art direction. (Portfolio submission is required for consideration).
• 10+ years of experience leading concept, design, narrative, and art direction within a branded content, agency, editorial, or marketing environment.
• Deep expertise in seasonal campaigns and physical/digital activations (pop-ups, retail spaces, live events, and hybrid environments).
• Mastery of design, typography, and visual communication, with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and align diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to guide creative teams through ambiguity.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience designing for premier global athletic, outdoor, or premium lifestyle retail brands.
• Familiarity with interactive and 3D design tools such as Keynote, After Effects, Premiere, Miro, SketchUp, or Unreal Engine.
• A Bachelor's degree in design or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).