We're looking for an experienced Lead Graphic Designer | Design Studio Manager who loves getting their hands dirty in pixels and vectors but also possesses the operational chops to keep our creative studio running smoothly.
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9 months fixed term chance.
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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!
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What You'll Do
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Hands-on Design & Execution (~70%)
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Create & Deliver: Conceptualise and execute high-quality design work across [digital, print, brand identity, social, campaign assets, etc.].
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Set the Bar: Lead by example with high craft standards, technical accuracy, and creative problem-solving.
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Maintain Consistency: Act as the guardian of brand guidelines across all internal and external outputs.
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Studio Flow & People Leadership ( 30%)
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Manage Workflow:
Oversee traffic and project allocation across the design team to ensure balanced workloads and realistic deadlines.
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Mentor Designers: Provide constructive feedback, conduct design reviews, and foster creative growth within the team.
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Bridge Communication: Serve as the main point of contact between creative execution, project managers, and key stakeholders.
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Who You Are
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Proven Creative: 5+ years as a Senior or Lead Graphic Designer with a standout portfolio showing versatile branding and visual execution.
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Active Practitioner: Master-level skills in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and up-to-date creative tools.
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Organized Facilitator: Experience with studio traffic/workflow management (using tools like Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, or Jira).
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Empathetic Mentor: Skilled at guiding junior/mid-weight designers through feedback and constructive critiques without micromanaging.
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📌 Lead Graphic Designer / Studio Manager Victoria (Australia)
🏢 Aquent Australia
📍 Australia
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