Graphic Designer / Production Designer [SK-18489]

Skill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skill is seeking a production-oriented designer to translate concepts into polished, on-brand deliverables across digital, print, and environmental graphics. You’ll take directions from the creative team and apply strong design judgment to produce final assets quickly and accurately.

With 5-8+ years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and presentation tools, you’ll help ensure brand consistency while meeting tight deadlines for high-profile

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in typography, layout, hierarchy, composition, and color.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.
• Proven ability to follow and maintain strict brand standards.
• Extensive production and file-preparation knowledge for both print and digital media.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable taking creative direction and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and account teams.
• Highly organized and reliable in project execution.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating real-world marketing and brand work, showcasing practical application over conceptual design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides.

Responsibilities

• Develop a wide range of digital and social media assets.
• Create compelling paid media and campaign assets.
• Design print collateral including brochures, postcards, one-sheets, and signage.
• Produce event and environmental graphics.
• Develop brand guidelines and templates.
• Adapt and resize existing creative across multiple channels and formats.
• Prepare final files for both print and digital production.
• Potentially assist with light motion/video or presentation animation.
• Design client presentations and pitch decks.
• Manage high-volume production and adaptation, including resizing campaigns and updating copy/images.
• Build multiple versions of assets and formatting decks.
• Prepare print-ready files and implement last-minute client changes without compromising quality.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Hierarchy

Color theory

Brand standards

Production

File preparation

Time management

Independent work

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a dynamic, forward-thinking agency, renowned for its innovative approach to branding, advertising, and digital solutions. This agency cultivates a highly collaborative environment where creative ideas are not just welcomed but actively encouraged, and strategic thinking is at the core of delivering impactful results for a diverse portfolio of brands. Join a team that is passionate about pushing creative boundaries and making a tangible difference in the market. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping compelling narratives and engaging audiences, ensuring every piece of communication is polished, effective, and aligned with strategic goals, directly influencing the visual identity and campaign success of various brands.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a production-oriented designer who thrives on bringing creative visions to life with unparalleled precision and speed. In this pivotal role, you will be the trusted expert, taking initial concepts and directions from the creative team and applying your keen design judgment to produce strong, final products. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure every design not only meets but exceeds expectations for quality and brand consistency, directly contributing to the success of high-profile campaigns and brand initiatives. You will be instrumental in transforming creative concepts into stunning, on-brand deliverables that resonate with audiences and achieve strategic objectives. This role involves an average of 10 hours of work per week, with some weeks potentially reaching up to 30 hours. We require availability for meetings and calls during a portion of business hours for at least two weekdays, with project turnaround times varying from 24 hours for urgent tasks to 3-4 days for others. Ideally, you would have the flexibility to be available for occasional collaboration for larger project kick-offs or team reviews.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a wide range of digital and social media assets.
• Create compelling paid media and campaign assets.
• Design print collateral including brochures, postcards, one-sheets, and signage.
• Produce event and environmental graphics.
• Develop brand guidelines and templates.
• Adapt and resize existing creative across multiple channels and formats.
• Prepare final files for both print and digital production.
• Potentially assist with light motion/video or presentation animation.
• Design client presentations and pitch decks.
• Manage high-volume production and adaptation, including resizing campaigns and updating copy/images.
• Build multiple versions of assets and formatting decks.
• Prepare print-ready files and implement last-minute client changes without compromising quality.

Must-Have Qualifications

We are looking for a mid-level professional with 5-8+ years of experience who possesses a robust skill set and a commitment to excellence.

• Strong fundamentals in typography, layout, hierarchy, composition, and color.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.
• Proven ability to follow and maintain strict brand standards.
• Extensive production and file-preparation knowledge for both print and digital media.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable taking creative direction and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and account teams.
• Highly organized and reliable in project execution.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating real-world marketing and brand work, showcasing practical application over conceptual design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Figma
• After Effects / basic motion
• Premiere Pro or other basic video editing software
• Canva
• AI creative tools / generative design tools

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, 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.

What availability do we need?

Hours per week, whether they need to be reachable during our business day for calls and reviews, how much notice we can realistically give them, and how long we’d book them for.

• Average 10 hours a week, with availability for meetings/calls during a portion of business hours for at least 2 weekdays. Some projects may need a turnaround in 24 hours, others may be 3-4 days. Ideally they could come into the office for one half day (Tuesday or Wednesday), or at least be able to have the flexibility to do that for larger project kick offs or team reviews.