Lead Graphic Designer - Marketing

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Graphic Designer in marketing to join successful corporate uniform company in a fixed term role.


Client: Please Enquire

Date: 8 September 2024

Region: Auckland

Type: Marketing Graphic Designer

Role Description

Our client is a renowned NZ owned corporate wear and uniform company. We are seeking an experienced senior Graphic Designer to play a crucial role in managing their creative team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute designs that align with their brand vision. Responsible for creating engaging and creative content across online and print channels for both B2B and B2C audiences, you’ll be leading a team of fun, motivated creatives who love collaboration and a good banter.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

  • Manage, mentor, and support a team of designers, ensuring efficient project execution and adherence to deadlines.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of creativity and quality.

Project Execution: Interpret and execute project briefs from clients, ensuring that all design work meets their requirements and aligns with our brand standards.

Catalogue Design: Research, design, and paginate seven annual catalogues, maintaining a high level of attention to detail and creativity throughout the process.

Photoshoot Direction and Production Planning:

  • Develop storyboards and shot lists to ensure cohesive and effective visual storytelling.
  • Scout and secure models and locations, manage budgets, and coordinate logistics for photoshoots.
  • Direct on-shoot activities, oversee final shot selection, and handle retouching to achieve the desired visual outcomes.

Marketing Assets:

  • Design and produce high-quality assets for marketing campaigns, including digital content for social media, website graphics, email marketing, and print materials such as flyers and advertisements.

Requirements

Qualification and Skills:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably within the apparel or fashion industry.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing a design team, with the ability to delegate tasks, mentor team members, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in print and digital design.
  • Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and branding.
  • Experience in directing photoshoots and production planning.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a keen eye for aesthetics and visual details.

This is a comprehensive and exciting role working with a top team, and you will need to have excellent communication skills. This is a fixed term role of 1 year with opportunity for growth within this progressive successful company.

If your experience and skills reflect the above and you are interested in hearing more, please email your CV to rosina@ragtrade.co.nz or call Rosina for more info on 021 213 4033

If you think you’ve got what it takes then please e-mail your CV through to rosina@ragtrade.co.nz

Contact

Rosina Tomes

Managing Director
rosina@ragtrade.co.nz
021 213 4033

Location

Auckland based.
New Zealand wide
role placements.

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday
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