Manager - Graphic Design

Socket.dev; Town of Newstead (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mater is seeking a talented Manager, Graphic Design to lead our brand and visual communications function. This role oversees a small team and drives design across digital and print channels, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality outputs.

You will translate strategy into compelling visual solutions, manage workflows, and partner with stakeholders to support Mater's mission and priorities. This leadership role requires strong design and operational delivery capabilities in a not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a graphic design or creative team in a complex organisation.
• Strong expertise in brand management and visual identity systems.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Ability to balance creative direction with operational delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the graphic design function, ensuring high quality outputs across all channels
• Oversee design workflows, priorities and resourcing to meet organisational needs
• Provide expert advice on visual communication and brand application
• Ensure consistent adherence to brand guidelines, accessibility and design standards
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools and capability
• Manage external suppliers and creative partners to deliver value and quality outcomes
• Act as the escalation point for design risk, compliance and reputational considerations
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture

Skills

Graphic design leadership

Brand management

Brand identity systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the role

Mater is seeking a talented and experienced Manager, Graphic Design to lead our brand and visual communications function.

Salary range: $124,394 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you'll be doing

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for translating Mater's brand and communications strategy into high quality, consistent and impactful design across digital and print channels. You'll lead a small specialist team, manage design workflows and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver compelling visual solutions that support our mission and strategic priorities.

Lead and manage the graphic design function, ensuring high quality outputs across all channels

• Oversee design workflows, priorities and resourcing to meet organisational needs
• Provide expert advice on visual communication and brand application
• Ensure consistent adherence to brand guidelines, accessibility and design standards
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools and capability
• Manage external suppliers and creative partners to deliver value and quality outcomes
• Act as the escalation point for design risk, compliance and reputational considerations
• Coach and develop your team, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture

About you

You're a creative leader who combines strong design capability with operational excellence and strategic thinking.

• Proven experience leading a graphic design or creative team in a complex organisation
• Strong expertise in brand management and visual identity systems
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality outputs
• Ability to balance creative direction with operational delivery
• Experience in healthcare, not-for-profit or other service based environments (desirable)
• Leadership or management qualifications (desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What's in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Direct applications only - we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre- employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.