Junior Graphic Designer

NZME New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ Herald Premium

VIVA Premium

BusinessDesk subscriptions

Wellbeing support

Counselling services

Parental leave benefits

Professional development opportunities

Recognition programmes

Exclusive staff discounts

Event tickets

Job summary

NZME is seeking a junior Graphic Designer to join our Creative team in New Zealand. This hands-on role focuses on digital design and client campaigns from concept through to final delivery.

You'll develop concepts, storyboards, and mock-ups, deliver digital campaigns across social and print, and work with stakeholders to bring creative strategy to life. 1–2 years in a design role and strong Adobe CC + HTML5 are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years' experience in a junior design role within an agency, client, media, or publishing environment.
• Proven ability to deliver integrated creative campaigns, solo or collaborative, with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full competency in Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML5 experience, working knowledge of Figma, GDN and Google G-Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, storyboards, and mock-ups, then take them through to final asset production.
• Deliver digital creative executions and client campaigns across social, print and other platforms, aligning with creative strategy.
• Contribute to presentations and project reviews, sharing insights and best practices.
• Manage creative files with precision—naming conventions, server storage, and all details.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML5

Figma

Google G-Suite

GDN

Job description

THE BRIEF:

NZME is one of New Zealand's largest media and entertainment companies, and our Creative team is at the heart of bringing brand stories to life. We're on the lookout for a qualified junior Graphic Designer to join us, someone who's passionate about digital design and ready to help shape compelling client campaigns.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role focused primarily on digital design and client campaigns - from concept through to final delivery. If you love crafting effective creative work and want to do it alongside a talented team in a fast-paced media environment, read on.

WHAT YOU'LL CREATE:

Day to day, you'll be:

• Developing concepts, storyboards, and mock-ups, then taking them through to final asset production

• Deliver digital creative executions, as well as client campaigns across social, print and other platforms, bringing creative strategy and communication objectives to life at every audience touchpoint

• Contributing to presentations and project reviews, sharing industry insights and best practice examples to inspire innovative thinking

• Managing creative files with precision - naming conventions, server storage, and all the detail in between

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU BRING:

• 1–2+ years' experience in a junior design role within an agency, client, media, or publishing environment

• Proven ability to deliver integrated creative campaigns, either solo or collaboratively, with a track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

• Full competency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with HTML5 experience (a must) and working knowledge of Figma, GDN and Google G-Suite preferred

• Motion Graphics knowledge and creative awards experience - both a welcome bonus

• Strong communication skills — confident presenting your work and comfortable working with multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Familiarity with WorkflowMax or equivalent project management software

• A proactive, detail-minded approach and a genuine passion for the creative process

WHY ITS WORTH IT:

You'll be part of a dynamic creative team at one of New Zealand's leading media companies, where your work will reach real audiences at scale. We back our people with the tools, training, and support to keep growing. This is a team-based, highly collaborative environment, one where your ideas are heard and your creativity is celebrated.

You'll enjoy a range of benefits including complimentary NZ Herald Premium, VIVA Premium and BusinessDesk subscriptions, wellbeing support and counselling services, parental leave benefits, professional development opportunities, recognition programmes, exclusive staff discounts, and access to tickets through NZME's event network.

This is a full-time, office-based role.

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. Examples include citizen, resident, visa holder, or requiring visa sponsorship.