Social Graphic Designer [AQ-23157]

Aquent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Studios is seeking a talented Social Graphic Designer to join our growing social creative team. You will support the development of social-first creative, campaign assets, and marketing content that engages audiences across a variety of digital channels.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative alignment, maintain brand standards, and deliver assets on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional graphic design or social media design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing social-first creative and story-driven visuals.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality social and marketing assets based on creative direction from Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Develop engaging visuals for social media, integrated marketing campaigns, internal communications, presentations, and digital experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative alignment and timely delivery of assets.
• Transform ideas and strategic concepts into polished visual solutions that align with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Contribute to creative ideation, brainstorming sessions, and concept development.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Brand consistency

Visual storytelling

Time management

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

Aquent Studios is seeking a talented and proactive Social Graphic Designer to join our growing social creative team. In this role, you will support the development of social-first creative, campaign assets, and marketing content that engages audiences across a variety of digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality social and marketing assets based on creative direction from Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Develop engaging visuals for social media, integrated marketing campaigns, internal communications, presentations, and digital experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative alignment and timely delivery of assets.
• Transform ideas and strategic concepts into polished visual solutions that align with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Contribute to creative ideation, brainstorming sessions, and concept development.

Project Collaboration

• Partner with Social Producers, Creative Leads, Strategists, Motion Designers, and other creative stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback effectively while maintaining design integrity.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Work independently after receiving initial direction, demonstrating strong organization and time management skills.

Production & Delivery

• Create and refine concepts, layouts, storyboards, and production-ready artwork.
• Prepare final assets across multiple formats and platforms, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout the creative process, from concept through final delivery.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design, social media design, digital marketing, or a related creative field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing social-first creative, campaign work, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working in fast-paced creative environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Skills & Expertise

• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual design skills, including strong understanding of hierarchy, composition, color theory, spacing, and brand consistency.
• Proven ability to generate creative ideas and execute them at a high level.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience creating presentation and communication materials in PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive feedback constructively and adapt quickly to changing project requirements.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and highly collaborative.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and responding to evolving business needs.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under tight deadlines and rapid-turn requests.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for creating impactful work.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience collaborating with creative, technical, and business partners.

Compensation Range: $45-55/hour DOE

The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.

Client Description

Aquent Studios provides custom-tailored consulting and outsourcing solutions. Our team of consultants, project managers, and creative professionals brings decades of experience to help our clients expand their capacity in marketing communications, content development, and creative media. Aquent Studios is a division of Aquent, which is the world’s largest marketing staffing firm. Aquent is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. www.aquentstudios.com