Graphic and Digital Designer

Creative Recruiters; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Recruiters is helping one of Australia’s most loved retailers by seeking a freelance Graphic Designer with strong Motion Graphics for social media, starting mid-September 2026. The role is hybrid in Melbourne, with about 65% motion work and 35% design (OOH, flyers).

Responsibilities include creating motion graphics, ensuring brand alignment, and occasional print tasks such as catalogues. To qualify, demonstrate After Effects expertise (Animate a plus), strong InDesign skills and a

Qualifications

• After Effects experience is essential; familiarity with Animate is a plus.
• Strong InDesign skills.
• A strong portfolio of motion graphic work.
• Retail or advertising agency experience preferred.
• Experience in finished art and typesetting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphics for digital platforms.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure animation and graphics align with brand guidelines.
• Occasionally handle print-related tasks (e.g., catalogues) with finished art/typesetting input.
• Balance ~65% motion work with ~35% design (OOH, flyers, etc).

Job description

Are you a Graphic Designer with strong Motion Graphics skills, capable of producing motion graphics for social media?

Our client is one of Australia's most loved retailers looking for freelance Digital & Graphic Designer to offer assistance with overflow work starting mid-September 2026.

About the Role

• Creating motion graphics for various digital platforms.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensuring that all animation and graphic elements align with the company's brand guidelines.
• Occasional overflow tasks for print-related projects, such as catalogues, so experience in typesetting or finished art would be a plus.
• Approximately 65% motion work, 35% design (OOH, flyers, etc)

About You

• Proven experience with After Effects is a must; familiarity with Animate is highly desirable.
• Strong InDesign skills
• A strong portfolio showcasing your motion graphic work.
• Ideally, you have experience within a retail company or an advertising agency.
• Experience in finished art and typesetting is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing your creativity with efficiency.

This role is due to commence around September 14th and will be running until the end of the October, with the possibility of extending. This is a hybrid role, so please only apply if you're based in Melbourne and comfortable working hybrid. Initially, you MIGHT need to work onsite for 1-2 weeks before transitioning to a hybrid work model. The company is located in an inner-city suburb, offers a fantastic workplace culture, and is close to public transport.

So if you're an amazing designer with strong digital and print skills, and eager to work with a well-known Australian retailer, we want to hear from you!