Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from AKQA
Job overview
The Senior Designer (Design Systems) role at AKQA is a freelance position focused on applying design expertise to create distinctive digital experiences and products, contributing significantly to client projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves hands-on design ownership across multiple client projects, developing component-based design systems, collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders, and ensuring pixel-perfect, consistent digital design outputs.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a weekly pay range of $2,400 to $2,800 with additional benefits and a hybrid work model requiring some in-office days, accommodating flexibility needs upon discussion.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least 5 years of product design experience, proficiency in Photoshop and Sketch, UI and iconography skills, and a strong understanding of web development including HTML and CSS; knowledge of Principle and a design degree are preferred.
Work environment and culture
AKQA fosters a creative, collaborative, and respectful culture with a hybrid work environment promoting connection and inclusivity, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity.
Company information
AKQA is a company that combines art and science to design adaptive digital services and applications, known for its entrepreneurial and collaborative approach delivering impressive client returns.
Job location and travel
This freelance role requires working West Coast hours with a hybrid work approach including mandatory in-office days.
Unique job features
This is a 3-month freelance contract role emphasizing precision, pixel-perfection, and component-based design within a structured, detail-oriented environment.
Company overview
AKQA is a global innovation and design agency that specializes in creating digital products and services for clients across various industries. They generate revenue through consulting, design, technology development, and marketing services, working with high-profile brands to enhance their digital presence. Founded in 1994, AKQA has grown significantly, merging with Grey Group in 2020 to form AKQA Group, expanding its capabilities and global reach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 5+ years of product design experience, especially in web design and design systems, highlighting proficiency with Photoshop, Sketch, and pixel-perfect file preparation.
Showcase your strong understanding of web development basics like HTML and CSS, UI experience, and iconography skills, as these are critical for this Senior Designer role at AKQA.
Apply through multiple platforms including AKQA's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this freelance position.
Connect with current AKQA designers or team members on LinkedIn, particularly those in design systems or product design roles; break the ice by complimenting a recent project they shared or asking about their experience working on design systems at AKQA.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'design systems,' 'responsive design,' 'component-based design,' 'pixel-perfection,' 'UI,' 'Photoshop,' 'Sketch,' and 'HTML/CSS' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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