AKQA

AKQA

Freelance Design Lead

Atlanta · Contract

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About the role

  • OTHER DETAILS This is a freelance position starting ASAP and running through the end of December 2026.
  • This is a hybrid role, and candidates must live within a commutable distance from the AKQA office in Atlanta.
  • We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

Responsibilities

  • While remote work is supported, the team occasionally meets in person at the office and visits the client to present work and collaborate.
  • WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
  • At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services.
  • We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Freelance Design Lead to join our team, focusing on one of AKQA's most enduring and prestigious accounts.
  • As a Design Lead, you will guide and inspire designers, oversee the development of innovative solutions, and ensure creative excellence across all deliverables.

Requirements

  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders.
  • That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days.

Compensation

  • Compensation ranges from $3,600 to $4,400 per week, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.
  • This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the creative vision for a flagship digital product, partnering with a global leader in travel and hospitality.

Company info

  • You'll play a critical role in shaping impactful digital experiences that elevate the brand and delight its customers.
  • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Equal opportunity

  • AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

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