Experiential Brand Designer

Our Global retail client is looking for an Experiential Brand Designer. This will be a 6 month engagement of full-time hours. This is a remote role but client preference is candidates based in Boston and New York City. The position works to develop and creatively lead the conceptualization of the client’s brand experiences across various physical spaces.This role requires an ability to lead with innovative and captivating concepts and create best-in-class physical experiences. The role aligns with cross-functional Global and Regional teams, local agencies, and fabricators.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative briefs, layouts, and mood boards
• Strategize and lead ideation sessions with creative colleagues and agencies
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, stakeholders, and agencies to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategy
• Consult with internal clients to cultivate and maintain strong relationships
• Help develop brand experience concept, development, and execution (including but not limited to pop-ups, activations, internal presentations, etc.)
• Assist in visual center creation across different mediums.
• Help develop pinnacle retail concept, development, and execution
• Oversee fixture development and execution.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships.
• Drive creative excellence, aligning marketing deliverables with the process and identifying opportunities.
• Reinforce brand positioning and deliver consumer insights.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Provide clear communication of project statuses.
• A proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem-solving.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• At least 5 years of related design experience
• Must have a portfolio that showcases experiential design across various scales
• Must understand retail trends and realities
• Familiarity with visual merchandising
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives
• Experience working in art direction is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and other 3D modeling software
• The ability to render and basic animation is a plus
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing interactive and static presentations
• Excel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within the time frame and budget
• Advanced technical understanding of 3D design and fabrication drawings
• Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal client communications along with creative development and design
• Willingness to travel to and attend onsite events as required

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $59.00 to $66.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Client Description

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our 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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