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Why Work With Us

Since day one, we've put people first.

We take our responsibility to our talent seriously—they’re our employees, after all. That’s why we foster an environment that’s welcoming to people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s why we work so hard to match you with your dream role, provide platinum-level benefits, and help find your next opportunity as your engagement wraps up. And it’s why we work every day to do better: pursuing social justice, creating a sustainable future, and so much more.

You are our first priority. Let us show you.

We believe work should be…

Flexible

Work doesn’t need to be constrained to a traditional career path, the four walls of an office, or a 9-to-5 schedule.

Empowering

It’s your career—you should be in the driver’s seat. We give you the opportunities, tools, and guidance to create the career you want.

Inclusive

We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive.

Learn more about Inclusion and Belonging at Aquent.

Equal

Whether you’re a full-time staffer or a part-time freelancer, you’ll be taken care of as an employee with great benefits and HR support.

We love our talent. We're thrilled they feel the same way.

We’re the proud recipient of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award for Talent Satisfaction for 15 years and counting.

“The thing about Aquent is, they know talent and clients as individuals. They always match us to the job. No one is just a body, not just the other side of the email. I feel like they're always there for us…”

LAURI M., WRITER & BRANDING CONSULTANT

“Aquent has a genuine care for their employees. They understand people and treat you like a person, not a disposable asset or a number.”

MICHAEL G., ANALYTICS LEAD

“As a freelancer, I have worked with MANY creative placement agencies, and NONE compare to Aquent. You are head and shoulders above the rest in every respect of the process!”

VALERIE S., GRAPHIC DESIGNER

“I really enjoy working with Aquent. The recruiters are awesome, and the assignments and support are really top notch.”

JASON W., UX DESIGNER

Roles we fill.

Creative Design

Creative design helps organisations build brands and bring ideas to life visually, from concept through to finished art.

Example Roles:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Technical Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Animator
  • AR/VR Designer
  • 3D/2D Visualiser
  • Finished Artist
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Senior Digital Designer
  • Design Director
  • Illustrator
  • Creative Director
  • Character Artist
  • Art Director

Creative

Move your audience and drive your business forward with compelling creative.

Example Roles:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Visual Designer
  • Video Editor
  • Project Manager
  • Production Artist
  • Presentation Specialist
  • Packaging Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Creative Operations
  • Creative Director
  • Art Director
Client Stories:
Image of Atlassian
Helping Atlassian help teams work smarter.

We all love Atlassian products like Jira, Trello, and Confluence because they make our teams more successful. And guess what? Atlassian relies on us to help secure the best contract talent possible to support their own in-house studio.

Digital Accessibility

Deliver inclusive experiences that leave no one behind.

Example Roles:

  • Accessibility Developer
  • Accessibility Designer
  • Accessibility Architect
  • Accessibility Analyst
  • Accessibility Engineer
  • Accessibility Specialist
  • Accessibility QA Tester
Client Stories:
Image of CVS – Aquent Plus
Helping CVS help all people live healthier lives.

As a healthcare company, CVS knows how important it is to make accessibility a priority. That's why they count on our seriously skilled talent to help create experiences that are accessible to all on every project.

Experience Design

Transform complex challenges into engaging products and services.

Example Roles:

  • UX Designer
  • Visual Designer
  • UX Strategist
  • UX Researcher
  • UX Operations
  • UX Copywriter
  • UX Architect
  • UI Designer
  • Service Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • Information Architect
  • Design Operations
Client Stories:
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Talent who go the extra mile, just like a pair of Levi's jeans.

Ten years ago, we helped place a recent college graduate at Levi's. He's now Director of UX and works exclusively with us to hire new contractors. When Global E-Commerce built their mobile app, our talent filled production, creative, and 50% of UX roles.

Gaming

Create immersive experiences that engage consumers and excite players.

Example Roles:

  • Web3 Engineer
  • Surfacing Artist
  • QA Tester
  • Product Manager
  • Producer
  • Narrative Animator
  • Lighting Artist
  • Graphics Software Engineer
  • Gameplay Animator
  • Environment Artist
  • Character Artist
  • Audio Designer
  • 3D Artist / Modeler
Client Stories:
Image of Turn 10 Studios
Shifting Turn 10 Studios' Forza franchise into high gear with top talent.

From Photographers traveling around the world to capture venues and vehicles to 3D Artists creating photorealistic environments and surfaces like grass, trees, and grandstands, our talent help bring Turn 10 Studios' entire Forza franchise to life.

Marketing

Reach, engage, convert, and retain your target across touchpoints and experiences with your brand.

Example Roles:

  • Marketing Automation Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • SEO Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • Paid Search Specialist
  • Marketing Operations
  • Marketing Manager
  • Market Researcher
  • Event Manager
  • E-Commerce Manager
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Demand Generation Manager
  • Data Analyst
Client Stories:
Image of Canadan Tire
Keeping Canadian Tire stocked with great teams.

Canadian Tire is much more than tires. They're “Canada's Store.” And as they shift their focus to e-commerce, our teams support them by creating engaging and exciting digital experiences that get results.

Tech

Bring modern web and mobile experiences to life and achieve digital transformation.

Example Roles:

  • Full-Stack Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Back-End Developer
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Web Developer
  • UI Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Rapid Prototyper
  • QA Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Product Manager
Client Stories:
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Just the right fit when Stitch Fix needs talent.

Everyone knows Stitch Fix. They find just the right clothing at the right price, no matter how picky the customer is. We do the same sort of thing for Stitch Fix—by finding them just the right talent for any role.

Content & Writing

Craft clear, crisp content along every step in the customer journey.

Example Roles:

  • Web Content Editor
  • Technical Writer
  • Proposal Writer
  • Proofreader
  • Instructional Designer
  • Copywriter
  • Copy Editor
  • Content Strategist
  • Content Producer
Client Stories:
Image of Indeed
Finding the world's #1 job-seeking site the talent they're looking for.

When you're looking for a new job, you probably go to Indeed—and when Indeed was looking for an army of Copywriters to support their super ambitious content goals, they came to us. The relationship has been a great match for two matchmakers.

Why choose Aquent?

Endless opportunities

Want to work with the biggest brands? Or the next hot startup? Our clients run the gamut, across nearly every industry. Whether you prefer remote or on-site, part-time or full-time, temporary or permanent roles, look no further.

Fair, fast pay

We closely monitor the job market and hiring trends to ensure our pay rates are competitive and equitable. And since talent are our W-2 employees, you get paid weekly (within a few days of submitting your timecard). No more chasing down invoices!

Amazing employee benefits

Think working with a staffing agency means you won’t get great benefits? Luckily, we’re not your typical staffing agency. Our comprehensive package covers all your needs—health, financial, life, and career—so you don’t have to sacrifice stability in return for flexible work.

SEE BENEFITS

Responsive, dedicated team

Your Agent is committed to your success, staying in regular contact with you and the client during your engagement. They’ll provide frequent feedback, coaching, and career guidance. And they’re always here to answer questions and quickly address any issues for you.

Reduce your carbon footprint

As the first work solutions company to become carbon negative, we're dedicated to leaving the world better than we found it. Choosing Aquent as your employer means we're offsetting your carbon footprint at work, so you make less of an impact on the environment.