Social Media Graphic Designer

We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join a Corporate Communications Digital & Design team with a strong background in creating static graphics, social‑first creative, and culture‑driven campaigns. This role will focus heavily on digital media, social campaigns, email marketing, and motion design.

Ideal Background

Experience designing high‑volume social media creative for brands, agencies, editorial, beauty, fashion, wellness, or CPG companies

Strong portfolio showcasing social graphics, motion design, digital campaigns, banners, email creative, and promotional assets

Comfortable working within established brand guidelines and template systems

Experience producing assets directly in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects

Strong eye for typography, layout, pacing, and social‑first storytelling

Ability to execute quickly, take feedback well, and manage multiple fast‑turnaround projects

Key Responsibilities

Develop visually engaging graphic designs for digital marketing campaigns, websites, and other digital communication channels

Create print materials including banners, posters, infographics, and promotional collateral

Produce motion graphics and animations for multimedia projects

Collaborate with Digital & Design, Communications, and cross‑functional teams to execute creative concepts aligned with brand and campaign objectives; manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high‑quality standards

Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in graphic and motion design

Create and maintain on‑brand templates and visual guidelines for internal and external communications

Required Qualifications

1–3 years of graphic design experience with a portfolio showcasing static graphics, social creative, and motion graphics/animation

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and After Effects; experience with Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma, Canva, and Google Slides is a plus

Strong understanding of typography, color theory, branding, visual storytelling, and familiarity with AI‑assisted creative tools

Experience creating motion graphics and animated content

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Creative thinker with a strong eye for modern digital and social design

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in beauty, fashion, editorial, or consumer products (CPG) markets

Video editing experience, project management experience, and copywriting experience are a plus

Must be located in the NYC metro area and comfortable working onsite in a hybrid environment three days per week

Portfolio Submission

Social media graphics and campaigns

Motion graphics or animation work

Email marketing or digital campaign assets

Banners, posters, infographics, and promotional materials

Brand guideline or template‑based design systems

Candidates with portfolios heavily focused on art direction, branding strategy, or conceptual‑only work without hands‑on execution examples may not be considered.

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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