Graphic Designer - 3+ Years Experience

We are seeking an outstanding design talent to join our design studio. As a team we roll up our sleeves and commit to producing great work for great clients. We offer a competitive salary along with opportunities for professional development. For the right person we can offer an awesome opportunity to apply your potential an experience a diverse client base.

About the role

This full-time Graphic Designer role will apply contemporary design thinking in order to fulfill the needs of a diverse client base of many sector-leading organisations from State Government agencies to education, the arts and culture through to retail and resources.

The role requires ability to work collaboratively on creative projects with a team of junior and senior designers as well as the Creative Director. Each day will be different, you need to be adaptable and capable of applying design thinking and strategy to produce physical as well as digital solutions.

The role is supported day to day by the design team as well as the Design Manager, Account Managers and Directors.

The role is based on-site in Perth CBD with coffee and cafes nearby. Perth train station, shopping and restaurants are a quick 8 mins walk away, and closer to the office, McIver Station is a 2 mins stroll.

Responsibilities

• Prepare creative design concepts from a brief through to finished art using design, web or Microsoft software.
• Apply design and layout techniques to corporate print collateral to a high standard using advanced type styles for efficient creation of multi-page documents.
• Manage the delivery of their workload and contributes to delivery of design team workload.
• Produce high-quality visual concepts from brief then present for review and amendment.
• Other work as required from to support the goals of the design team.

Skills required

• Self-starter who can contribute original ideas and absorb direction quickly and strives for consistency in brand and design.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a creative team.
• Is confident delivering in a deadline focused environment juggling multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Extensive Typesetting knowledge - character and paragraph styles is a must.
• Experience working in large projects with multiple moving parts. 

Experience and Qualifications

• To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar design role with a strong typesetting background.
• Tertiary Graphic Design qualification or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (to articulate your awesome ideas).
• Expert knowledge of typography, advanced typesetting skills are mandatory.
• Expert knowledge of graphic design skills using Adobe suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, and applying content to templates as well as design software.

About you

You find design fascinating in all its forms and are aware of how it can enhance and transform people's lives. In addition to your ability to express yourself technically, you are able to listen to and understand the demands of clients and coworkers. Curiosity and inquiry push you to want to learn, develop, and give back.

You are a meticulous problem solver who applies critical thinking every day to produce positive results for clients and the team.

You know what excellent customer service is about, you appreciate it, and you live it every day.

About Scotts 

We are a forward thinking and progressive design and print company that operates to the highest international standards with leading Australian clients. We are proud of where we work and who we work with. We love what we do. We understand that results move us forward.

To apply
Please provide the following:

1. A portfolio of your recent work (online or attached) that demonstrates the above mentioned Responsibilities and Skills required.
2. A brief cover letter pitching your skills and experience in relation to the role; and
3. A detailed CV including contact information for two (2) recent referees.

To find out more about us check out scott.com.au or our facebook / linkedin / instagram.