Are you a talented packaging design professional with an eye for precision and a flair for client relationship management? 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. 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 solid stakeholder relationships and manage design adaptation projects end-to-end. Key Responsibilities

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. 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. Brand Governance & Accuracy:

Ensure all designs and production-ready artwork strictly adhere to brand guidelines, market-specific standards, and regulatory requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with Transcreation Team Leads, Project Managers, Technical Artists, and Retouchers to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. Project Execution:

Simultaneously manage multiple project pipelines,



balancing competing priorities without compromising quality or attention to detail. What We Are Looking For

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. Client-Facing Skills:

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with confidence managing clients directly in an onsite environment. Technical Mastery:

Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically

Illustrator ,

Photoshop , and

InDesign ). Packaging Expertise:

Strong understanding of packaging artwork execution, typography, prepress standards, layout adaptation, and brand governance. Location & Flexibility:

Sydney-based and comfortable working in a hybrid arrangement (WFH + weekly onsite attendance at the Sydney client studio). Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting global FMCG or beverage brands. Familiarity with APAC market localization, multi-language adaptations, and workflow platforms like Workfront. Why Apply?

Iconic Brand Portfolio:

Work on high-visibility global campaigns and packaging designs for a world-renowned FMCG brand. Collaborative Environment:

Join a dynamic, high-performing transcreation team focused on creative excellence. 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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