Graphic Designer

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland, Celebrations, Total Tools, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, the Bottle-o, and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their local communities, providing the locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

We are looking for Graphic Designer to join our in-house production studio, based in our Huntingwood NSW office. Supporting the Merchandise department, as well as our Marketing and Promotions teams, you will be responsible for the production of a diverse range of Retail Consumer Catalogues, Retailer Order Guides, and Point of Sale Kits, for distribution nationally across multiple retail channels.

What you’ll do

• Design and produce effective print-based communication to deadlines.
• Reliably design and produce print-based files for weekly, fortnightly and seasonal communication projects.
• Ensure that relevant brand style guides are met, including identities, campaign branding and related details.
• Preparation and transmission of press-ready files for production and distribution nationally.
• Maintain brand guidelines throughout all print-based communications to retailers and consumers.
• Work closely with management, clients and suppliers to meet expectations.
• Support the wider team with creative tasks when needed.

What you’ll bring

• 2 - 4 years’ experience in Graphic Design producing print-based graphics for retail organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe CC for print, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Working knowledge of pre-press processes, including PMS overprints for knife-lines and varnishes.
• Ability to interpret and meet client requirements from a wide range of sources, including files from agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, in person and online to ensure client expectations are met.
• Close attention to detail, to ensure final artwork is correct including descriptions, pricings and unit pricings.
• Keen sense of deadlines, highly organized, and works well under pressure to deliver projects accurately.
• Must be responsive towards any additional requirements or last-minute changes on any project.
• Must be able to integrate with all other team members onsite and to work remotely as required.

What we can offer you

• An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program
• Great corporate benefits including retail discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing days and much more.
• A proven diverse and inclusive workplace environment that rewards people purely on their values, engagement and performance.
• The opportunity to be a key part of a dynamic, professional and high performing team.

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Women, an accredited Flex Ready workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark!