Graphic Designer

AFL; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 1 WFH day/week for part

Aquatics facilities access

General Admission tickets to home game

Free onsite parking

Pet to Work Fridays

Wellbeing days

Discounted Saints memberships

NEW BALANCE discount

Linen House pricing

Job summary

St Kilda Football Club is seeking a driven Graphic Designer to join our Design Team within the Marketing Department. You will deliver high-quality creative assets across digital, social, print, web, EDM and video, translating briefs into compelling visuals that reflect the Club’s brand and values.

The role is part-time (0.6 FTE, 3 days per week) on a 10-month contract from February 2027 to December 2027. You’ll work in a hybrid setup with onsite team days and one flexible remote day,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated graphic design experience with a portfolio of production-ready artwork.
• Proficiency in digital and print production across multiple formats.
• Familiarity with brand guidelines and visual identity systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support across digital, social, print, web, EDM and video.
• Turn briefs into high-quality visual solutions aligned with brand values.
• Prepare artwork for digital and print production with proper technical specs.
• Collaborate with Design and Marketing teams and manage feedback and timelines.
• Produce weekly graphics using brand templates and maintain asset libraries.

Skills

Creative thinking

Visual design

Collaboration

Organization

Proactivity

Sport design trends

Education

Graphic design degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Keynote

Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Saints. With our AFL, AFLW and our recently established VFL program we are entering an exciting new chapter, there has never been a better time to join St Kilda.

We're building an environment capable of sustained success. and with a five-year transformational strategy supporting this next era, we are raising standards and delivering on a high-performance culture as one club. On the field and off the field alike, our people are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do and to building an enduring legacy for the club. As we look ahead, our vision to become the best Saints ever is shaped by more than 150 years of history, community and red, white and black loyalty.

We are seeking a driven Graphic Designer to join our Design Team within the Marketing Department todeliver integrated marketing activity that supports in bringing the Club’s brand to life by developing and delivering high-quality creative assets across a wide range of channels and formats

Please note this is a part-time role (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week) on a 10-month contract from February 2027 – December 2027.

Job Description

About the role

• Provide graphic design support across the Club, contributing to the ideation and execution of creative assets for digital, social media, print, web, EDM and video.
• Interpret creative briefs and develop engaging, high-quality design solutions that meet project objectives and reflect the Club’s brand and values.
• Work confidently within established brand guidelines to ensure creative output is consistent, accurate and aligned with the Club’s visual identity.
• Prepare artwork for digital and print production, ensuring files meet technical specifications and are ready for delivery.
• Collaborate with the Design and Marketing teams and stakeholders across the Club, managing feedback, approvals and production timelines to meet deadlines.
• Produce weekly graphics using established brand templates, and maintain organised project files, artwork and design assets in line with Club processes.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• A creative thinker with a strong eye for design and the ability to turn briefs into clear, engaging visual solutions.
• Collaborative and service-focused, able to build effective working relationships with the Design and Marketing teams and stakeholders across the Club.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage your workload and deliver accurate work to agreed deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to work through challenges and respond constructively to feedback.
• Interested in design trends and new creative approaches, particularly in sport, and able to apply them in a way that suits the Club’s brand and objectives.

What you need

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, supported by a portfolio of production-ready artwork.
• Knowledge and experience in digital and print production across a range of formats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Keynote, Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Office, and proficiency on Mac platforms.
• An understanding of digital and social media platforms and how design is used across them.
• A tertiary qualification in graphic design or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in sport, entertainment or another fan- or consumer-facing industry (desirable).
• Experience developing data-driven campaigns and/or producing multimedia and video content (desirable).
• A valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Fantastic culture of grounded people, passionate about what they do
• Hybrid working,with 1 WFH day per week for part-time roles. Note: This is a part-time role for 3 days a week - you would be required to be onsite on Tuesdays and Thursdays for team connect days, but we are flexible for the other day. We are also willing to consider splitting hours across 4 days if preferred.
• Free access to Aquatics Facilities at the Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing
• Access to x4 General Admission tickets to every Saints home game @ Marvel
• Free parking onsite & state-of-the- art gym access
• Bring your Pet to Work Fridays!
• Paid Wellbeing days – time off to relax & recharge
• Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise
• Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BALANCE products
• Saints-only Linen House product pricing
• Excellence in everything we do.
• Team-based approach always.
• Building an enduring legacy.

If you connect with our Mantras, who the Saints are and where we are headed, this a brilliant opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join us.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, this is your sign to go for it.

The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQI+ communities.

We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and fostering a “child safe” culture. It is essential that anyone involved with the St Kilda Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment. All employees of St Kilda Football Club are required to have a valid Working With Children Check.