Digital Platform Engineer

Sky New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is seeking a Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation Lead to drive 3D modelling, prototyping and brand visuals for the business. You will manage 3D lab operations, collaborate with engineers and category teams, and translate ideas into clear design concepts.

In addition to 3D capabilities, you’ll support digital development, update multimedia and website content, coordinate print production and events, and ensure outcomes align with our brand and market needs across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts or related design discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in 3D visualization or related design field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience in large-scale print development and publication.
• Strong storytelling and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 3D modelling and printing capability for business needs.
• Prototype concepts with engineers and category teams.
• Manage 3D lab equipment, maintenance and quality standards.
• Oversee vendor relationships and stock of consumables.
• Support digital development, multimedia content and website updates.
• Coordinate print production, signage, events and sponsorships.
• Maintain brand strategy across print and digital materials.
• Ensure design outputs align with current design trends.

Skills

3D visualisation

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Videography

Video editing

Website CMS

Print development

Brand design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts

Tools

3D software tools

Job description

Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation

East Tamaki Hynds

Location: East Tamaki, Auckland

Employment type: Permanent, full-time — 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $72,000 – $76,000 per annum

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is a proudly New Zealand–owned leader in water, drainage, stormwater and civil infrastructure solutions. We combine engineering expertise with a strong brand and a culture built on people, quality and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a creative and technically capable Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation Lead to lead and continuously develop our 3D modelling and printing capability for business and customer requirements — including model preparation, prototyping, assembly, rendering and ongoing process improvement.

Alongside our 3D capability, you’ll support digital development initiatives, maintain our multimedia and website content, develop and update marketing and communications material, and coordinate print production, signwriting, trade events, sponsorships and event signage to support our company objectives and brand visibility.

• 3D lab management: Manage and optimise our 3D printing and digital modelling capability, including equipment performance, maintenance planning, quality standards, workflow efficiency, material research and continuous improvement.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with engineers and category management, providing expertise to refine new product concepts.
• Vendor management: Manage and leverage supplier relationships.
• Resource management: Manage the stock of consumables.
• Technological research: Investigate emerging technologies to enhance our digital library capabilities.
• Visual & brand: Maintain creative design and brand strategy for print matter in line with current design trends.
• Software: Acquire and maintain expertise across our 3D software toolset.
• Multimedia: Support photography and video filming workflows; edit and maintain the image library; develop and manage digital signage.
• Website: Support the management and updating of content across the Group's websites and CMS.
• Print: Concept, design and produce print matter for promotions, advertising, catalogues, trade shows, sponsorship, internal communications, events, signwriting and branch templates.
• Communications: Consult with stakeholders to translate rough ideas and opportunities into clear concepts and designs.
• Progression: Keep abreast of world design trends, software and technology to drive continued efficiencies across all marketing output.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts (or a closely related design discipline)
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in 3D visualisation or a related design field
• Adobe Creative Cloud power user, with excellent InDesign and Photoshop skills
• A proven record of strategic thinking, conceptual development, design creation and operational delivery across a wide range of mediums
• Competency in website content management
• Experience in large-scale print development and publication
• Photography and Photoshop competency for product, event, portrait and in-situ work
• Videography and video-editing software experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to edit copy as you apply it to design
• Proven ability to perform and lead by example in high-pressure, deadline-driven creative environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time pressure and constraints
• Ability to define and articulate business design challenges into a cohesive narrative across stakeholder groups
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of a business
• Experience communicating with external suppliers