Senior Graphic/Digital Designer

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About Us.

Smith Brothers Media is one of Australia's leading digital agencies, providing clients with a full-service digital strategy, including everything from graphic design to search engine marketing and video production and animation.

To view some of our work, see our websites www.smithbrothersmedia.com.au and www.sascreative.com.au.

The Level.

SBM is seeking a motivated, multi-disciplinary Senior Graphic Designer with a wealth of design experience in a studio environment (10+ years) to join our friendly and passionate team for a 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover), with the possibility of a permanent position. 

The Role.

Working on-site in our Cheltenham studio, you will work with and lead a dedicated team of designers on a broad range of projects and clients. We are looking for someone with a fantastic eye for detail and full knowledge of the adobe creative suite, able to take on creative concepts with inspiration, and to roll out complete campaigns from brief to delivery in a fast-paced studio.

You will be producing and overseeing multiple projects from concept to final output, including website design, animated digital panels, logos and branding, brochures, flyers, mag ads, posters, large format, web banners, style guidelines, social media collateral, EDMs and more. While animation and HTML experience is not a pre-requisite, it would be a huge plus.

You must take pride in your design and have excellent skills in typography and layout, as well as an understanding of the print process. The ability to think on your feet and adapt your design approach to any given brief a must.

You will be working on a broad range of accounts, including Walt Disney Company (inc. Marvel, Pixar and LucasFilm), ESPN, Hot Wheels and many other exciting new start-ups to name a few.

You must be self-motivated, a quick learner and able to work efficiently and effectively in our fast-paced studio as part of a multi-skilled team with a positive and energetic attitude to all required tasks.

Role Includes:

• managing and prioritising stakeholder requests
• managing consistency across multi-channels with a high level of detail
• able to review work ensuring it’s high quality, on brand and consistent throughout - internally and externally
• collaborating with the sales and marketing team, copywriters and developers
• tracking your team’s progress with workflow software - time, quality, deadlines and budget

Do You Have?

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a brand or design agency
• A folio of work that will make us jealous
• Excellent time management skills
• High level of finished art skills
• Outstanding design, typography and visual communication skills
• Strong understanding of digital best practice - UI, responsive web capabilities and constraints, information architecture and functionality
• High-level skills with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects is a huge plus)
• Strong attention to detail ('One pixel is a lot between friends')
• Ability to multitask and think on your feet
• Ability to work within set brand guidelines
• A love for beautiful, effective design
• Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines and budgets
• Excellent written communication skills
• Bonus points if you have experience with Google Web Designer & HTML ads
• Knowledge of UX and wireframing is a plus

Requirements For This Role.

Please include a cover letter telling us why you're passionate about working with us, your resume and a link to your portfolio. Please take your time to highlight your relevant skills, education and experience.

Subject: Senior Graphic/Digital Designer

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No recruitment agents, please.

Your salary package will be tailored according to your skills and experience.

You must be an Australian Permanent Resident or have the right to work in Australia to apply for this role.