Custom Hardware Graphic Designer

Overview

Our famous technology client is looking for a Custom Hardware Graphic Designer to join their team! This will be a 6-month engagement starting in early January 2025 with possible extension and is a hybrid role in Culver City, CA. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with product, brand marketing & the global influencer team to create graphic hardware designs & mechanicals for the client’s custom hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate the visions of the client’s partners and brand into impactful graphics and designs for hardware that stand out on the world’s biggest stages 
• Inform graphics, color & finish across all non-commercial hardware
• Output quick-turn, high-volume designs & mechanicals which meet the requirements of provided creative briefs
• Create high-fidelity mockups and 3D renderings of hardware
• Develop digital design assets for programs within brand guidelines and manufacturing capabilities
• Design internal and external facing pitch decks and presentations for partner and leadership review
• Produce and oversee mechanicals for all custom hardware 
• Convert artwork into vector format 
• Review hardware samples and provide detailed feedback to ensure all products meet the client’s quality standards
• Research and stay up to date on current design and competitor trends
• Foster a culture of innovative hardware design & continuously push new ideas which can be applied to client’s products
• Work directly with local suppliers to innovate, problem-solve & develop the client’s custom hardware alongside the product team

Qualifications:

• Expertise in digital design software (Creative Suite)
• Highly adaptive, able to identify issues and proactively problem solve.
• Profound understanding of fashion, elevated craft, and high taste level.
• Understanding of how 2D graphics can be applied to curved surfaces.
• Drive execution, foster innovation, and collaborate well with others.
• Ability to interpret written creative briefs and output graphic designs.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and change priorities rapidly as required by the business.
• Calm under pressure while exuding competence with a “can do” attitude.
• Communicates effectively (written and oral) with all cross-functional contacts (internal and external).
•  Strong writing and presentation skills.
•  Excellent eye for design, typography, layout & color.
•  Passion for a brand that moves fast and shapes culture.

Experience:

• 5+ years of graphic design experience
• Experience working within culturally leading brand(s)
• Understanding of make and manufacturing process
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Graphic design background required

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42.07 to $46.75 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.