Art Director

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading global technology and retail company, a true pioneer at the forefront of innovation. This organization is deeply committed to elevating the power of design across its vast ecosystem, crafting extraordinary internal experiences that ignite inspiration and foster connection among thousands of employees worldwide. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a vibrant internal design team and leave an indelible mark on high-profile corporate events and experiences that resonate globally. Are you ready to unleash your creative genius in a pivotal role where your vision will directly shape the identity of major internal events and experiences for a global technology leader? This isn’t just a design position; it’s an exhilarating opportunity to step forward as a conceptual thought leader and tastemaker, driving the visual narrative from its initial spark of an idea to flawless, impactful execution. You will be instrumental in bringing innovative visual identities to life, ensuring every touchpoint creates a memorable impression and significantly enhances internal brand perception and engagement for thousands of employees across the globe.

Responsibilities

Concept, design, and execute innovative visual identities and touchpoints for large-scale corporate events and experiences; Act as a turnkey creative, driving high-level strategy and visual branding down to hands-on production asset creation across presentation decks, onstage signage, web touchpoints, wayfinding, and promotional merchandise; Develop and templatize presentation decks (primarily in presentation software) using diverse source materials for seamless live-event show delivery; Prepare production-ready files for physical print collateral, large-format event signage, and wayfinding, collaborating directly with print vendors to ensure precise specifications and color accuracy; Partner with copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, and producers to deliver customer-focused solutions on time and within budget; Independently lead creative workstreams and collaborate across internal teams and external agency partners in a fast-paced environment; Present concepts, visual directions, and execution plans internally to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

Proven creative experience as a conceptual creative leader or senior designer at an agency or in-house team; An online creative portfolio demonstrating strong brand visual systems, conceptual thinking, art direction, and hands-on execution across print and digital touchpoints; In-depth mastery of industry-standard design tools and expert proficiency in presentation software for complex presentation design; Demonstrated expertise in prepress design and print production, including creating print-ready files for large-format signage and environmental/event wayfinding; Experience designing branding and visual assets for physical or corporate events, pop-up activations, or experiential campaigns; Data-driven mindset with an obsession for customer impact and visual consistency; Excellent presentation, communication, and project management skills with the ability to navigate corporate ambiguity

Nice to have

Motion Design and video editing skills (using industry-standard software); Prior experience with large-scale corporate internal events

Benefits

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; paid sick leave; retirement plans with a match; free online training through Aquent Gymnasium