Email & Marketing Designer

Aquent is partnering with a premier academic medical institution dedicated to advancing global health through groundbreaking research, innovative medical education, and compassionate care. We are seeking a talented digital creator to step into a vital freelance role where your designs will directly shape how this world-class organization connects with its community, students, and stakeholders. By crafting high-impact, visually stunning digital communications, you will play a pivotal role in elevating their brand presence and driving engagement that supports scientific discovery and educational excellence.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic freelance position, you will collaborate closely with an in-house creative team to elevate digital marketing initiatives from concept to execution. You will have the unique opportunity to design and build custom, responsive email campaigns that capture attention and drive action. By developing reusable, modular templates, you will empower the broader team with efficient, high-quality assets, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand experience across multiple digital touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build custom, responsive email newsletters and campaigns natively within Constant Contact to maximize audience engagement.
• Develop modular, locked-down templates within Constant Contact and Marq, establishing easily maintainable and scalable design systems for the team.
• Create eye-catching digital assets for social media platforms and other digital channels, maintaining strict brand consistency.
• Manage the design lifecycle from initial brainstorming and conceptualization through to final handoff, keeping stakeholders updated on timelines and revisions.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and creative peers to contribute to a unified, impactful, and forward-thinking visual strategy.

Must-Have Qualifications

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

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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