At AKQA, the Design team is the driving force behind our visually stunning work. With a deep understanding of conceptual design, aesthetics, and emerging technologies, they craft impactful and engaging designs that transform brands and captivate audiences.
AKQA Senior Designers are creative leaders, passionate about pushing the boundaries of ideas and design. Your focus will be on elevating design within projects, shaping the visual language of our clients' brands. You’ll identify and create opportunities for AKQA to deliver exceptional design solutions. You’ll be a design advocate and a source of inspiration for the team, driving creative excellence and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. To succeed in this role, you need to be passionate about design, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of how to elevate and bring concepts to life.
At AKQA, you will work in a meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we are committed to your career growth, as well as your work/life balance.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Manage multiple projects and work across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
- Contribute to conceptual exploration, establish design direction, and ensure successful implementation through production.
- Translate business, marketing, and strategic objectives into compelling
- Conceptualise and deliver original designs for various platforms and formats.
- Collaborate closely with account services, copywriters, strategists, and other creative team members.
- Mentor and guide Junior Designers.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in an agency or in-house environment.
- Strong conceptual creative thinking and a passion for design.
- Proficiency in design software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Keynote. Basic HTML knowledge. Mac/PC proficiency.
- Understanding of information architecture and its translation into design.
- Excellent visual, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Experience in client relationship building and exceeding client expectations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven track record of interpreting client briefs and contributing to client development.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Passionate about digital and its possibilities.
- Knowledge of emerging design technologies.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
