Environmental Graphic Designer

Are you a visionary Senior Graphic Designer passionate about transforming physical and digital spaces into unforgettable brand experiences? Aquent is partnering with a leading national organization dedicated to enhancing well-being and customer journeys. This is an incredible opportunity to shape how people interact with a beloved brand, bringing innovative environmental design concepts to life across a diverse range of touchpoints. Your creativity and strategic thinking will directly influence the customer experience, leaving a lasting impact on millions.

As a Senior Designer specializing in environmental experience design, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the creative ideation for various projects. You will leverage your strong creative aesthetic and brand-driven strategic thinking to design a wide array of branded applications, enhancing both customer-facing environments and internal spaces. This hands-on position demands a deep understanding of design principles and a keen eye for detail, empowering you to develop compelling concepts that align with business objectives and elevate the brand.

What You'll Do:

• Generate impactful creative ideas for a broad scope of graphic applications, including customer-facing environments, event spaces, and corporate settings.
• Apply your extensive design experience to execute diverse deliverables such as environmental branding, in-store signage, dynamic digital screen content, event assets, and print collateral.
• Utilize your design skills and knowledge to develop compelling themes, ideas, and designs that are on-brand and meet strategic business goals.
• Present design concepts effectively, serving as a subject matter expert in formal meetings with senior leaders and cross-functional teams for design reviews and approvals.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and contribute as a dependable team player.
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal, cross-functional, and external partner teams to deliver on project briefs and ensure the flawless execution of ideas.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a graphic designer in a design firm, agency, or corporate environment, with a portfolio showcasing contributions to breakthrough creative, including signage and branding.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and traditional hand sketching.
• Comprehensive concept-to-production knowledge for preparing files for print implementation.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in developing concepts for environmental branding and signage.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• A keen interest in retail, interior design, visual merchandising, experiential design, and the integration of AI and digital technologies.
• Ability to create designs that not only reflect but also expand upon brand guidelines, demonstrating expert knowledge of typography, color, and composition.
• A passion for strategic and creative problem-solving to effectively meet business objectives.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the latest retail concepts and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to generate impactful creative ideas and executions that consistently deliver on and adhere to brand vision and standards.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• A Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38.50 to $42.78 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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.