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Lead Graphic Designer

• Leading creative solutions and championing brand alignment within this Lead role
• Work with a dynamic team to create cohesive, high-quality marketing materials
• Full time, ongoing position based in Launceston 

About the opportunity

The Lead Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in advancing the University of Tasmania’s mission by serving as the guardian of the University Brand. This position is pivotal in leading design efforts, providing leadership to the design team, and ensuring consistently brand-aligned outputs.

The role is responsible for the ongoing development and production of marketing collateral for us in digital, print, and other channels as required. This includes the design and production of collateral such as posters, fliers, banners, brochures, advertisements, and documents. Additionally, the role involves leading a team of graphic designers and serving as a brand custodian to ensure all materials align with our brand guidelines and standards.

What you’ll do:

• Support the workflow of a high performing graphic design team through managing and leading the output and design process.
• Provide creative design and production of marketing collateral and promotional tools.
• Maintain and provide access to relevant imagery and content resources.
• Provide creative input into the design of other collateral as needed including course guides and corporate publications.
• Ensure accuracy of information and branding content, and compliance with all internal and external policies, guidelines, regulations and legislation.­

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to produce quality work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of the importance of brand consistency and experience working within the framework of brand and visual style guides.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, staff, and external parties at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and manage team activities effectively.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Courtney Geritz, Director, Marketing, Courtney.Geritz@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 5499.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500653 - Lead Graphic Designer.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.