Aquent · 23 hours ago
Graphic Designer | Retail Marketing & Advertising [207458]
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expAquent is building talent pipelines for Graphic Designer roles supporting a Fortune 500 home improvement retailer's marketing, advertising, and merchandising operations. The role involves creating compelling visual communications across print and digital channels and collaborating with a creative team to ensure brand consistency.
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Responsibilities
Drive creation of original design concepts that result in effective, compelling communication
Design high-quality images for print advertising (run-of-press, tabloids, brochures, signage, catalogs, circulars) within assigned product categories
Create digital assets including social media content, blog graphics, email messaging, display advertisements, and presentations
Illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts considering arrangement, composition, type size and style, color theory, and aesthetic principles
Prepare final layouts by marking up and assembling finished copy and art
Use words, illustrations, fonts, colors, and visual layouts to effectively communicate messages and showcase products
Work within provided templates while maintaining creative excellence and brand consistency
Adapt designs for multiple channels and formats (print, web, mobile, social, in-store)
Plan concepts by studying project information, materials, and creative briefs
Collaborate with merchandising partners, creative managers, and senior designers on content development under tight deadlines
Present rough layouts and obtain approval from stakeholders before proceeding to final execution
Work closely with outside creative agencies, providing photo and layout art direction consistent with advance planning team creative
Partner with production artists and provide training/guidance when needed
Attend ad review meetings to present layouts and sketches
Ensure look and feel of deliverables aligns with direction from Creative Manager, Senior Designer, and merchandising leadership
Research design trends in home improvement industry and retail advertising
Maintain industry and product knowledge to guide creative process
Keep visual solutions consistent with current trends while remaining unique and innovative
Understand consumer appeal of product categories and particular brands
Stay current on channel best practices (print, digital, social media)
Maintain image library through electronic archiving process
Maintain deep working knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Adapt to design software improvements and technology advancements
Ensure technical accuracy in all design work (color specifications, file formats, production requirements)
Prepare files for various output methods (digital, offset printing, large format, web)
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years professional graphic design experience
Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and range across print and digital
Experience designing under tight production deadlines
Proven ability to work within brand guidelines and templates while maintaining creativity
Typography: Hierarchy, readability, font pairing, type systems
Layout & Composition: Grid systems, visual balance, white space, alignment
Color Theory: Color psychology, brand color systems, print vs. digital color
Visual Communication: Translating complex messages into clear, compelling visuals
Print Production: Understanding of bleed, trim, color modes (CMYK/PMS), file prep
Digital Design: Web-optimized graphics, responsive design principles, social media formats
Adobe Photoshop (expert level – image editing, compositing, retouching)
Adobe Illustrator (expert level – vector graphics, logos, icons, illustrations)
Adobe InDesign (advanced – multi-page layouts, print production)
Microsoft PowerPoint/Keynote (presentation design)
Working knowledge of Adobe XD or Figma (digital/web design)
High-energy professional with passion for design
Ability to execute work under tight deadlines (fast-paced retail environment)
Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
Collaborative mindset—works well with creative teams, merchandising, agencies
Receptive to feedback and direction from senior designers and creative leadership
Adaptable to changing priorities and last-minute requests
Preferred
Retail advertising background (circulars, promotional materials, seasonal campaigns)
CPG/product marketing experience (showcasing physical products)
Agency experience (fast-paced, multi-client environment)
Home improvement, hardware, or building materials industry knowledge
Photography art direction or basic photography skills
3D rendering or product visualization (KeyShot, Cinema 4D, Blender)
Motion graphics (After Effects – animated social content, video ads)
Illustration capabilities (custom illustrations, iconography)
Web design fundamentals (HTML/CSS understanding)
Print production management (working with printers, understanding print processes)
Understanding of prepress and print production workflows
Experience with large format printing (signage, banners, displays)
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA compliance, readability)
Familiarity with DAM systems (Digital Asset Management – Bynder, Widen, etc.)
Experience with project management tools (Workfront, Asana, Monday.com)
Benefits
Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match
Company
Aquent
We supply Fortune500 clients with the best talent on the market!
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Crystal Financial
2015-06-15Debt Financing· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Steven Kapner
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Recent News
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2025-09-09
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