Sr. Graphic Designer

Aquent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer for an on-call, project-based role to join a core team and shape visual communications for our discerning clients. This is about crafting bespoke collateral, not templates, from inception to delivery, across complex challenges and high standards.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of senior design experience, expert Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and advanced PowerPoint/Word proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior-level graphic design experience with a strong portfolio of complex, high-end work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, including master layouts and document design for locked elements.
• Ability to provide creative inspiration and multiple design approaches for a single project.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with discerning clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive creative direction and inspiration for complex, high-level design projects, presenting multiple artistic options for team selection.
• Design and produce sophisticated visual materials, including presentations, invitations, worksheets, artistic renderings, and other bespoke collateral for discerning clients.
• Collaborate closely with a core project team, including leaders and external consultants when needed.
• Translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives and seek clarifications to ensure alignment.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions with a flexible, ego-free approach while meeting high quality standards.
• Manage project timelines with proactive communication and attention to deadlines.

Skills

Senior designer

Portfolio leadership

Creative direction

High-stakes projects

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

NOTE: This is a project-based, as needed, on call role.

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading firm renowned for its exceptional service in providing bespoke research, education, and event services to discerning clients through a specialized division. This company is dedicated to delivering white-glove, high-touch experiences, where every interaction and deliverable embodies unparalleled quality and meticulous attention to detail. Joining this team means becoming part of a collaborative, relationship-driven environment that values creative excellence and adaptability, offering the chance to contribute to projects that are both intellectually stimulating and visually impactful.

Unleash Your Creative Vision as a Senior Graphic Designer!

Are you a visionary Senior Graphic Designer ready to make a profound impact on high-stakes projects? We're seeking an on-call consultant to join a consistent core team, where your artistic prowess will be pivotal in shaping the visual communications for our client's most discerning clientele. This isn't about churning out templates; it's about diving into complex challenges, offering proactive creative inspiration, and producing sophisticated, bespoke artistic deliverables that set new benchmarks for excellence. You'll be integrated into projects from their very inception, playing a crucial role in elevating visual storytelling and ensuring every piece of collateral reflects the exacting standards our clients expect.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide proactive creative direction and inspiration for complex, high-level design projects, presenting multiple artistic options for team selection.
• Design and produce sophisticated visual materials, including presentations, invitations, worksheets, artistic renderings, and other bespoke collateral for discerning clients.
• Collaborate closely with a core project team, including key leaders and occasional external consultants, fostering a truly integrated and supportive environment.
• Translate complex concepts and guidance into compelling visual narratives, asking insightful questions to clarify requirements and ensure artistic alignment.
• Incorporate extensive feedback and revisions from the project team and clients with a flexible and "no ego" approach, always striving for the best outcome.
• Manage project timelines effectively, leveraging advanced notice to consistently deliver high-quality work that meets rigorous standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• Senior-level experience (7+ years preferred) in graphic design, demonstrated through a strong portfolio showcasing complex, high-level artistic, and conceptual design work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, including mastery of master layouts and document design for locked elements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide creative inspiration and develop multiple distinct design approaches for a single project.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse project teams and discerning clients.
• A highly adaptable and flexible approach to design, coupled with a strong willingness to receive and incorporate extensive feedback and revisions without ego.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience working with high-stakes clients, luxury brands, or within consulting environments.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to 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.