Graphic Designer

The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. The Club formed in August 1986, playing its first official match for premiership points in 1987. Our women's side played its first game for AFLW premiership points in February 2020. Since then, the club has enjoyed significant success, winning premierships in 1992, 1994, 2006 and 2018. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.

Perks of working at the Club

The Club is situated in a state-of-the-art training and administration building located in Lathlain. You will have access to the onsite gym, pool, café, and plenty of free parking. Additionally, the club is close to public transport, shops and restaurants. The Club provides a great team environment, with fun and exciting social events as well as:

• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners.
• Access to tickets for WCE home matches.
• Fun and exciting social events like the John Worsfold Medal Awards night.
• The opportunity to be involved in the local community and support our charity partners.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.
• Access to WCE Health and Wellbeing Program.

About the role

The Club has a full-time permanent opportunity for a creative Graphic Designer to join the Consumer Business Department. 

The role plays an important role in designing, developing and executing high quality, brand-aligned design for print and digital, across the Consumer business department for a range of purposes.

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Brand Optimisation you will be responsible for:

• Developing digital and design work to amplify consumer campaigns across Memberships, SuperStore, Events, Brand and Sustainability programs.
• Interpreting design briefs from internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing design concepts from scratch.
• Coordinating and prioritise graphic design requests, ensuring timely delivery.
• Being familiar with working and upholding brand guidelines and visual identity. 

Due to the nature of the industry and this role, there is an inherent requirement to work home match days and other club events which will include working some evenings and weekends.

Our ideal person

This role will suit an individual who has an understanding of emerging trends and enjoys working proactively and collaboratively, in a fast paced environment. Additionally, you will have:

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Motion graphic skills including use of After Effects is highly regarded.
• Understanding of HTML and CSS is preferred but not necessary. 
•  Familiar with Content Management Systems and Email Marketing Platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital production/design/printing techniques.
• Ability to think creatively and translate ideas into actionable design concepts into print and digital media.
• Photographic experience would be well regarded.
• A strong portfolio of creative work across digital and print.
• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design, or related field, is preferred by not essential.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail.

How to apply

Click on “Apply” to complete an application form via the Club’s website, please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role. Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Applications close at 12 noon, Friday 15 March 2024.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young PeopleWCE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care who access activities, programs, services or facilities for which the club is responsible for.