About the Role

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented and organised Graphic Designer to work across three Japanese-inspired pastry brands: Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Pafu & Kurimu.

Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you will bring creative briefs to life through print and digital design, social media content and photography. This hands-on role offers varied creative projects while maintaining each brand's distinct visual identity.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Print & Digital Design

- Design artwork for campaigns, promotions, product launches and store openings based on provided briefs.

- Create print collateral, including posters, menus, point-of-sale (POS) materials, signage, packaging and labels.

- Develop digital assets for social media, paid advertisements, in-store screens, websites and EDMs.

- Maintain and update websites, including product information, images, banners and promotional content.

- Create and edit short-form videos, reels and basic animated graphics for social media and digital advertisements.

- Adapt artwork into various formats and sizes for different channels and store requirements.

- Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork according to supplier specifications, including dimensions, bleed and colour profiles.

2. Photography & Content Creation

- Develop mood boards, shot lists and visual concepts for product photoshoots in collaboration with external photographers and stylists.

- Capture in-store lifestyle photos and videos for social media.

- Edit and retouch product and lifestyle photography for print and digital use.

3. Design & Brand Management





- Prioritise design tasks to ensure accurate artwork and timely delivery.

- Organise design files, templates and final artwork for future use.

- Maintain the distinct visual identities of Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Pafu & Kurimu across all brand assets.

- Translate creative briefs into visually compelling designs that communicate key messages effectively.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

- Proven Graphic Designer experience, with a strong portfolio of commercial design work.

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro (Optional).

- Robust digital and print design skills, including preparing production-ready artwork.

- Ability to create and edit short-form videos, Reels and basic motion graphics for social media and digital advertisements.

- Basic camera photography and videography skills to capture engaging in-store content.

- Ability to update website content, with WordPress experience considered an advantage.

- Good understanding of typography, layout, colour theory and brand consistency.

- Excellent attention to detail, time management, independence and collaboration skills.





Highly Regarded

· Previous design experience in food and beverage, hospitality, FMCG or retail.

· Experience working across multiple brands with distinct visual identities.

- Experience creating engaging lifestyle content for social media, particularly within food, beverage or retail.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work across three established Japanese-inspired pastry brands with a national retail presence.

- Diverse creative projects spanning product launches, seasonal campaigns, potential brand collaborations, packaging and digital design.

- Creative freedom to explore fresh ideas and contribute to the visual direction of three distinct brands.

- Hands-on involvement in product launches, photoshoots and content production.

- Part-time contract arrangement of three days per week, based in Port Melbourne.

About Us

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Pafu & Kurimu are Japanese-inspired pastry brands offering baked cheese tarts, pastries, choux and other sweet treats. With stores across Australia, we focus on quality products and memorable customer experiences through innovative flavours, engaging campaigns and distinctive brand identities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and design portfolio, showcasing relevant print and digital design, retail campaigns, packaging or social media content. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.

If you're a creative and detail-oriented designer who enjoys bringing brands to life, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Graphic Designer (3 Days per week on site role) (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart
📍 Port Melbourne