Graphic Designer

Everest People; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative company in Hamilton is seeking a passionate Graphic Designer to craft engaging marketing assets for their outdoor brand. The successful candidate will collaborate with marketing and product teams, focusing on digital and print design. A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential. Join a supportive team dedicated to innovation and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work environment

Creative team culture

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is essential.
• Ability to prepare artwork for both print and digital formats.
• Strong organisational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing assets across digital and print platforms.
• Develop and support product and packaging artwork.
• Collaborate on campaign visuals from concept to execution.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Attention to detail

Creative design and storytelling

Typography and layout sense

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design

Job description

About Zempire

Everest People are proud to continue our partnership with Zempire Camping, a New Zealand success story shaking up the outdoors -one tent at a time.

From their base in Hamilton, Zempire has grown into an award-winning global leader in air tent technology with a community of passionate campers and a reputation for bold, clever gear. As their international footprint expands, they remain grounded in what matters: quality products, epic adventures, and a down-to-earth team that loves what they do.

About the role

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the Marketing and Product teams to deliver fresh, inspiring designs that elevate Zempire’s brand. You’ll create engaging assets for digital and print—think social media, eDM graphics, POS collateral, catalogues, billboards, and packaging. You’ll also support the Lead Designer with production and packaging design and collaborate on marketing collateral for events and retailer collaborations in global markets.

Key areas of responsibility

• Designing engaging marketing assets across digital and print platforms (social media, eDM graphics, POS collateral, catalogues, OOH billboards, packaging, etc.)
• Developing brand visuals that align with Zempire’s identity
• Supporting product and packaging artwork, ensuring clarity and creativity
• Collaborating on campaign visuals from concept to execution
• Preparing artwork for print and digital, proofing for accuracy and impact
• Staying up to date with design trends in outdoor, travel, and lifestyle spaces
• Contributing fresh ideas in creative sessions

About you

We’re after someone who’s passionate about design and the outdoors, with a keen eye for detail and a love for creative design and storytelling. You thrive in a fast-paced, office-based environment and enjoy collaborating with others to bring ideas to life.

You’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong sense of typography, layout, and colour
• Ability to work within brand guidelines while bringing creativity and originality
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of preparing artwork for print and digital
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to changing priorities
• A passion for camping, outdoors, or lifestyle branding is a plus!

Why join Zempire Camping?

• Champion a brand that values creativity, innovation, and going the extra mile
• Be part of a tight-knit, passionate team doing big things on the world stage
• Work in a fast-paced, fun, and supportive environment
• Opportunity to grow your design career with a globally recognised outdoor brand

Ready to take Zempire’s visual storytelling to the next level? Apply today! Please contact Senga Allen on 027 210 4212 for further information or visit Careers page for a copy of the position description.

When submitting your application, please include a link or attachment to your graphic design portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to upload or share your portfolio as part of the application process.

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