Graphic Designer

About the Role and Company

The Kraft Heinz Company, a global leader in the food and beverage industry with over $25 billion in sales and a portfolio exceeding 200 brands, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join its Marketing team based in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. This permanent role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements of three days onsite and two days remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and modify creative assets across mediums such as social media, websites, point of sale, and other brand interfaces
• Produce polished, high-quality, and on-brand materials consistent with briefs, brand standards, and stakeholder expectations
• Create and edit static, animated, and video content for social platforms
• Develop motion and animated graphics for digital and social campaign purposes
• Ensure brand guidelines and design standards are upheld to maintain consistency and quality
• Quality assurance of design files for accuracy and readiness for production
• Prepare final artwork for various channels including print, digital platforms, and packaging
• Efficiently manage assigned projects and deadlines utilizing tools like Monday.com
• Incorporate feedback from senior design and creative leadership as well as other stakeholders
• Collaborate across teams in Australia and New Zealand, involving functions like marketing, sales, and legal
• Maintain and organize brand assets within the Digital Asset Management system
• Gain knowledge of channel-specific requirements such as retail and digital formats
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities while ensuring attention to detail and quality
• Adhere to Kraft Heinz policies relating to food safety, environmental and health standards, ethics, and human resources

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Exceptional skills in layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and meticulous attention to detail
• Capability to accurately interpret briefs and understand how design supports communication goals
• Expertise in preparing files for both print and digital use, considering dimensions, bleed, resolution, and export formats
• Strong understanding of brand systems and consistent application of brand guidelines
• Basic photo retouching, image selection, and asset management skills
• Awareness of production processes and format requirements
• Effective time management to juggle multiple projects and shifting deadlines
• Clear communication abilities to justify design decisions
• Receptiveness to feedback and willingness to refine work accordingly
• Familiarity with motion design, Figma, or AI-enhanced design tools is advantageous
• Experience working in-house or within an agency setting as a graphic designer
• Background designing for diverse formats like social media, digital advertising, print collateral, POS, presentations, and packaging

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid working model providing scheduling flexibility
• Leave programs including volunteer and LiveWell leave to support personal passions and wellbeing
• Certification as a great workplace in Australia and New Zealand
• Access to internal training programs for professional growth

Additional Information

Kraft Heinz encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds including underrepresented ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with different sexual orientations and gender identities. The company maintains equal opportunity employment practices.