Graphic Designer (213174)

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a highly skilled Graphic Designer to join a dynamic web retail design team, partnering with a leading online retailer that shapes the digital shopping experience for millions. This three-month contract role offers a chance to directly impact product presentation and brand visuals across digital touchpoints.

As part of the team, you will design strongly branded promotional graphics, optimize images for performance, and develop clean templates and style guides, while coordinating

Qualifications

• Online portfolio is REQUIRED.
• 4+ years minimum experience in a web production environment.
• BA/BS in Design or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Dreamweaver/HTML/CSS.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated web expertise, intrinsic design ability, and strong typographic skills.

Responsibilities

• Design strongly branded promotional graphics that capture attention and drive customer action.
• Optimize digital images for maximum download efficiency without compromising visual quality.
• Develop clean, effective graphic templates and styleguides to ensure brand consistency and streamline production workflows.
• Manage multiple project requests simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Portfolio

4+ years experience

Strong typography

Branding

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent

Education

Bachelor's in Design

Tools

Illustrator

Dreamweaver

HTML/CSS

Job description

Aquent is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Graphic Designer to join a dynamic web retail design team, partnering with a leading online retailer that shapes the digital shopping experience for millions. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact how products are presented and perceived, contributing to the visual identity of a globally recognized platform. If you're passionate about creating visually compelling web experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this three-month contract role offers a chance to see your designs come to life for a massive audience.

About the Role

As a Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal and user experience of a major online retail platform. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the visual standards that guide customer interaction, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand presence across various digital touchpoints. Your designs will directly influence customer engagement and the overall aesthetic quality of the online shopping journey.

What You'll Do

• Design strongly branded promotional graphics that capture attention and drive customer action.
• Optimize digital images for maximum download efficiency without compromising visual quality.
• Develop clean, effective graphic templates and styleguides to ensure brand consistency and streamline production workflows.
• Manage multiple project requests simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Online portfolio of work is REQUIRED.
• 4+ years of minimum experience in a web production environment.
• BA/BS in Design or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Dreamweaver/HTML/CSS.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated web expertise, intrinsic design ability, and strong typographic skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Flash and ActionScript.