Aquent - Careers in Australia – Sydney NSW

$120,000 - $120,000 a year

Permanent

10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

We’re looking for a talented Lead Graphic Designer to help shape the visual narrative of a leading global organisation. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design principles, you’ll lead the creation of artwork across a wide array of channels — ensuring every piece aligns seamlessly with brand guidelines, nurtures our creative identity, and complements the pace and ambition of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Design Concepting

- Develop design concepts for Consumer Marketing, Business Events, Trade Events, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Services, and international regional teams (15+ markets)
- Provide creative thought leadership to ensure brand consistency across all assets

Asset Creation and Production

- Demonstrate advanced graphic design industry standards across an extensive range of mediums for print, digitaland video formats
- Deliver project assets with a high level of attention to detail, leveraging advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects)

Collaboration and Coordination

- Collaborate with a global team operating across various markets and languages
- Coordinate with external production agencies to increase design output and ensure high-quality, brand-aligned assets

Resourcing and Industry Trends

- Source and onboard freelance resources through agency partners, overseeing their integration into projects
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to keep creative output at the forefront of innovation

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge & Experience





- Tertiary qualifications in graphic design or a related field
- Minimum five years’ professional graphic design experience in an in-house studio, agency, or production environment
- Proven track record of successful design projects
- Experience developing and maintaining brand identities
- Experience with budget management, strategic planning and reporting

Skills

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Advanced knowledge of design principles (typography, colour theory, layout)
- Experience across both print and digital design
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles
- Video editing and animation skills
- Experience mentoring junior designers and working with external freelance support
- Strong conceptual thinking and innovative design skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Robust collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Effective time management and prioritisation

What We’re Looking For in You

- Ability to adapt flexibly to changing priorities in support of broader organisational objectives
- A team player who thrives in a high-performance, multi-disciplinary environment
- Sound judgement and emotional intelligence when working through differing views
- A collaborative, trust-based approach to team culture

Responsibilities Also Include

- Managing freelance direct reports: sourcing, onboarding, delegating tasks, and supporting workflow
- Managing budgets and financial delegations
- Following legal, statutory, and corporate governance policies and procedures
- Contributing to an inclusive workplace culture, including support for diversity and belonging

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📌 Lead Graphic Designer (New South Wales)
🏢 Aquent - Careers in Australia
📍 New South Wales