Compassion Australia is looking for a talented and highly creative Graphic Designer to join our Brand Experience department. As a part of the Art Direction team, you would be responsible for providing high quality end-to-end design services in the development of brand experiences that invite our neighbours into a deeper understanding and relationship with the mission of Compassion, ensuring that the brand is effectively communicated and implemented in all work developed. If you have a passion for learning and working collaboratively in a creative environment with a desire to enhance your existing design and strategic thinking skills, this job will provide you with the opportunity to use your exceptional talent to make a difference in the lives of children living in poverty.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing end-to-end design services across a wide range of projects
• Translating campaign art direction into content for use across print and digital platforms
• Maintaining Compassion Australia’s brand standards by championing the style guide
• Working closely with art direction, designers, creative writers and film makers in content creation
• Producing high quality work that aligns with Compassion Australia’s strategic and ministry goals
• Providing professional consultation to internal stakeholders on the development of creative outcomes
• Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional and agile team environment
• Applying strong conceptual, artistic and strategic thinking skills to produce considered design outcomes.
• Liaising with external production companies, design studios and other third-party suppliers
• Collaborate with other Compassion partner countries and the global ministry centre in the exchange of content

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication or another related field.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience, preferably in an agency or in-house department.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to take ideas from concept through to finished artwork
• Demonstrable experience in print media, digital platforms and environmental design
• Ability to think dynamically about content creation and the development of brand experiences
• The ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with effective time management skills
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Digital, animation and video editing skills desirable for use in content creation
• Exemplary written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Current Australian passport or willingness to obtain one

The successful candidate will be strongly aligned to the values of this leading Christian not-for-profit organisation and be looking for a role where you can use your exceptional talent to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills and experience to help release children from poverty. This role will offer flexible working arrangements, such as 9-day fortnight, or a monthly RDO. Great salary packaging opportunities to maximise your take-home pay.

To express your interest in this position please download the information pack and click “Apply Now” to upload your application including your portfolio, resume and a short video cover letter.

For an initial discussion or enquiries about the role please contact People & Culture on 02 4935 5000 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Graphic Designer - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.