Senior Designer - Pet

ZURU

Auckland

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ZURU is seeking a Senior Designer to bring its Pet brands to life across digital, print, motion, and in-store touchpoints. You will own design projects end-to-end, ensure brand consistency, and mentor junior designers while contributing fresh ideas to the team.

Lead creative development, collaborate with marketing and product teams, and stay ahead of design trends in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in Auckland, NZ with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

5–8+ years in a senior design role with leadership experience.
Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency and design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Lead design projects from concept to completion across digital and print.
Mentor intermediate and junior designers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Develop packaging, branding, and campaign assets with high quality and on-brand outputs.
Produce prototypes, mockups, and design systems for stakeholder review.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all deliverables.
Stay current with design trends and tools to drive innovation.

Skills

5-8 years exp

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Figma

Typography & layout

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Cinema 4D

Premiere Pro

Job description

Bring ZURU's Pet brands to life — digital, print, motion, and everything in-store.
About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!

For more information, visit www.zuru.com.

Role Impact

As highly talented Senior Designer, you'll play a key role in bringing ZURU's Pet brands to life across digital, print, motion, activations and in-store touchpoints. You'll take ownership of design projects from concept through to completion, ensuring every output is high-quality, on-brand, and delivered on time — while mentoring intermediate and junior designers and contributing fresh creative thinking to the wider team.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design & Content Creation

Design Development: Create and develop innovative design solutions that align with project goals and brand guidelines across digital assets, print collateral and brand campaigns
Briefs: Craft comprehensive creative briefs for both in-house and external creative teams
Prototypes + Mock Ups: Produce prototypes, mockups, and wireframes to visualise design concepts and facilitate stakeholder feedback
Project Management: Manage design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs meet technical specifications and are consistent with brand guidelines
Handle colour correction, grading, retouching for images and videos and audio with videos where required
Packaging: Minor updates to existing packaging artwork
Other tasks management may deem appropriate from time to time

Collaboration & Leadership

Team Coordination: Work closely with the Design Director and Design Project Manager to ensure smooth workflows and high-quality output
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with the Design Director, marketers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions
Leadership Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior designers, helping them grow and improve their skills
Project Leadership: Take the lead on design projects when needed, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion
Conceptualisation and Innovation: Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table. Lead and actively participate in creative brainstorming sessions, proposing creative solutions that align with project goals and market trends

Skill Development & Innovation

Creative Opportunities: Identify and suggest creative opportunities within the Pet Vertical
Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with innovative design trends and techniques
Industry Trends: Monitor key competitor trends and industry standards
Pursue learning opportunities to improve technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (or areas identified by you and/or your manager)

Skills & Experience

5–8+ years industry experience in a similar role
A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary level institute or similar
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma
Illustration skills are an added advantage
Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and 3D design such as Cinema 4D are an added advantage
Design: Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, colour, and layout
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions
Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to self-manage
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively

LIFE@ZURU

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.

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