Graphic Designer

Plato Creative; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato Creative in Christchurch is seeking a senior Graphic Designer to own end-to-end design projects across digital, motion, print and packaging. You will balance creativity with commercial impact and deliver cohesive brand assets on tight timelines.

You’ll leverage the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a toolkit that may include motion graphics, 3D or video. Join a fast-paced team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Senior or experienced intermediate designer with a strong portfolio across multiple formats (digital, motion, print, packaging).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and confidence with Word/PowerPoint.
• Experience with Figma is a significant advantage, plus a toolkit that includes motion graphics, 3D, illustration or video.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from ideation to delivery across digital, social, email, video, packaging and print.
• Own and execute design projects to final delivery, ensuring cohesion with brand identity.
• Collaborate with the team to refine brand systems and deliver high-quality assets on time.
• Create dynamic content by transforming ideas into engaging motion graphics and multimedia content.

Skills

Brand identity

Motion graphics

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Figma

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Plato, we blend creativity with a commercial focus to fuel the growth of ambitious brands. Our high-performing team thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, valuing talent, ambition, and continuous learning. Strong relationships both within our team and with our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Plato means making a real impact and contributing to our bold growth strategy.

The opportunity

Are you an experienced designer who loves bringing ideas to life across everything from digital and motion to print and packaging? Do you enjoy owning the full process, from ideation and concepting through to rollout and delivery? Are you innovative and excited to embrace new skills and technology? If so, we have the ideal role for you.

Due to growing demand, we are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This is a dynamic ‘no-two-days-are-the-same’ environment, one that encompasses myriad projects - from large scale campaigns to corporate stationery, brand identity development to social media assets, beautiful packaging to email marketing…and so much more. We have a strong focus on creating tangible results for our clients, so we carefully balance creativity with logic and attention to detail to ensure they get the best of both worlds - brilliant ideas, and flawless execution.

In this role, you’ll be working across the full spectrum of design. One day you might be thrashing out ideas with the team, the next you might be deep in rollout territory, creating and exporting assets for a campaign launch. It’s fun and fast-paced, and you’ll be supported at every step by our crew of like-minded creatives who are passionate about delivering exceptional work (and results) for our clients.

What you'll be doing

Take projects from idea to delivery. You'll ideate, concept, design and deliver, holding the standard the whole way through. The big ideas and the little details both need to be taken care of, and we need someone who can handle both.

Own and execute design projects to final delivery across digital, social, email, video, packaging and print, ensuring every asset is perfectly optimised for its channel.

Collaborate with the creative team to refine and implement brand identity systems, ensuring every campaign is cohesive and powerful.

Create dynamic content by transforming static ideas into engaging motion graphics, animations, and other multimedia content.

Move between several different project types in a single day. We can be fast paced, so effective time management and efficiency matter as much as craft.

Expertly juggle multiple projects and deadlines, maintaining the highest standards of quality and creative excellence, even under pressure.

What you'll bring to the table

A senior or experienced intermediate designer, with time spent in a creative agency or a role where you've worked across a wide variety of project types (print, packaging, email, digital and more), supported by a strong portfolio that showcases top-tier design across various industries and formats.

Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), plus confidence working in Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Figma is a significant advantage.

Something extra in your toolkit. Motion graphics, 3D, illustration, video, whatever your additional strength is. You don't need all of them, but a specialist skill alongside your core design craft goes a long way.

A deep understanding of file setup and preparation for a wide range of formats, including print, digital, video, and motion graphics.

A meticulous eye for detail. A commitment to accuracy and consistency, ensuring every project is flawless.

A demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities, troubleshoot problems proactively, and keep a cool head while moving at pace.

A growth and innovation mindset. We're embracing AI across our processes, department and agency so experience with AI tools (Claude in particular) is an advantage.

You embrace feedback, development, and continuous improvement, and you thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who aligns with our values and is eager to make a meaningful impact at Plato.

Find out more about life at Plato: https://platocreative.co.nz/careers