Sr. Graphic Designer [AQ-18521]

Aquent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to join a consistent core team as an on-call consultant, shaping visual narrative for high-stakes projects with discerning clients. You will provide proactive creative direction, design sophisticated materials, and collaborate with leaders and external consultants, delivering final deliverables that reflect exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail.

This role emphasizes bespoke, non-template work, early involvement, and translating complex

Qualifications

• 7+ years of graphic design experience demonstrated by a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Word for master layouts and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive creative direction for complex, high-level design projects.
• Design and produce sophisticated visual materials for discerning clients.
• Collaborate with a core project team and external consultants to ensure alignment.

Skills

years of experience

strong portfolio

creative direction

client collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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. Are you a visionary creative professional ready to make a profound impact on high-stakes projects? We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join a consistent core team as an on-call consultant. This is an exciting opportunity where your artistic prowess will be pivotal in shaping the visual communications for our 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.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 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.

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