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Visual Designer (Editorial) Job at Aquent in New York
Visual Designer (Editorial) Job at Aquent in New YorkMediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Visual Designer (Editorial) Job at Aquent in New York

Visual Designer (Editorial) Job at Aquent in New York

Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
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Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary : $58.15-64.61 Hourly

W2 + benefits

Start Date : ASAP

Design Systems & Structures is looking for a world-class Visual Designer. This is a role for a designer, communicator and problem solver who can deliver end-to-end design across media types, screens, formats and technologies; and who can collaborate well with others. Our ideal candidate is passionate and driven, with an eye for detail and a blend of creative and technical production skills. This position will work closely with the Creative Director, Art Directors and cross-functional teams to design, create and maintain the visual experience for digital content design. The Visual Designer is responsible for executing artwork based upon design system templates and iterating on conceptual design directions from the Art Directors. You will be expected to create first class visual solutions while efficiently managing your own time and workload.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Has extensive, relevant design or creative leadership experience required; tours in publishing, magazines, or content creation / delivery preferred
  • Is a fountain of ideas and creative thinking who can explore and implement quickly, laterally, independently or collaboratively
  • Has experience in developing and executing editorial design and has an advanced understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across platforms and audiences
  • Demonstrates clear and concise communication, and organization skills

Key Qualifications

  • Experience creating and leading the output of editorial design product (e.g., Magazines, Digital Content, Journalism, etc.)
  • Passion for a wide variety of editorial, digital and magazine design.
  • Fluency across graphic design and UX
  • Conceptual thinker who is strategically-centered
  • Authors, shares and merchandises ideas in a cogent and inspiring manner
  • Delivers highly-resolved works at the intersection of culture and design
  • Clear and concise communication, organization skills and ability to work across time zones
  • Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suites; bonus for experience with Sketch
  • Ability to prototype visual design work in situation
  • Strong sensibility for branding, typography, photography and illustration
  • A keen ability to create work under minimal supervision, as well as package and present solutions to the wider creative team

    • Education / Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic, Information, Communication, Web design or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of experience

    • Additional Requirements

    Your portfolio demonstrates :

  • A comprehensive command of visual and communication design principles
  • Strength in translating high level ideas into unique visual styles and directions
  • Creative innovation while remaining strategically grounded
  • Stylistic breadth and meticulous attention to detail

    • 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.

    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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