Graphic Design Manager

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Transport discount

KiwiSaver

Flexible hours

Work from home

Parental leave

Insurance discounts

Memberships

On-site amenities

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Graphic Design Manager to lead the university-wide graphic design service, guiding a talented team to deliver high-quality creative that strengthens how the University's brand is experienced across audiences, platforms, and environments.

You will work closely with the Brand Manager and colleagues across the University to translate strategic priorities into impactful visual solutions while improving design quality, accessibility, and consistency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing creative or graphic design teams.
• Strong background in managing design workflows, resources and priorities.
• Commitment to accessibility and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the university-wide graphic design team.
• Translate strategic priorities into high-quality visual solutions.
• Collaborate with Brand Manager and campus stakeholders to maintain brand standards.

Skills

Branding

Leadership

Graphic design

Print design

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

• UoA Department Name: Marketing and Recruitment

Job Description

A strong brand is built througheveryinteraction people have with it.

From major campaigns to everyday communications, visual design shapes how people recognise, understand, and connect with an organisation. We're looking for a Graphic Design Manager who can help bring the University's brand to life with clarity, consistency, and creativity.

Leading ourUniversity-wide graphic design service, you'll guide a talented team delivering high-quality creative that strengthens how the University's brand is experienced across audiences, platforms, and environments. Working closely with theBrand Manager and colleagues across the University, you'll translate strategic priorities into impactful visual solutions while strengthening design quality, accessibility, and consistency. You'll build a culture of creative excellence and help elevate the University's visual presence across a diverse range of brand and marketing activities.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $98,700 - $133,500 - Band H.

For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to thePosition Description .

We're looking for proven experience leading and developing creative or graphic design teams with a strong background in managing design workflows, resources and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We're particularly interested in people who bring:

• Expertise in delivering and quality-assuring high-quality print and digital design that aligns with brand standards.
• Experience building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and external suppliers.
• A track record of improving creative processes, systems and services, with a commitment to accessibility and inclusive design.

WaipapaTaumataRau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over47,000 students.

Guided byour values , we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range ofstaff benefits , including:

• Competitive salary andfive weeks of annual leave
• Discounted public Transportfor permanentand long-term fixed term staff
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver,matching up to6.75%
• Flexible working arrangements, includingworking from homeandflexible hours
• Leading,andinclusive parental leaveprovisions
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discountedinsurance,memberships, andon‑site amenities

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+ , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz