Project Overview

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 be working with the in-house creative team and possibly collaborating 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

• Project Success Metrics

• Development and delivery of fresh, innovative graphic concepts across all retail touchpoints
• Strategic alignment with our 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 quality 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
• Demonstrated understanding of how graphics function across various retail contexts with examples of successful implementation
• Examples showing range, versatility, and evolution in design styles
• Strong portfolio with elevated fashion work, as well as fashion lifestyle work

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 across touchpoints
• Ability to identify efficiencies in the design process
• Track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional partners (merchandising, marketing, store operations)
• Knowledge of current design trends in fashion retail and ability to apply them appropriately

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $47.51 to $52.79 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

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

Our eligible 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.

Global retail company specializing in apparel and accessories. The company focuses on casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, catering to a broad customer base. With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation, our client continues to evolve its business to meet changing consumer needs.

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