Assistant Animator Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$45-55 Hourly
$45 - $55/hr
Start Date:
Aug 2, 2026
Aquent is thrilled to partner with a dynamic agency client, a leader in branding, advertising, and digital solutions, to find a talented designer ready to make a significant impact. This is your chance to transform creative concepts into stunning, on-brand deliverables that directly influence the visual identity and campaign success of various brands. Your work will ensure every piece of communication is polished, effective, and aligned with strategic goals, playing a pivotal role in shaping compelling narratives and engaging audiences.
About Our Client Partner
Our client partner, with whom Aquent is proud to collaborate, is a forward-thinking agency renowned for its innovative approach to branding, advertising, and digital solutions. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity flourishes and strategic thinking drives impactful results. Joining their team means contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects, working alongside industry experts, and pushing the boundaries of visual communication to deliver exceptional experiences for their clients.
The Opportunity: Make Your Mark as a Creative Execution Powerhouse
We are seeking a production-oriented designer who thrives on bringing creative visions to life with unparalleled precision and speed. In this pivotal role, you will be the trusted expert, taking initial concepts and directions from the creative team and applying your keen design judgment to produce strong, final products. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure every design not only meets but exceeds expectations for quality and brand consistency, directly contributing to the success of high-profile campaigns and brand initiatives.
What You'll Do

• Develop a wide range of digital and social media assets.
• Create compelling paid media and campaign assets.
• Design print collateral including brochures, postcards, one-sheets, and signage.
• Produce event and environmental graphics.
• Develop brand guidelines and templates.
• Adapt and resize existing creative across multiple channels and formats.
• Prepare final files for both print and digital production.
• Potentially assist with light motion/video or presentation animation.
• Design client presentations and pitch decks.
• Manage high-volume production and adaptation, including resizing campaigns and updating copy/images.
• Build multiple versions of assets and formatting decks.
• Prepare print-ready files and implement last-minute client changes without compromising quality.

What You Bring
We are looking for a mid-level professional with 5-8+ years of experience who possesses a robust skill set and a commitment to excellence.

• Strong fundamentals in typography, layout, hierarchy, composition, and color.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of design and production.
• Proven ability to follow and maintain strict brand standards.
• Extensive production and file-preparation knowledge for both print and digital media.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable taking creative direction and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and account teams.
• Highly organized and reliable in project execution.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating real-world marketing and brand work, showcasing practical application over conceptual design.

Technical Prowess
Must-Have Tools:

• Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• PowerPoint / Google Slides

Nice-to-Have Tools:

• Figma
• After Effects / basic motion
• Premiere Pro or other basic video editing software
• Canva
• AI creative tools / generative design tools

Work Schedule & Flexibility
This role involves an average of 10 hours of work per week - some weeks could be up to 30. We require availability for meetings and calls during a portion of business hours for at least two weekdays. Project turnaround times can vary, from 24 hours for urgent tasks to 3-4 days for others. Ideally, you would have the flexibility to be available for occasional collaboration for larger project kick-offs or team reviews.
About Skill
Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.
Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, 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.
Other Requirements
What availability do we need?
Hours per week, whether they need to be reachable during our business day for calls and reviews, how much notice we can realistically give them, and how long we'd book them for.
a. Average 10 hours a week, with availability for meetings/calls during a portion of business hours for at least 2 weekdays. Some projects may need a turnaround in 24 hours, others may be 3-4 days. Ideally they could come into the office for one half day (Tuesday or Wednesday), or at least be able to have the flexibility to do that for larger project kick offs or team reviews.