• Bring your creative design know-how to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
• Preferred base is Sydney (office in Newtown), though flexible location considered.
• $80k + super and benefits

Join Canteen and make a difference by impacting the lives of young people affected by cancer.

About us

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities

Canteen is dedicated to supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, our mission is to provide essential programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives of 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, dealing with a close family member's cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

As Canteen moves to establish an in-house creative agency, we are seeking a Graphic Designer to join our evolving team. You will play a crucial role in this transformation, elevating the quality and consistency of our creative work. This dynamic role requires a visionary designer who is passionate about producing innovative visual communications for diverse target audiences, ensuring brand consistency and leading the charge in creative excellence. Be part of building a creative powerhouse that will set new standards for visual storytelling and enable Canteen to help more young people through a world turned upside down by cancer. You will be joining a team environment where we embody Canteen’s values, strive for excellence and have lots of laughs (and coffees) along the way.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together, collectively, in an inspiring and positive way. Being a part of our team offers you a rewarding, purposeful and genuine experience, with endless opportunities. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Be part of establishing an internal creative powerhouse at Canteen
• Find creative solutions to a diverse range of briefs from a broad range of internal stakeholders from researchers to fundraisers
• Create compelling assets that engage Canteen’s varied target audiences.
• Lead the design of key informational resources, transforming them into more visually engaging, digestible formats.
• Ensure consistent implementation of brand positioning across all channels.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of a robust and effective digital image and media library.
• Deliver on SLAs, ensuring timely management of graphic design requests, including outsourcing when necessary.
• Effectively manage relationships with external service providers, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive content strategy.

About You

• 3+ years in graphic design, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and preparing design files for print.
• Exceptional proofreading skills and an eye for detail.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to consistently apply brand guidelines across various formats.
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling copy for email, website and social media.
• Experience in video editing and web content management is desirable
• Not-for-profit experience with a background in donor and supporter engagement also desirable

*Due to the nature of Canteen’s work, you will be required to (very) occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Do not delay in applying as we will be reviewing applications periodically during this time. Please submit your Resume, with a link to your Portfolio and Cover Letter. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.