Social Graphic Designer [AQ-24612]

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

Job summary

Aquent Studios is seeking a visionary graphic designer to join our social creative team. You will shape visual experiences that captivate millions, translating strategic direction into compelling assets for social and digital campaigns.

Collaborate with Social Producers, Creative Leads, and Strategists to deliver on-brand work, manage multiple projects, and maintain design integrity from concept to final production. A strong portfolio and expert CC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in graphic design or related field.
• Strong portfolio of social-first creative work.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality social and marketing assets.
• Craft engaging visual content for social platforms and campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Transform concepts into brand-aligned visual solutions.
• Contribute to ideation and brainstorming sessions.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with quality.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media design

Digital marketing

Brand consistency

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a visionary storyteller with a deep passion for creating stunning, social-first designs? Aquent Studios seeking an exceptional individual to join a vibrant social creative team where your talent will be instrumental in bringing impactful stories to life. In this pivotal role, you won’t just design; you’ll shape visual experiences that captivate and connect with millions, directly influencing the direction of major campaigns and leaving an indelible mark on the brand’s presence and user engagement. This is your opportunity to leverage your creativity in an environment where your work has immediate and far-reaching impact, collaborating with industry leaders to define the future of digital communication.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high-quality social and marketing assets that translate creative direction into compelling visuals.
• Craft engaging visual content for social media platforms, integrated marketing campaigns, internal communications, presentations, and various digital experiences.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, ensuring creative alignment and the timely delivery of all visual assets.
• Transform strategic concepts and innovative ideas into polished, brand-aligned visual solutions that meet campaign objectives.
• Actively contribute to creative ideation, participate in brainstorming sessions, and drive concept development.
• Partner effectively with Social Producers, Creative Leads, Strategists, Motion Designers, and other creative stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Engage in creative reviews, incorporating feedback constructively while meticulously maintaining design integrity and vision.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while upholding the highest standards of quality.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by working independently and efficiently after initial direction.
• Create and refine concepts, layouts, storyboards, and production-ready artwork with precision and creativity.
• Prepare final assets across a multitude of formats and platforms, ensuring technical accuracy and consistent brand representation.
• Maintain an unwavering attention to detail throughout every stage of the creative process, from initial concept to final delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design, social media design, digital marketing, or a closely related creative field.
• A strong portfolio that vividly showcases social-first creative work, impactful campaign contributions, and exceptional visual storytelling abilities.
• Proven experience thriving in fast-paced creative environments, adept at managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual design skills, including a profound understanding of hierarchy, composition, color theory, spacing, and brand consistency.
• A demonstrated ability to generate innovative creative ideas and execute them with a high level of proficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including expert-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience in creating professional presentation and communication materials using PowerPoint.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and effective collaboration.
• The ability to receive feedback constructively and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements and creative briefs.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• A self-motivated, resourceful, and highly collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and effectively responding to evolving business needs and challenges.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under tight deadlines and rapid-turnaround requests.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset coupled with a genuine passion for creating impactful and meaningful work.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proven track record of successful collaboration with creative, technical, and business partners.

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

Other Requirements

Compensation Range: $45-$55/hour, W2. 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.