Graphic Designer
Hybrid Role 2-3 days onsite| Richmond, VA
Salary: $58K-$65K
Are you a versatile and deadline-driven Graphic Designer who loves tackling a variety of creative challenges? From designing stunning visuals to crafting video and animation content, and creating impactful long and short-form materials, we're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and energy to the table. In this role, you’ll work on innovative projects for a variety of clients across industries while contributing to exciting internal initiatives. Collaborate with creative leaders and produce impactful designs that shine across digital, print, and video platforms in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the conception and execution of innovative marketing ideas for clients and internal campaigns.
- Design for a wide range of media, including digital platforms, websites, social media, print, OOH, collateral, and video.
- Develop internal assets such as visually engaging presentations (Keynote/PowerPoint) and RFP materials.
- Edit short videos for high-impact social media content.
- Work within established brand guidelines while contributing to new creative initiatives.
- Partner with Senior Art Directors and Creative Directors to deliver top-tier creative solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of project components and production-ready files.
- Assist with organizing and managing creative assets on the design server.
What You Bring
- 3-5 years of experience in a Graphic Designer or Art Director role, ideally in an ad agency or similar fast-paced environment.
- A degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with After Effects and Figma (or Adobe XD) is a plus.
- Skills in animation for social media and banner ads.
- Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Keynote and PowerPoint to create visually compelling presentations.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under deadlines.
- Experience in image manipulation, retouching, and color correction.
Why Join Us?
We're a small but mighty ad agency where everyone rolls up their sleeves and works hard, but the camaraderie and support make it all worth it. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, team-oriented environment where your creativity can thrive. If you're excited about being part of a group that values hard work, innovation, and mutual respect, we'd love to hear from you!
Portfolio submissions are required to showcase your creative expertise.
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.
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