Designer

Skill; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Aquent Gymnasium training

Job summary

Aquent Talent and a client in San Francisco are seeking a skilled Designer to bring the brand to life across digital, social, print and in-store experiences. You will balance conceptual thinking with precise design execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Collaborating with copywriters, art directors, and marketing, you will translate brand strategy into integrated campaigns while maintaining consistency across formats. Hybrid schedule with three days in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design or related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding across print, digital and social.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma required.

Responsibilities

• Design digital, print, and in-store assets including campaigns, social content, emails, and signage.
• Prepare production-ready files for digital and print channels, ensuring on-time delivery and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with copywriters, art directors, and marketing to translate brand strategy into campaigns.
• Contribute ideas to evolve the brand identity across touchpoints.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Typography

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $35-40 Hourly

Our team at Aquent is partnering with a client to find a skilled Designer. This role will be responsible for developing visually compelling assets that bring the brand to life across digital, social, print, and in-store experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of conceptual thinking, sharp design execution, and a keen eye for brand consistency. Operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this position works closely with cross-functional partners to deliver inspiring work that drives business results.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design & Asset Creation (80%): Design digital, print, and in-store creative assets-including campaign layouts, social content, email designs, and retail signage.
• Production & Timely Delivery (20%): Prepare production-ready files for both digital and print channels, ensuring all design deliverables are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Concept & Strategy: Partner with copywriters, art directors, and marketing teams to translate brand strategy and marketing objectives into integrated campaign concepts.
• Brand Evolution: Contribute fresh creative ideas during brainstorming sessions to support the ongoing evolution of the brand identity across all touchpoints.
• Project Execution: Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years of design experience within a creative agency or in-house brand environment.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma. Experience with After Effects or animation/motion design is a strong plus.
• Design Mastery: Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy across print and digital formats. Must present a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual design, brand systems, and multi-format execution.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the agility to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Working Environment:

• Hybrid schedule requiring 3 days a week in the office.

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.