Contract Visual Designer - Brand Systems & Identity

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San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 158,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Aquent Studios is partnering with a global technology leader in San Diego to shape its visual identity across campaigns and brand touchpoints. You will join a small embedded creative team, bringing design systems, typography, and brand guidelines to life with hands-on execution.

3–6 years in visual/brand design, strong typography, and experience with established design systems are essential. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, plus a compelling portfolio, are required to drive

Qualifications

3–6 years of experience in visual or brand design, in-house, agency, or embedded team setting.
Strong typography and layout skills with an exceptional eye for detail and consistency.
Proven experience working within established design systems and brand guidelines.
Comfort and proficiency with photography direction, selection, cropping, and basic retouching.
A compelling portfolio showing range across brand touchpoints.

Responsibilities

Design within and maintain the brand's design systems, applying typography, layout, and visual identity guidelines.
Produce key visuals, campaign assets, templates, and brand collateral across the master brand and sub-brands.
Source and direct photography, crop, and retouch images to fit brand guidelines and visual language.
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Brand to translate direction into polished execution.
Build and update templates, guideline documents, and asset libraries for organization-wide use.
Collaborate with other designers and share feedback to maintain quality.
Incorporate feedback from reviews and iterate quickly and thoughtfully.
Stay current on typography, layout, and visual design trends relevant to the brand.