Senior Graphic Designer

An experienced and highly skilled Graphic Designer to lead and elevate our dynamic team in the multi-disciplinary design industry. As a Graphic Designer, you will bring your 10 years of experience to the table, guiding the creative process, and producing exceptional designs across a wide spectrum of deliverables. Your expertise in conceptualisation, execution, and collaboration will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Leadership: Provide creative leadership and mentorship to junior designers, inspiring the team to achieve excellence in design work and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
2. Conceptualisation and Execution: Lead the conceptualisation and development of design projects, from initial ideation to final execution, ensuring that all deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with project goals.
3. Diverse Deliverables: Oversee the creation of designs for reports, marketing collateral, bids, presentations, digital platforms, and other internal and external communication materials.
4. Branding and Identity: Take a leading role in maintaining brand consistency and contributing to the evolution of brand guidelines, ensuring that all designs reflect the organisation's visual identity.
5. Pre-Press and Print: Expertly prepare files for print, coordinating with production teams and external vendors to ensure seamless production and impeccable print quality.
6. Digital Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in creating captivating digital designs for web, social media, email campaigns, and other digital platforms, with a focus on user experience. Knowledge of Visio and SharePoint is a plus.
7. Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external agencies, and stakeholders, effectively communicating design concepts and coordinating project timelines.
8. Trend Research: Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, integrating innovative ideas into the design process.
9. Time and Resource Management: Efficiently manage projects, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest level of design craftsmanship.
10. Continuous Improvement: Share industry knowledge and best practices with the team, supporting the growth of design capabilities across the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 10 years experience as a Graphic Designer in a multi-disciplinary design environment, with a portfolio showcasing a wide range of projects.
3. Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and other relevant design software. Familiarity with prototyping tools, motion graphics, and other advanced design technologies is a plus.
4. Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills, guiding and inspiring a design team to achieve outstanding results.
5. Creative Vision: A proven ability to think strategically and translate complex ideas into visually compelling designs.
6. Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts to clients and team members.
7. Adaptability: A flexible and adaptable mindset, capable of handling diverse design tasks and adjusting to evolving project requirements.
8. Portfolio: A strong and varied portfolio showcasing your design expertise and accomplishments over the course of your career.