Graphic Designer

We're seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our team in Sydney on a Maximum Term Contract for 13 months. Reporting directly to the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in creating compelling visual content for both print and digital mediums.

As our Graphic Designer, you'll collaborate closely with internal clients to understand their needs and translate them into compelling design briefs.

Day-to-day you will:

• Make quality decisions in scoping and managing design jobs to align with firm strategy.
• Foster positive relationships with our external design service in Mumbai and contribute to evolving their understanding of our brand.
• Efficiently organize and prioritize workload, leveraging our Integreon Mumbai team.
• Provide clear art direction to ensure high-standard deliverables from our outsource provider.
• Promote brand awareness, consistency and adherence to guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to enhance the team's reputation.
• Identify and suggest process improvements for best work practices.
• Design high-quality content for various print and digital assets.
• Create visually compelling diagrams, charts, and graphics using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Turning complex data into visually compelling infographics
• Manage projects and develop publications, event collateral, and more.
• Assist in updating and evolving our self-service offerings and design guidance.

What you'll bring:

• A proactive and detail-oriented approach, coupled with outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and advanced Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Creative thinking and ability to efficiently communicate that through mock-ups.
• Ability to provide an internal client with a reverse brief as required
• Strong skills in graphic design, pre-print/print management, packaging/merchandise and an understanding of design for online/digital channels
• High level design/formatting support , design advice and hands-on support to clients
• Demonstrate effective consultative, influencing, troubleshooting and negotiation skills
• Ability to take on multiple tasks, projects and priorities to ensure they are all delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong collaborator & team player
• Experience and knowledge of applying corporate brand guidelines

Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be awarded Number 1 'Attraction Firm' (Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice 2022-23), Law Firm of the Year (Australasian Law Awards, 2021) and Most Innovative International Law Firm, Asia Pacific (Financial Times Awards 2020).

What you can expect from us:

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.