Graphic Designer

About us

Essendon FC - “The Bombers” - are a professional sporting team in the Australian Football League. As home to 5 sporting teams, we run our AFL men’s and women’s programs, VFL women’s and men’s programs, and a wheelchair football team. But we’re more than the game. Not only do we exist to win premierships, we aim to give back to our loyal membership base, and importantly, our community. We understand and take seriously the impact we have on social outcomes and work tirelessly to ensure these are positive, from our partnership with The Long Walk, to our indigenous pathway programs. To do this, we have strong commercial partnerships and innovate with non-traditional ventures, such as our Essendon Education Academy, so that we can deliver world class events, give back to our fans, run community programs and ultimately, strive toward our next premiership.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will deliver high quality design outcomes in accordance with the club’s brand guidelines. Create visual concepts to communicate information and be part of the print production process, create marketing collateral and supply artwork for the club’s social media channels and website.

• Design and produce compelling digital assets, including website graphics, social media visuals, email templates, digital ads, and multimedia content to enhance the club's online presence.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing, communications, and content teams to develop creative campaigns and initiatives that resonate with fans and drive engagement.
• Collaborate and provide design expertise to other parts of the Club, including the Commercial team with the design of content for commercial partner promotions.
• Work with the Senior Graphic and Digital Designer to manage the end-to-end process of digital design projects, from initial concept development and storyboard creation to final execution and delivery.
• Ensure all digital and graphic assets adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive visual identity across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, and partners as needed to fulfill design requirements for special projects and events.
• Contribute to the development of design templates and assets for game-day materials, merchandise, signage, and other collateral.

About you

• Minimum of Certificate IV qualification in graphic design, or related field, or in the process of completion.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficient on Mac platform and Microsoft Office
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Ability to follow a brief, communicate your vision/concept and take client feedback.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the AFL season and major events.

The Perks

• Our work doesn’t always fit the 9 to 5. Your life doesn’t always fit the hours around it. We offer flexibility with hybrid office / home working arrangements and hours.
• More annual leave? Sure! EFC People* will be gifted additional leave per year taken to coincide with Footy Department mini breaks or at the discretion of the CEO. EFC People may also choose to purchase up to 10 days per annum additional leave during the year for extra time off*.
• Parent friendly - We put family at the centre of our work. We know they are the centre of yours. We offer paid parental leave to both the primary and secondary carer of a biological or adopted child*.
• Access to our Fitness & Wellbeing Benefits - including our partnership with Converge supporting a Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Healthy Workplace; as well as heavily discounted access to our Windy Hill Fitness Centre for you and your partner.
• Continuous professional development - to compete at our best we have to keep learning. It’s an expectation and a commitment we make to everyone at EFC. All EFC people will have access to the Essendon Leadership Academy which consists of formal learning, coaching and mentoring, to support you in achieving your career goals.
• But wait there’s more - You will have access to great benefits and discounts through our Commercial Partners. Along with two x Flexi Home & Away memberships* giving you access to our Home & Away games at Marvel Stadium and the MCG. Free onsite parking at our premium workspace, The Hangar, and more.

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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We pride ourselves on creating an environment of shared spirit of passion, innovation, and inclusivity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success. We are united in upholding our Club-wide values and are consistently setting the benchmark both on and off the field as we strive to win our next premierships. And we wouldn’t be an elite footy club if we didn’t celebrate. All our wins matter, on and off the field, we love to reward and recognise our people from monthly barbecues to tickets to the Crichton Medal.

To Apply

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately. Please include in your cover letter why you are a great fit for this role, and why you want to work with Essendon Football Club. Cover letters should be no more than two pages and outline what you can bring to this position.

With our commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld. This includes ensuring all our people hold a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

All applications will be treated with respect and confidentiality, including timely responses.

We politely ask not to be approached by recruitment agencies at this time.