Graphic Designer - Pemulwuy (Nsw)

Please include examples of related artwork/link to your online portfolio when applying.

ONLY apply for this role if you can demonstrate:

• Ability to create and edit videos using Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects.
• Digital graphic skills in creating artworks for social media, eDMs and websites.
• Experience with print advertising materials including product packaging, catalogues, POS and flyers.
• Photography and image editing skills to maintain asset library.

The Role

We are seeking a Graphic Designer to join our fast paced, professional, and dynamic marketing team to be responsible for the design and editing of print and digital marketing materials.

You will need to be flexible and versatile as well as being able to multi-task as you will be working with our existing Graphic Designers to support other members of the marketing and sales teams with their projects.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and editing of videos and animated gifs;
• Creating digital graphics for social media, websites and eDMs;
• Supporting sales team with general advertising, POS and flyers requests;
• Designing product packaging in accordance with our guidelines;
• Conduct photo shoots for new products (asset library) as required;
• General graphics support as required for business and trade events.

About You

• Qualifications in Graphic Design or similar;
• Strong skills in (Mac platform), Adobe suite applications including: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro & After Effects;
• Proficient with using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for daily communication, calendar and online meetings;
• Ability to work independently via our job ticketing system and collaborate as part of a team;
• Ability to take direction and meet deadlines according to the required brief;
• Project management skills coupled with the ability to juggle workload and priorities;
• Reliable and efficient fast learner with attention to detail and creative flair.

This position would suit someone who is positive, can demonstrate previous graphic design experience, is able to work fast/under pressure and could work autonomously using their own initiative, yet happy to follow direction as required.

Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and knowledge of the power tool industry relevant to Makita would be advantageous.

About Makita (Australia)

Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company who in 1958 became the first company in Japan to manufacture electric planers. Now, over 100 years on we have a reputation as the world leading manufacturer of power tool products for the Building & Construction, Power Garden and Commercial Cleaning industries.

Culture

At Makita, we value our culture and the way we work together to deliver results. Our success is due to the quality of our products, the high calibre of our people and the commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Base salary + super (as negotiated prior to commencement)
• Staff discounts on Makita products
• On site free staff car park
• Hybrid working arrangement may be available, following completion of the extensive training period. 

Recruitment, Selection and Privacy policy

Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive pre-employment selection process encompassing interviews, background/reference checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test.

All personal information received by us from you or about you will be stored, used and disclosed by us in accordance with our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at www.makita.com.au/Company/privacy-policy.

In line with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all current and prospective employees are required to hold the necessary vaccination certificates or alternatively have a medical exemption. In order to commence employment with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd, an individual must provide evidence of their vaccination status or exemption prior to commencing employment.

How to apply

• Click Apply to submit your application.
• ONLY candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will be contacted.

Applications will close on or before 1 May 2024.

To all recruitment agencies: Makita does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Makita employees or any other company location. Makita is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.