Visual Communications Specialist

About Gallagher

Gallagher has been safeguarding what matters most for over 85 years, providing trusted technology solutions across more than 160 countries. Recognized recently as Best Large Business and Supreme Winner at the New Zealand International Business Awards, Gallagher is committed to protecting assets, supporting productive farming, and securing sensitive sites worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Visual Communications Specialist to join our Group Communications & Community team in Hamilton, New Zealand. This role entails creating diverse visual content that helps global audiences connect with our strategy, culture, initiatives, and achievements through various media.

This is a hands-on position requiring creativity from conceptualization to final output across graphic design, video production, print, photography, and basic animations including motion graphics and multimedia content.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, curious creative who understands that compelling graphic design and video content should address communication challenges to unlock new opportunities, rather than merely produce attractive visuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete creative development including concept creation, design, filming, editing, refinement, and delivery across graphic design, videography, photography, print, animation, and multimedia.
• Convert business goals, complex concepts, and communication needs into engaging visual content.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve communication through visual media instead of waiting for assignments.
• Collaborate closely with the Group Communications & Community team to craft creative ideas that captivate audiences.
• Lead creative efforts for Gallagher’s key internal events covering themes, live production, event setup, and breakdown.
• Produce print-ready materials such as brochures, newsletters, event signage, large-format graphics, presentations, and branded assets.
• Coordinate with creative and marketing teams within Gallagher Security and Animal Management to align visual strategies and enhance the overall quality of group-wide communications.
• Advance Gallagher’s group visual identity, incorporating inspiration from distinct visual styles of subsidiary business units.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an accomplished graphic designer and videographer with a strong portfolio that illustrates effective creative decision-making, technical proficiency, and storytelling through visuals. You will enjoy helping organizations communicate more clearly and effectively.

You must be comfortable working independently as the sole Visual Communications Specialist within the team while collaborating with marketing creatives across the business. Your creative work should be guided by understanding your audience, message intent, delivery channel, and desired outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• An impressive portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design and video production.
• Ability to deliver projects with efficiency, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A passion for crafting communications that engage and tell stories.
• Capability to navigate various stages including strategy, concept development, design, filming, editing, and production.
• Proficiency in graphic design fundamentals such as typography, layout, composition, and understanding of print production processes.
• Experience producing captivating video content from concept through final editing.
• Business and people-minded curiosity aiding in identifying communication opportunities.
• Strong relationship management skills with confidence to challenge briefs and suggest innovative solutions.
• Ownership of the entire creative process — from briefing to concept, production, revisions, stakeholder input, finalization, and delivery.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Working Conditions

This position is based in Hamilton and requires the candidate to work onsite at least four days a week to facilitate close collaboration, production of content, event management, and stakeholder communication.

Why Join Gallagher?

At Gallagher, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values creativity, curiosity, and continuous development. You will contribute to impactful projects that connect with global audiences and shape our brand’s storytelling on an ongoing growth trajectory.

If you seek a role blending strong creative skills with strategic communication, influencing how a global entity engages with its people, this opportunity is designed for you.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a portfolio highlighting your graphic design, videography, and related creative work. The portfolio should clearly demonstrate your ability to develop concepts, narrate compelling visual stories, simplify complex information, and deliver quality visual media in multiple formats. Additionally, include insights into the rationale behind one featured project.