Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer
As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage a Graphic Designer.
Location: Canberra, ACTContract Length: 12 months non ongoing, with option to extend up to 12 monthsEligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must have an active Baseline Clearance
The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Director | Design Studio Lead, the Senior Graphic Designer will support brand management and produce industry standard design services for a range of channels and mediums (including print and distribution), to support business outcomes.
Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 Senior Graphic Designer may include:
Delivery of high-quality graphic design products for print and digital outputs.
Expert knowledge of Government brand guidelines and principles as well as an extensive knowledge of Government accessibility requirements.
Maintain successful relationships with internal stakeholders and liaise with external suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.
Mentor junior staff and maintain a high-level awareness of trends and developments in graphic design. Help to promote design and technical excellence and efficiencies by sharing knowledge and practices within the team.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in particular) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel in particular).
Manage multiple deadlines and show attention to detail and quality.
Assist the Design Studio Lead with special projects, as required.
Qualifications and Education:
A minimum of five years professional experience in graphic design
A relevant tertiary qualification
Relevant experience in the delivery of communication or creative services; and
Proven track record and experience in a similar role.
Capabilities Required:
We are looking for a positive and motivated service-oriented, creative thinker, problem solver and team player. Our work is diverse, and we require a graphic design professional willing to collaborate and actively participate in brainstorming and ideation activities to deliver a range of priority initiatives to support our department.
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and capabilities:
Demonstrated ability to use high-level design skills and understanding of design principles, to analyse client graphic design needs and develop appropriate digital and print design solutions within budget, and relevant to the target audience.
Track record in managing a range of complex design projects, working to tight deadlines while prioritising competing workloads and providing a prompt, efficient and quality graphic design service.
Understanding of printing and production techniques and the ability to collaborate with suppliers through to production.
Demonstrated understanding of brand principles with the ability to create visual identities and apply brand guidelines to produce quality design outputs.
Effective oral and written communication, presentation and liaison skills including the ability to read comprehend and write design related documents, and the ability to represent the design team in a professional manner.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and manage client relationships.
Leadership in mentoring junior designers and guiding their growth in both technical and strategic aspects.
The capability and capacity to readily adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
Please Note – The due date for this submission is 13/03/2024.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion