Senior Designer

Company Overview

VML, a part of WPP, is a prominent creative agency blending brand experience, customer engagement, and commerce to create unified brand identities that fuel growth. Celebrated for its award-winning and innovative work, VML partners with major global clients such as AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. Recognized as a leader in multiple Forrester Wave™ Reports, VML operates globally with over 26,000 professionals across more than 55 markets, including major offices in Kansas City, New York, London, and Sydney.

WPP is a trusted global marketing partner combining advanced media and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise services, and strategic counsel to help clients navigate change and drive growth through their marketing platform, WPP Open.

Role Summary

This position involves sole responsibility for designing marketing materials for a leading global beverage brand's New Zealand market presence. The scope includes retail-focused work such as catalogues, print and digital advertisements, packaging design and updates, as well as pharmacy catalogues and detail aids. The role reports directly to the Head of Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with project managers and client teams to comprehend requirements and visually enhance brand presence.
• Exhibit strong design sensibilities across typography, layout, pre-press, and digital advertising, ensuring all deliverables add value beyond expectations.
• Adhere to studio protocols and guidelines comprehensively.
• Maintain brand consistency and integrate design standards across all projects.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of client brands and style guides.
• Create diverse graphic, print, and digital media collateral.
• Exemplify robust self-management and thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Promptly incorporate design feedback aligned with client needs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to fellow designers in the team.
• Demonstrate excellent technical abilities in finished art production for advertisements and packaging, including preparing digital files for publication and basic retouching.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience creating and producing marketing collateral.
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough understanding of print and digital design workflows and output requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Patient communicator with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Strong time management skills to handle fast turnover and shifting priorities efficiently.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Capable of asking insightful questions to fully understand client expectations.
• Competent in problem identification and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and lead design reviews and mentorship.

Company Benefits and Culture

• Five paid summer afternoons off annually during daylight savings.
• A paid day off on your birthday every year.
• Loyalty leave celebrating annual work anniversaries with paid time off.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Availability of LinkedIn Learning for employee skill development.
• Community engagement through Foundation Day, where all employees participate in giving back.
• PerkSPACE platform providing employee discounts and benefits.
• Supportive parental leave policies.

The company encourages a hybrid working model, generally requiring in-office presence four days per week to nurture collaboration and creativity, with flexibility available upon request during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and has growth opportunities.