Senior Graphic Designer

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead the in-house creative team on campaigns, packaging, digital and print. This hybrid, Melbourne-based role combines hands-on design with strategic oversight, reporting to the Marketing Manager and mentoring two designers.

You will craft packaging artwork within dielines and print specs, drive creative direction, and manage project schedules while collaborating with photographers, videographers, and marketers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of graphic design experience, in-house or agency
• Experience in packaging design and artwork development
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function from concept to final production for campaigns, packaging, digital and print
• Mentor a team of two Graphic Designers and provide creative direction
• Oversee day-to-day design operations, scheduling projects and ensuring dielines and print specs are met

Skills

Leadership

Packaging design

Campaign design

Digital design

Print design

Mentoring

Creative direction

Project scheduling

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Graphic Designer to this leading Australian and New Zealand brand in the outdoor and lifestyle sector. Dynamic role - leadership, packaging, campaigns, digital & printPhenomenal team and cultureHybrid role - Melbourne based - south eastern suburbs

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Graphic Designer to join this buzzing and collaborative in-house creative team with an agency mindset where you will combine both hands-on design and oversee the day-to-day design functions across campaigns, packaging, digital and print. Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working alongside a team of designers, photographers, videographers and marketers, you will be responsible for leading the entire design function from concept to final production, mentor a team of two Graphic Designers, provide strong creative direction, scheduling projects, and design and develop packaging artwork including working within dielines and print specifications. You have strong experience in graphic and packaging design with 6+ years gained either agency or client side, and outstanding skills across Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Additional strengths in animation, AI-driven creative workflows and experience with Monday.com or similar workflow platforms will be highly regarded. You will be joining a fun, close-knit, and multi-faceted team of creatives who promote a professional and collaborative working environment. An exciting opportunity to join a fast growing and highly reputable organisation working on both local and global high-quality products.