Graphic Designer (6-month contract)
Our client is a leading Australian discount retail company with a strong presence across the country. They provide affordable everyday essentials to customers while maintaining a commitment to quality and value.
They are now looking to hire a Graphic Designer who will coordinate and execute artwork updates, price point changes, and production-ready assets to support the transition to a new product range. This is a 6-month contract role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) supporting a large-scale product transition project.
Job Responsibilities:
Artwork & Product Updates
- Update existing product artwork to align with new product specifications.
- Implement price point changes and packaging updates accurately.
- Prepare finished art files ready for print and digital production.
- Ensure all assets are compliant, accurate, and delivered on time.
- Refine concepts and artwork based on stakeholder feedback.
- Manage multiple artwork updates simultaneously within tight deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance and Transformation teams.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding artwork specifications and changes.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external creative agencies.
- Resolve design-related issues efficiently and professionally.
Production & Asset Management
- Ensure files are created in line with brand and best practice standards.
- Support campaign rollouts across digital and print.
- Assist with EDM formatting and digital asset creation.
- Contribute to ensuring assets are fit for purpose and production-ready.
Compliance & Safety
- Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
- Maintain awareness of health and safety standards.
- Identify and report risks or compliance concerns where relevant.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Graphic Design role.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop essential).
- Experience preparing finished art (FA) for print production.
- Experience managing high-volume artwork updates.
- Strong understanding of digital asset creation and EDM formatting.
- Experience working with suppliers on artwork specifications (advantageous).
- Video editing skills (advantageous).
- Comfortable working across Mac and Windows environments (Mac preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
- Results-driven with a proactive mindset.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills.
Benefits
- Permanent work-from-home set-up
- Dayshift (Australian business hours)
- Full-time job
- HMO
- Annual leave
- Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)