Graphic Designer

This is a hybrid role in Framingham, MA.

Pay Range: $35/hr - $38/hr

Join a leading global retailer known for its innovative approach to value and fashion, where your creativity will directly shape the future shopping experience! We are partnering with Aquent to find a talented individual to play a pivotal role in developing critical visual resources that will define the aesthetic and operational standards for our next-generation retail environments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, influencing how our stores look and function across our expansive network.

As a key contributor, you will be instrumental in designing and developing a comprehensive Visual Merchandising Fixture Density Guide. This essential catalog will serve as the blueprint for our current and future prototype stores, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and an exceptional customer experience. Your work will transform operational concepts into visually compelling guidelines, directly impacting store teams and stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a visual and virtual merchandising catalog that clearly communicates fixture density standards and best practices.
• Translate complex operational and merchandising concepts into intuitive, easy-to-understand graphics and layouts.
• Collaborate closely with internal presentation, merchandise operations, and cross-functional prototype teams to integrate design elements that embody the vision for future retail environments.
• Ensure all visual assets adhere strictly to brand guidelines, maintaining a professional and retail-focused aesthetic.
• Produce a complete Visual Merchandising Book in digital and print-ready formats.
• Create detailed fixture density diagrams and supporting visual aids.
• Develop a style guide to ensure consistency for all future updates and expansions.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5 - 8 years of experience
• Graphic Design Expertise: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Creative & Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to balance aesthetic appeal with clarity and functional requirements.
• Strong Communication Skills: Demonstrated comfort in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively presenting design concepts.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple deliverables, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Canva.
• Understanding of visual merchandising principles, fixture layouts, and store design, preferably gained within a retail environment.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35/hr - $38/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent:

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.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets.

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• And much more

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