AddressThe Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. The Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. It has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia’s premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for its news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.
Job DescriptionThe AFR is seeking a part-timeGraphic Designer to join our newsroom based in Sydney. You will be working with a team of multi-disciplinary Graphic Designers and artists to produce infographics and artwork for digital and print.
You’ll collaborate with teams across all sections of the newsroom, executing polished designs to illustrate news stories and creating promotional content to support the website, socials, events and podcasts.
Day to day you will:
- Translate complex financial data, business concepts and statistics into engaging graphics, including: charts, tables, maps, infographics, and timelines
- Produce creative artwork to illustrate stories, including vector and photo illustrations
- Present data in a way that is engaging, easily absorbed, and accurately portrayed
- Execute a range of projects simultaneously across digital and print mediums including website, social media, podcasts, newsletters and daily newspaper edition
- Work effectively with the wider editorial team to ensure graphics are delivered on time and are relevant and effective to the target audience
This position involves shift work that may occur on weekends, public holidays and at night.
Applicants must please submit a cover letter and portfolio of relevant work.
QualificationsWhat we would like to see:
- Graphic design qualifications or equivalent
- Demonstrated professional design experience
- A strong portfolio showcasing your designs in a variety of mediums
- Proficiency using Mac OS
- Expertise in Adobe CC
- Intermediate skills in Excel/Google sheets and Acrobat Pro to edit data
- Production experience (print and digital)
- The ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Photo retouching and editing skills
Desirable
- Illustration and animation skills
- Web design and coding skills
- Experience with online data visualisation tools
- Familiarity with cross-channel publishing programs
- Experience using digital image libraries and server systems
- Knowledge of business and finance subject matter would be advantageous
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
