Designer III

Skill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Online training (Aquent Gymnasium)

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to translate complex ideas into visually compelling design and to shape strategic communications for our internal partners.

Join a dynamic, hybrid work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentoring, and delivering high-impact marketing and business development visuals across multiple client offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Five-plus years of related experience as a senior graphic designer.
• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills.
• Advanced creative conceptual design skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing for presentations, pursuits, social and paid campaigns, and marketing collateral.
• Ability to understand a client's vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers, and internal team members.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines and bring impactful design that supports the vision, story, and business objectives of our clients.
• Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design, both in-house and with vendors.
• Agreeable to a hybrid work arrangement - remotely and at a local office on Day 1 and as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal stakeholders to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, understanding their vision through active listening and diplomacy.
• Collaborate with art directors, creative directors, and cross-disciplinary teams to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategy.
• Articulate ideas and implement advanced creative solutions for multifaceted design projects, exhibiting strong business acumen.
• Conduct design consultations to conceptualize and execute solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop and co-develop creative briefs, storyboards, and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas that are persuasive and inclusive.
• Design clear and visually compelling pitches and presentations for various corporate marketing, business communications, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement project visions.
• Act as a project manager for assigned projects, creating timelines and estimates to align with project budgets.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize milestones, and influence stakeholders and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within timeframes and budgets.
• Initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints.
• Accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal communications alongside creative development and design.

Skills

Active listening

Diplomacy

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Presentation design

Brand guidelines

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline

Equivalent work experience as Senior Graphic Designer

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Join a dynamic and influential organization at the forefront of its industry, where innovation and strategic vision drive impactful solutions. This company is committed to fostering strong relationships with its internal stakeholders and delivering compelling, strategy-rooted design solutions that propel business forward. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values creative thinking, business acumen, and a passion for excellence, contributing to projects that shape corporate marketing, business communications, and business development initiatives.

About the Role

Are you a talented and motivated creative professional with design strategy and innovative solutions at your core? We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our team and make a significant impact by transforming complex ideas into visually stunning and effective designs. In this role, you will not only craft engaging visuals but also play a pivotal part in shaping strategic communication, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring peers. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your advanced conceptual thinking to drive business objectives and deliver outstanding experiences for our internal partners.

Start date: August 31, 2026

Term: 3-6 months with extension

Hours: 9 am-6 pm ET

Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, St. Louis

Candidates must be in one of these locations, near a client office, and agree to a hybrid work arrangement. They will need to be in the office on their first day and as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal stakeholders to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, understanding their vision through active listening and diplomacy.
• Collaborate with art directors, creative directors, and cross-disciplinary teams to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategy.
• Articulate ideas and implement advanced creative solutions for multifaceted design projects, exhibiting strong business acumen.
• Conduct design consultations to conceptualize and execute solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop and co-develop creative briefs, storyboards, and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas that are persuasive and inclusive.
• Design clear and visually compelling pitches and presentations for various corporate marketing, business communications, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement project visions.
• Act as a project manager for assigned projects, creating timelines and estimates to align with project budgets.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize milestones, and influence stakeholders and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within timeframes and budgets.
• Initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints.
• Accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal communications alongside creative development and design.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience as a Senior Graphic Designer.
• Five-plus years of related experience as a senior graphic designer.
• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills.
• Advanced creative conceptual design skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing for presentations, pursuits, social and paid campaigns, and marketing collateral.
• Ability to understand a client's vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers, and internal team members.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines and bring impactful design that supports the vision, story, and business objectives of our clients.
• Ability to develop creative briefs, mood, and image boards.
• Sound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client-serving professionals.
• Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design, both in-house and with vendors.
• Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal communications along with creative development and design.
• Agreeable to a hybrid work arrangement - remotely and at a local office on Day 1 and as required by business needs.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services industry and in creating proposals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Workfront.

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.