Graphic Designer (6-month contract)

Job Description

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)