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 Graphic Designer

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage a Graphic Designer.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Length: 12 months non ongoing, with option to extend up to 12 months
Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must have an active Baseline Clearance

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director | Design Studio Lead, the Senior Graphic Designer will support brand management and produce industry standard design services for a range of channels and mediums (including print and distribution), to support business outcomes.

Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 Senior Graphic Designer may include:

• Delivery of high-quality graphic design products for print and digital outputs.
• Expert knowledge of Government brand guidelines and principles as well as an extensive knowledge of Government accessibility requirements. 
• Maintain successful relationships with internal stakeholders and liaise with external suppliers to ensure successful outcomes. 
• Mentor junior staff and maintain a high-level awareness of trends and developments in graphic design. Help to promote design and technical excellence and efficiencies by sharing knowledge and practices within the team.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in particular) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel in particular).
• Manage multiple deadlines and show attention to detail and quality.
• Assist the Design Studio Lead with special projects, as required.

Qualifications and Education:

• A minimum of five years professional experience in graphic design
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Relevant experience in the delivery of communication or creative services; and
• Proven track record and experience in a similar role.

Capabilities Required:

We are looking for a positive and motivated service-oriented, creative thinker, problem solver and team player. Our work is diverse, and we require a graphic design professional willing to collaborate and actively participate in brainstorming and ideation activities to deliver a range of priority initiatives to support our department. 

We are seeking individuals with the following skills and capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to use high-level design skills and understanding of design principles, to analyse client graphic design needs and develop appropriate digital and print design solutions within budget, and relevant to the target audience. 
• Track record in managing a range of complex design projects, working to tight deadlines while prioritising competing workloads and providing a prompt, efficient and quality graphic design service.
• Understanding of printing and production techniques and the ability to collaborate with suppliers through to production. 
• Demonstrated understanding of brand principles with the ability to create visual identities and apply brand guidelines to produce quality design outputs.
• Effective oral and written communication, presentation and liaison skills including the ability to read comprehend and write design related documents, and the ability to represent the design team in a professional manner. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and manage client relationships.
• Leadership in mentoring junior designers and guiding their growth in both technical and strategic aspects.
• The capability and capacity to readily adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9916 or email Neville.Smith@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.

Please Note – The due date for this submission is 13/03/2024.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion