SR E-Commerce Designer [AQ-25610]

Aquent; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a pioneering global eCommerce innovator behind several successful direct-to-consumer brands. In this dynamic role you will own diverse design initiatives from concept to completion, translating brand strategy into high-performing web pages, emails, and marketplace listings to drive engagement and conversions.

You will collaborate with creative leadership, guide junior designers, and deliver assets that elevate the brand’s presence across digital touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing web, email, and marketplace work.
• Ability to translate brand strategy into polished digital experiences.
• Experience working in an agile, collaborative creative team.
• Strong written communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build captivating web pages and landing pages.
• Create compelling email campaigns and reusable templates.
• Develop marketplace listing assets and rich content.
• Own design tasks from brief to final delivery within creative direction.
• Provide guidance to junior designers and support the Art Director.

Skills

Web design

Email design

Marketplace design

Brand guidelines

Collaboration

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering global eCommerce innovator behind several highly successful direct-to-consumer brands. In this dynamic role, you will have a profound impact on how millions of customers interact with and purchase products, directly driving growth and brand loyalty. By translating creative vision into high-performing digital experiences, you will shape the visual identity and user experience across all major digital touchpoints, elevating the brand’s presence in a competitive marketplace.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary design professional to join an agile, collaborative creative team. In this pivotal position, you will take ownership of diverse design initiatives from concept to completion, translating brand strategy into stunning web pages, high-impact email campaigns, and optimized marketplace listings. Your work will directly influence customer engagement and conversion, making a tangible difference in the brand’s digital evolution while collaborating closely with creative leadership and guiding junior talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build captivating web pages, including high-impact landing pages and intuitive product pages, taking projects from initial brief to polished, final assets.
• Craft compelling email campaigns and versatile templates that align with the brand aesthetic and drive measurable marketing results.
• Take ownership of web merchandising, strategically arranging and promoting products to ensure a fresh, engaging, and conversion-optimized site experience.
• Develop high-quality marketplace listing assets, including primary images, supplementary visuals, and rich enhanced brand content.
• Drive design tasks autonomously, proactively identifying potential risks and delivering exceptional work within established creative direction.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Art Director, facilitating project flow and ensuring seamless communication on progress and roadblocks.
• Offer practical guidance and constructive feedback to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven professional experience designing for web, email, and marketplace listings.
• A robust portfolio showcasing finished design work across web, email, and marketplace platforms.
• Demonstrated comfort in owning design tasks and making informed decisions within established creative direction.
• Solid experience with web merchandising for an online store, with a clear understanding of how to optimize product presentation for maximum conversion.
• Excellent written communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a small, agile team.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working specifically within an e-commerce or direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand environment.