Graphic Designer (Fashion & Homewares)

Want to be part of one of New Zealand’s biggest retail store for clothing, homewares, beauty and more?

Join an in-house design team in one of New Zealand’s biggest retail & home brands so many know and love!

This leading local retail brand is on the hunt for their next superstar Graphic Designer to deliver the latest trends to the market in style. Drawing inspiration from all over the world, they are passionate about leading the ever-changing world of retail in their space.

Day to day you’ll create and develop print, digital and social media visual content, collaborate with internal design, studio, and marketing teams, and contribute to the overall creative development of the brand.

To be successful in this role you’ll be a blend of creative talent and hands-on execution. You’ll be a team player, self-motivated, and energised. The brand is fast-paced, so you will need to be resilient, able to work with a sense of urgency while paying careful attention to detail, all with a winning attitude. 

Think you’re up for the challenge? APPLY TODAY!

The breakdown:

We are looking for a Graphic Designer experienced in:

• 4+ years’ experience in Graphic/Digital Design
• Previous retail experience desirable but not necessary

Some key responsibilities are:

• Strong conceptual ability with interesting fresh ideas
• Design skills across graphic design, typography, illustration, layout, and production
• Develop in-store POS concepts and ensure they’re on-brand
• Digital Design experience e.g. emails, banners, landing pages, social media, and video editing
• Development of creative concepts for brand communications, including advertising, direct marketing, promotions, retail and outdoor
• Production of technically correct artwork for advertising and promotional material
• Strong design skills across typography, layout, and production
• Strong communication skills 

Are you someone who is…

• Creative, motivated, hardworking, and fun?
• Loves a fast-paced industry and not afraid to get stuck in?
• Appreciate how beautiful things can be showcased?
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)

The reward:

• $70k - $80k per annum + KiwiSaver
• Dynamic & collaborative in-house studio
• Mentoring opportunities in a team that supports growth
• Plenty of parking

Apply today:

If this role sounds like you then apply online, with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position & a copy of your CV & Portfolio.

About The Pond

The Pond is committed to becoming New Zealand’s number one specialist recruiter in the Digital & Tech, Creative & Design, and Marketing & Sales sectors. We focus on finding the best candidates in the local and overseas market, that last the distance and help transform our clients’ businesses. Established in 2006, The Pond is driven by a dedicated team of experienced recruiters and support team who get results for clients daily. Our audited placement average is 4.6 years, so the people we place do stick.