Email & Marketing Designer

Aquent is partnering with a leading institution dedicated to advancing health through groundbreaking research, innovative medical education, and compassionate patient care. This organization is at the forefront of scientific discovery and academic excellence, shaping the future of medicine. Join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in enhancing their digital presence and communication strategies, directly impacting how they connect with their community and stakeholders.

We are seeking a talented and experienced designer to immediately jump into a critical freelance role, supporting a vibrant creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to be the dedicated force behind essential email marketing initiatives, crafting high-converting newsletters and campaign templates that will directly engage and inform a broad audience. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating digital communications and ensuring a consistent, compelling brand experience across multiple platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Design and build custom, responsive email newsletters and campaigns directly within Constant Contact, ensuring optimal performance and engagement.
• Develop reusable, modular email and marketing templates within Constant Contact and Marq, empowering the team with easily maintainable and deployable assets.
• Create engaging digital assets for various social media platforms and other digital touchpoints, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.
• Manage design deliverables from initial concept through to final handoff, proactively communicating timelines, revisions, and project status updates.
• Collaborate closely with in-house Art Directors and other team members, contributing to a cohesive and impactful creative vision.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Deep, hands-on experience designing and setting up custom templates natively within Constant Contact.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional digital and layout design skills, including typography, visual hierarchy, mobile-first design principles, and email marketing best practices.
• Proven proficiency with Marq (formerly Lucidpress), specifically in building locked-down, user-friendly templates.
• Excellent project management and self-direction skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deliverables effectively.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with email-safe HTML/CSS coding skills to troubleshoot rendering issues or customize layouts beyond standard drag-and-drop builders.