Senior Graphic Designer

About the company

KIVARI is a Sydney fashion label established in 2014. The brand is built around a blend of style, strength, and confidence, with every collection created by its Australia-based team and developed with sustainability in mind. Inspired by travel and a close relationship with the ocean, KIVARI places community at the centre of its culture and aims to maintain a supportive setting where creativity can flourish.

About the role

As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will help shape KIVARI’s creative direction and bring seasonal campaigns to life across digital, social, print, and retail channels. This role suits a hands-on design leader who can balance concept development, execution, and team mentorship while maintaining strong brand consistency and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marketing and Creative teams to develop campaign ideas and help define the overall creative direction.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and practical support to the Graphic Design team, including clear feedback and direction.
• Turn campaign ideas into polished, brand-aligned visuals for digital, social, print, and retail use.
• Create and manage campaign materials such as eDMs, social content, website assets, and journal content.
• Develop mobile-first social creative, including Instagram Stories, Reels, and paid media assets.
• Generate, test, and refine fresh creative approaches to improve engagement and results.
• Handle retouching, resizing, and optimisation of images for e-commerce and digital channels.
• Edit and produce video content for campaigns, social media, and website placement.
• Maintain brand consistency across all assets, internal teams, and external collaborators.
• Partner with Marketing, Digital, Wholesale, Retail, and suppliers to deliver work on schedule.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in graphic design, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands.
• Previous experience in a senior-level or leadership capacity.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator are essential.
• Experience with motion design and video editing is considered a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of layout, typography, colour, and core graphic design principles.
• A relevant Graphic Design qualification, with Certificate IV or above preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while keeping quality and deadlines on track.

Perks and benefits

• Collaborative, creative workplace where teamwork and new ideas are valued.
• Room to grow professionally as the business evolves.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability-focused design work.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including staff discount and a generous clothing allowance.

Additional information

Direct applications are required for this position. Recruitment agencies will not be considered. The employer aims to respond to applicants, but only candidates selected for the shortlist will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially. KIVARI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity, with a commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace for everyone.