Aquent is proud to partner with a leading publishing house, renowned for its innovative and diverse product portfolio. This client creates everything from beloved traditional books to engaging craft DIY kits, vibrant coloring books, intricate jigsaw puzzles, and stylish journals, consistently bringing joy and creativity to consumers worldwide. They are a dynamic force in the publishing and consumer goods industry, dedicated to inspiring creativity and enriching lives through their exceptional products.

We are actively seeking exceptional freelance design talent to make a significant and lasting impact on these cherished product lines. This is a unique opportunity to profoundly shape the visual identity and market presence of beloved products, from captivating packaging to trend-setting editorial content. You will be instrumental in evolving the brand’s aesthetic, translating innovative concepts into commercial success, and ensuring every product stands out with vibrancy and originality.

Your creativity will directly influence consumer engagement and drive the continued growth of a beloved brand, all within a fun, bright, and super creative environment where your ideas can truly come to life.

What You’ll Do

This role offers three distinct avenues for impact, and we’re looking for specialists in each area:

As a Senior Packaging Designer, You Will

- Elevate existing product lines across categories like kids, toys, craft, and games, enhancing their appeal and market presence.

- Design packaging that commands attention on retail shelves through strategic use of color, hierarchy, and compelling messaging.

- Utilize AI tools for rapid concept generation and image exploration to streamline the design process.

As a Senior Creative / Conceptual Designer, You Will

- Act as a big-picture thinker, bringing a fresh perspective to product development.

- Translate global trends into commercially viable and exciting product ranges.





- Drive the initial spark of an idea, leveraging AI and in-depth trend research to build distinct visual directions from the ground up.

- Develop strong visual storytelling to guide new concepts from ideation through to development.

As a Trend-Led / Editorial Designer, You Will

- Apply a contemporary, youthful aesthetic to evolve the visual direction of products such as journals, books, stationery, and lifestyle items.

- Modernize classic or traditional aesthetics with vibrant colors, fresh typography, and innovative visual design.

- Ensure new designs maintain the core identity of the brand while introducing modern elements.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

- A compelling portfolio showcasing beautiful typography, a masterful use of color, and a clear passion for design.

- Demonstrated senior-level experience in graphic design, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: packaging design, creative/conceptual design, or trend-led editorial design.

- Proven ability to develop creative concepts and translate them into tangible, market-ready designs.

- Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, composition, and brand identity.

Specific To Senior Packaging Designers

- Proficiency in structural packaging design and an understanding of retail environments.

- Experience utilizing AI tools for design concept generation and image exploration.

Specific To Senior Creative / Conceptual Designers

- A proven track record of translating global trends into commercial product ranges.

- Experience with AI and trend research for visual direction development.

Specific To Trend-Led / Editorial Designers

- A contemporary and youthful aesthetic with a robust understanding of modern typography and visual design principles.

- Ability to evolve brand aesthetics while preserving core identity.

Nice-to-Haves

- Extensive experience working with major retail clients or on products destined for large retail chains (for Packaging Designers).

📌 Freelance Senior Graphic Designers (Heatherton)
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📍 Heatherton