Aquent is hiring: Designer, Social Content in New York

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: 45-50/hr Start Date: 09.01.2025 We are assembling a creative team for a high-profile, 6-12 month engagement with a major brand partner in the Quick Serve Restaurant space. The focus is on producing organic social content that drives engagement, builds cultural relevance, and has the potential to go viral. This is an always-on content program supplemented by campaign bursts, with an emphasis on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Our team will concept, produce, and deliver content that is strategic, trend-aware, and aligned with the client's aesthetic and brand voice. This is Partime 20 hours a week, remote Role Overview As Designer, you will translate creative concepts into visually compelling assets for social platforms. You'll work closely with the Art Director and Senior Designer to deliver a high volume of static and motion content optimized for mobile viewing and platform performance. Key Responsibilities Produce ~25-30 assets per month for always-on and campaign content Design mobile-first templates, motion graphics, and imagery for TikTok and Instagram Execute creative concepts with precision and alignment to brand guidelines Collaborate with the creative team to refine and evolve visual directions Apply feedback effectively and meet tight production timelines Stay current on social media design trends and platform features Qualifications 3-5 years of design experience, ideally in a social-first environment Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design tools (e.g. Figma) Working knowledge of social-first motion-friendly tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva) Strong understanding of designing for engagement on mobile platforms Ability to balance creativity with speed and accuracy EST time zone preferred; flexible for exceptional candidates #LI-BS1