Sr. Visual Design - Instore & Motion Graphics

Skill; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2–3 days on-site)

Job summary

Aquent Studios seeks a Senior Visual Designer to lead the creation of premium 2D graphics and motion assets for physical environments and retail spaces. You will shape visual design systems across a broad product ecosystem, blending static design with motion to enhance the retail journey.

Collaborate with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency, and deliver high-fidelity designs for complex environments while adapting quickly to feedback.

Qualifications

• Online portfolio showing strong visual design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, design, layout and execution of premium 2D graphics and motion assets.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to build responsive visual design systems across products.
• Bridge static and dynamic media, manage print proofing and pre-flighting for large templates.

Skills

5+ years exp

Visual design

Tools

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temp to Perm

Salary:

$120-190 Salary

Start Date:

Sep 8, 2026

* PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS HYBRID ABOUT 2-3 DAYS ON SITE *

Aquent Studios is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognized technology leader. This innovative company is at the forefront of shaping how we interact with technology in our daily lives, driving advancements that redefine user experiences and set new industry standards. Their mission is to create groundbreaking products that are intuitive, powerful, and beautifully designed, impacting millions worldwide. Imagine your designs not just being seen, but truly felt, transforming how customers engage with cutting‑edge technology and leaving an indelible mark on physical and digital retail experiences.

Are you a visionary Senior Visual Designer ready to spearhead the creation of premium 2D graphics and captivating motion assets that will breathe life into physical environments and retail spaces? This is your chance to build highly responsive visual design systems for an expansive product ecosystem, blending static artistry with dynamic motion to craft an unforgettable retail journey and redefine how millions experience technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, design, layout development, and execution of premium 2D graphics and dynamic motion assets for physical environments and retail spaces.
• Collaborate closely with creative leadership to build compelling, highly responsive visual design systems across a diverse product portfolio.
• Seamlessly bridge the gap between static and dynamic media, owning high‑fidelity print proofing and pre‑flighting workflows for massive architectural footprints.
• Design motion assets, digital display content, and kinetic typography that breathe life into the retail journey.
• Create detailed designs, sketches, and mood boards to visualize concepts and communicate ideas to the team.
• Develop dynamic motion content with kinetic typography for use in digital displays and devices to enhance physical‑to‑digital narrative flow within stores.
• Develop what the channel creative asset looks like, proposing placement, hierarchy, consistency, and stories within the channel, pulling in content art direction from broader creative programs.
• Partner with the team on how design systems and components should flex within each channel.
• Maintain brand consistency in all visual and retail content, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and overall aesthetic.
• Synthesize feedback from multiple sources and iterate rapidly.
• For complex or key work streams, provide input and collaborate with other team members such as Art Directors, Designers, Producers, and Production to bring concepts to life.

Must-Have Qualifications

• An online portfolio demonstrating strong visual design aesthetic and executions (featuring your direct contributions).
• Comfort designing across various campaigns and channels including Motion, Print, and Out-of-Home (OOH).
• Ability to adapt quickly and find solutions to brand and business problems.
• 5+ years of relevant experience as a visual or graphic designer.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Proficiency in After Effects.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Passion for design and technology.
• Enthusiasm for developing, mentoring, or inspiring other designers.
• Past experience as a designer within a creative agency or in‑house.
• Displays inclusive behaviors both across your teams and within design.