Job Description
Are you a talented packaging design professional with an eye for precision and a flair for client relationship management?
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We are seeking an experienced
Adaptive Designer
to join our APAC Transcreation team in Sydney for a
12-month maternity cover contract
. In this role, you will play a key part in adapting global packaging assets and creative campaigns for local APAC market execution for a world-leading Food & Beverage client.
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Beyond your technical artwork and adaptive design skills, you will act as a trusted creative partner, spending time onsite at the client's Sydney studio on a weekly basis to build strong stakeholder relationships and manage design adaptation projects end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities n
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Adaptive Packaging Design:
Adapt global creative packaging assets, artwork, and brand elements across various formats, sizes, product variants, and languages while maintaining visual brand integrity.
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Onsite Client Engagement:
Attend the client's Sydney studio weekly, participating in reviews, working sessions, and serving as a direct partner to key client stakeholders.
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Brand Governance & Accuracy:
Ensure all designs and production-ready artwork strictly adhere to brand guidelines, market-specific standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with Transcreation Team Leads, Project Managers, Technical Artists, and Retouchers to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.
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Project Execution:
Simultaneously manage multiple project pipelines,



balancing competing priorities without compromising quality or attention to detail.
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What We Are Looking For n
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Experience:
3–5+ years
of proven experience in adaptive design, transcreation, artwork adaptation, or production design, with a focus on packaging and FMCG/consumer goods environments.
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Client-Facing Skills:
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with confidence managing clients directly in an onsite environment.
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Technical Mastery:
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically
Illustrator
,
Photoshop
, and
InDesign
).
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Packaging Expertise:
Strong understanding of packaging artwork execution, typography, prepress standards, layout adaptation, and brand governance.
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Location & Flexibility:
Sydney-based and comfortable working in a hybrid arrangement (WFH + weekly onsite attendance at the Sydney client studio).
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Nice to Have n
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Prior experience supporting global FMCG or beverage brands.
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Familiarity with APAC market localization, multi-language adaptations, and workflow platforms like Workfront.
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Why Apply? n
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Iconic Brand Portfolio:
Work on high-visibility global campaigns and packaging designs for a world-renowned FMCG brand.
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Collaborative Setting:
Join a dynamic, high-performing transcreation team focused on creative excellence.
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Hybrid Work Culture:
Enjoy flexibility with a balance of working from home and collaborating face-to-face in the client studio.
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📌 Adaptive Designer (Packaging) - 12-Month Maternity Cover (Sydney)
🏢 Propelis
📍 Sydney