Graphic Designer (Online Retail)

Are you a junior graphic designer looking for a serious & exciting design role? Interested in the world of online retail? Want to work in a well-known New Zealand brand with a global audience?

On behalf of our Auckland-based client, The Pond Recruitment Agency is looking for a talented and passionate Graphic Designer with at least 1-2 years’ experience looking for their first big career break.

You'll be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have a creative eye and have a genuine interest in fashion & retail, or even better, be coming from a role in a similar industry, like eCommerce, fashion, consumer goods or FMCG. You’ll be a conceptual thinker, be a whizz on the design tools and enjoy collaborating in a fun team environment. Join a brand where premium content, products, and customer experience is at the heart of everything they deliver!

You’ll be part of a team that prides itself on delivering a premium brand experience through generating ideas and producing well-designed assets for traditional and digital marketing campaigns. Day to day this will involve designing EDM’s, creating and producing new season catalogues, social content creation, website banner creation, and creating marketing collateral.

Sounds like you? Then apply now!

The breakdown

We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with:

• With 1-2 years working in a design role
• Previous retail industry experience will work in your favour (but not essential)

Proven results and experience in…

• Strong conceptual ability with interesting fresh ideas
• Confident in following brand tone of voice/brand messaging
• Experience across digital – EDMS, digital banners and web content
• Ability to deliver quickly and assist with art working when required
• Excellent file management
• Manage and develop brand assets, including videos, digital, templates, and collateral
• Strong communication skills 
• Design paid social and organic social assets

Are you someone who is…

• Innovative and always wanting to share new ideas
• Focused and has great attention to detail?
• Innovative and creative?
• Positive attitude, friendly and motivated?

The reward

• Salary of $55k - $65k per annum
• Friendly and flexible working culture (2 days WFH per week)
• Be part of an iconic children’s fashion brand
• Mentoring opportunities in a team that supports growth

Mandatory requirements

• Must have a relevant tertiary design qualification and 1-2 years of commercial working experience 

Apply today

If this role sounds like you, apply today with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position.

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.