Graphic Designer

Whether you’re designing in an in-house studio or have design or advertising agency experience - either work for this successful creative design agency in the capital. 

On behalf of our client, The Pond Recruitment Agency is seeking an intermediate-level graphic designer with a great portfolio demonstrating design flair, a passion for thoughtful design and the attention to detail needed to succeed in the role. 

You’ll have solid graphic design skills, a keen eye for brand consistency and a passion for classic graphic design, which can be taken across all media.

By joining the team, you’ll immediately be working on a key government client and designing for reports, EDMs, brand assets for website refreshes and more. You’ll also get into other creative projects and have the chance to dabble in the innovation lab by developing projects in the AR and VR space.

Your portfolio will demonstrate:

• Excellent typographic, infographic, illustration and layout skills
• Digital design, including assets for banners, EDM’s, web and more
• A breadth of client work - government / large corporation work is a  bonus

Sounds like you? Read on! 

The breakdown

We are looking for an accomplished designer with:

• Five+ year’s experience in a creative design/ad agency or in-house studio
• A creative who can work independently loves thoughtful design yet is able to work in a fast-paced and inclusive team environment
• Expert knowledge in graphic design, production processes, and software, including the full Adobe Creative Suite.
•  Either some experience in / or eagerness to learn Figma for digital design is a bonus.

Proven results and experience in…

• Strong conceptual ability with interesting, fresh ideas
• End-to-end ownership of taking briefs, concept creation, artwork production (print & digital) and delivering on time and within budget
• An eye for brand consistency and working to brand guidelines 
• Strong at design and layout with excellent infographic / typographic skills
• A warm, friendly and concise communicator
• Working well in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive and smart with attention to detail

 The reward

• $80,000  - $90,000 per annum + Kiwi Saver (depending on experience)
• Work from home 1 day a week

Mandatory requirements

• Must have a relevant tertiary design qualification or experience to match
• Our client is not providing visa sponsorship, and we only accept applications from people entitled to work in and currently residing in New Zealand.

In summary

Passionate about all things design? If you’re a talented Graphic Designer with an eye for detail and a confident communicator, joining this successful team is a great opportunity. And if you’re looking forward to returning to a great office environment with a team that works closely on global brands – this is your time to shine.

Apply today

If this role sounds like you, apply today or e-mail [email protected] with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position.