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. #J-18808-Ljbffr