Aquent is hiring: Senior Freelance Graphic Designer in San Franci...
Aquent - San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199
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Our client is seeking a Senior Freelance Graphic Designer who excels at innovative, out-of-the-box thinking with comprehensive experience across all elements of graphic design for fashion retail. This senior designer will work with the in-house creative team and possibly collaborate with external freelance creative talent.
Senior Candidate Must-Haves
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in fashion retail graphic design across multiple channels (in-store, digital, social, print, packaging)
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing innovative, boundary-pushing design work across various retail touchpoints
- Advanced technical skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
- Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions
- Experience leading design projects across multiple channels
- Ability to work within brand guidelines while bringing fresh perspectives and elevating the brand
- Proven experience managing multiple high-priority projects with tight deadlines
- Strong presentation skills with ability to articulate design concepts to stakeholders at all levels
- Development and delivery of innovative graphic concepts across all retail touchpoints
- Strategic alignment with client’s business goals and brand identity
- Effective leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Consistent delivery of high-quality work that meets all project deadlines and standards
Portfolio Review Focus
When reviewing portfolios, we’re particularly interested in:
- Sophisticated examples of fashion retail graphic design across multiple channels (in-store signage, digital assets, social media, print collateral, packaging)
- Evidence of strategic, innovative thinking and unique approaches
- Understanding of how graphics function across retail contexts with successful implementation examples
- Range, versatility, and evolution in design styles
- Strong portfolio with elevated fashion work and fashion lifestyle design
Additional Senior-Level Qualifications
- Strategic thinking and ability to see beyond immediate design needs
- Deep understanding of fashion retail and how design influences customer behavior
- Ability to identify efficiencies in the design process
- Successful collaboration with cross-functional partners (merchandising, marketing, store operations)
- Knowledge of current fashion retail design trends and their application
The target compensation range is $47.51 to $52.79 per hour, based on experience, education, certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design talent with major brands. Benefits include subsidized health, vision, dental, paid sick leave, retirement plans with matching, and free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Client Description
Global retail company specializing in casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Temporary
- Job functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
- Industries: Staffing and Recruiting