Senior Graphic Designer — Brand Leader & Mentor

National Rugby League; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Rugby League (NRL) is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to join the Commercial Marketing team. You’ll translate briefs into distinctive, on-brand artwork from concept to final production, and ensure visual consistency across the NRL’s brands and products.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you’ll manage multiple brands, mentor the Junior Graphic Designer, and collaborate with agencies, clubs and sponsors to deliver compelling design that supports events and revenue.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional design experience in an agency or in-house team.
• Strong portfolio including brand and website projects.
• Experience applying and developing brand guidelines and mentoring others.
• Ability to present ideas and explain design decisions to stakeholders when priorities or deadlines compete.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and deliver finished artwork across digital, web and print.
• Manage brand guidelines and asset libraries so teams and partners can use NRL brands consistently.
• Work with teams across the NRL and with external partners, including agencies, clubs and sponsors, to clarify briefs and present creative ideas.
• Prioritise briefs, allocate work and manage competing deadlines while maintaining quality of work.
• Lead and mentor the Junior Graphic Designer and improve how the team briefs, reviews and delivers design work.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact event delivery or revenue.

Skills

Brand development

Concept development

Portfolio management

Presenting ideas

Multi-brand experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The National Rugby League (NRL) is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to join the Commercial Marketing team. You’ll translate briefs into distinctive, on-brand artwork from concept to final production, and ensure visual consistency across the NRL’s brands and products.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you’ll manage multiple brands, mentor the Junior Graphic Designer, and collaborate with agencies, clubs and sponsors to deliver compelling design that supports events and revenue.