Senior Graphic Designer

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic brand identity studio based near Orewa/Silverdale, Auckland, crafts complete and high-performing brand experiences for ambitious clients across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. Their portfolio spans sectors like candy, beauty, hospitality, food, fitness, and pet products, delivering standout visual identities and packaging that lead the market. This senior position offers creative leadership with opportunities to shape design systems and mentor team members. Although primarily an on-site role, remote working options are available for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end brand identity projects, from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Enhance and develop strong, cohesive design systems that unify brand experiences.
• Maintain consistent quality and cohesiveness across all creative outputs.
• Provide mentorship and creative guidance to design team members.
• Serve as the primary creative resource to address and overcome design challenges.
• Collaborate with account and project management teams to prioritize and streamline creative workflows.
• Drive continuous improvements within the creative processes of the team.

Success Indicators

• More unified and elevated creative outputs across projects and teams.
• Accelerated growth and skill development for designers under leadership.
• A confident, self-sufficient, and well-supported creative team.
• High standard of quality consistently delivered on all assignments.

Experience and Skills Required

• 5 to 8+ years in senior design roles with leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive expertise in brand strategy, identity design, and packaging.
• Proven capability to lead projects and elevate team output creatively.
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Strong proficiency in digital vector illustration techniques.
• Ability to conceive original, thoughtful, and impactful design solutions.

Personal Traits

• Natural leadership abilities with confidence in guiding teams and setting creative direction.
• Self-driven and proactive work style.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective communicator with clients and team members.
• Conceptually robust with a passion for executing clever and meaningful design ideas.
• Dedicated to producing work that makes a distinct and purposeful impact.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Orewa, Auckland, with one day per week offered remotely. The environment is fast-paced, engaging, and involves a variety of industries, supported by a talented and close-knit team. Applicants must hold valid work authorization for New Zealand. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to application volume.