Senior Graphic Designer

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Great design does more than communicate. It helps people understand, connect, and engage.

From campaigns and brand storytelling to digital content and everyday communications, design shapes how people experience the University. We're seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to provide creative leadership and deliver high-quality design solutions that strengthen the University of Auckland's brand across print and digital channels.

Working closely with the Graphic Design Manager and stakeholders across the University, you'll translate strategic goals into compelling visual communications that engage diverse audiences and enhance our reputation. You'll guide creative direction, mentor designers, and ensure excellence across campaigns, publications, digital content, presentations, signage, and brand assets.

You'll also act as a trusted advisor on brand and visual identity, championing best practice, accessibility, and innovation while helping to foster a high-performing creative culture.

Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $87,000 - $107,500 - Band G per annum.

We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $87,000 - $107,500, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity.

For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We're looking for proven experience delivering high-quality creative design across print and digital channels, with a strong background in applying and championing brand standards in complex organisational environments.

We're particularly interested in people who bring:

• 5+ years' graphic design experience delivering high-quality creative across print and digital channels, ideally within a large organisation or agency environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, conceptual thinking and impactful visual communications across diverse audiences and platforms.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), with experience designing for print and digital media; PowerPoint skills advantageous.