Senior Brand & Design Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour week with hybrid/remote work

Competitive remuneration with salary $

5 weeks annual leave + leave buy/sell

Wellbeing and family support

Job summary

The University of Auckland seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to provide creative leadership and deliver high‑quality design solutions that strengthen the University’s brand across print and digital channels.

You will guide creative direction, mentor designers, and ensure excellence across campaigns, publications, digital content, presentations and brand assets while partnering with stakeholders and the Graphic Design Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ graphic design experience delivering high‑quality creative across print and digital channels.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and impactful visual communications across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design projects, managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Provide creative guidance, mentor designers and ensure brand standards across campaigns, publications and digital content.
• Champion accessibility and innovation while shaping the visual identity for the University.

Skills

5+ years graphic design

Strong portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Design leadership

Brand management

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Auckland seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to provide creative leadership and deliver high‑quality design solutions that strengthen the University’s brand across print and digital channels.

You will guide creative direction, mentor designers, and ensure excellence across campaigns, publications, digital content, presentations and brand assets while partnering with stakeholders and the Graphic Design Manager.