Address Job Description :
Who are we?
From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum, UDL and Reeftip, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.
About the role
Coffee lovers rejoice! Welcome to the bold, caffeinated world of Mr Black. Mr Black is a bean-to-bottle bittersweet blend of top-grade Arabica coffees and Australian vodka. Originating from Australia, the spiritual home of modern coffee culture, Mr Black's taste is iconic: notes of freshly-roasted coffee, dark chocolate and caramel with a smooth coffee finish. A favourite among mixologists, Mr Black makes the ultimate Espresso Martini but is equally delicious on the rocks.
We are seeking a creative design lead to be a part of the in-house Mr Black creative studio. This role is a fixed-term contract to full-time hire. This person will be responsible to advance the design-first brand ethos of Mr Black. The role will require a considerable amount of creative execution for above-the-line and below-the-line creative elements (including but not limited to: Video creative for consumer-facing needs; brand packaging; print assets for above and below-the-line; point of sale). This person will partner closely with the team of three: the studio lead, a creative director and a creative producer.
So, what does this role look like for you?
- As the design lead in the business, you will be directly accountable for the creation of packaging, print, digital and experiential creative assets, including distribution of assets onto Diageo Creative Hub
- Alongside the Creative Director and external Creative resources, taking direction and insight from the Global Brand Team, evolve Mr Black's iconic brand world.
- Working alongside Creative Manager to art direct shoots. Work alongside Global Brand Team to direct work created by internal partners and external agencies.
- Upskilling global brand team of importance and role of Design and design principles for Brand. Delegate work to external resources as required.
What will you bring to the table?
- At least 5-8 years of graphic design experience in a creative role, ideally in-house, or at a creative studio with brand/packaging focus
- Strong experience in print and digital design.
- Proven experience in a creative design leadership role.
- Proficiency in design software tools, primarily Adobe Creative Suite
- Demonstrated experience in the luxury alcoholic drinks space.
- Some experience in motion graphics preferred.
- Some experience in basic video editing preferred
- A current portfolio of work to demonstrate the above requirements. Please note any instance where you were not directly responsible for a deliverable included in the portfolio.
What are the benefits?
We are an organisation that creates products that are part of celebrations, and our culture reflects this. At Diageo, you will have the ability to work flexibly to ensure you can unlock your own potential through creating bold plans and executing your vision.
You will also be rewarded through competitive salary and monetary benefits including bonus, flexible leave entitlements and product allowance as well as being supported via non-monetary benefits including an industry leading parental leave policy, volunteering days and workplace giving, and subscriptions to mental health and fitness platforms.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Sydney HQ
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2023-12-04
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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