We’re looking for an experienced Lead Graphic Designer who loves getting their hands dirty in pixels and vectors but also possesses the operational chops to keep our creative studio running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role (approx. 70% design execution, 30% studio & team management) . You will be the design anchor for the team, producing high-impact creative deliverables while managing workflow, direct reports, and project traffic. If you’ve left design tools behind for spreadsheets full-time, this won’t be the right fit!

What You’ll Do

- Hands-on Design & Execution (~70%)
- Create & Deliver: Conceptualise and execute high-quality design work across [digital, print, brand identity, social, campaign assets, etc.].
- Set the Bar: Lead by example with high craft standards, technical accuracy, and creative problem-solving.
- Maintain Consistency: Act as the guardian of brand guidelines across all internal and external outputs.
- Studio Flow & People Leadership ( 30%)
- Manage Workflow:



Oversee traffic and project allocation across the design team to ensure balanced workloads and realistic deadlines.
- Mentor Designers: Provide constructive feedback, conduct design reviews, and foster creative growth within the team.
- Bridge Communication: Serve as the main point of contact between creative execution, project managers, and key stakeholders.

Who You Are

- Proven Creative: 5+ years as a Senior or Lead Graphic Designer with a standout portfolio showing versatile branding and visual execution.
- Active Practitioner: Master-level skills in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and up-to-date creative tools.
- Organized Facilitator: Experience with studio traffic/workflow management (using tools like Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, or Jira).
- Empathetic Mentor: Skilled at guiding junior/mid-weight designers through feedback and constructive critiques without micromanaging.

📌 Design Studio Manager | Lead Graphic Designer (Australia)
🏢 Aquent
📍 Australia