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Senior Designer (Beauty Vertical)

Auckland
Full Time
29 days ago

January 08, 2025

As a highly talented and creative Senior Graphic Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our brand’s visual identity. You’ll craft dynamic visual content that brings our brand stories to life across video, motion, and print design.

What you will bring:

  • βœ… 5–8+ years industry experience in a similar role

  • πŸŽ“ A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary-level institute

  • πŸ’» Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Figma) with a special focus on After Effects (Illustration skills are a plus!)

  • πŸŽ₯ Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and 3D design (e.g., Cinema 4D) is an added advantage

  • πŸ‘€ Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, color, and layout

  • πŸ—£οΈ Strong communication skills – articulate design concepts and decisions effectively

  • 🧠 Creative problem-solving and self-management skills

  • ⏱️ Time management: Handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • πŸ’„ Interest in the Beauty space and an affinity for refined and elegant design

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 🎨 Design and Execution
  • ✍️ Develop and execute compelling visual designs for various platforms, including:πŸ“± Digital (social media: paid + organic), πŸ–₯️ Websites, πŸ›οΈ Print (influencer boxes, marketing collateral, in-store displays)
  • πŸŽ₯ Lead the execution of video projects from concept to final delivery (storyboarding, animation, editing, and sound design).
  • πŸ“’ Design promotional materials with an understanding of beauty trends and consumer preferences.
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Create mood boards, style guides, and design concepts aligned with the brand's vision. Craft comprehensive creative briefs for in-house and external teams.

  • ✨ Brand Development
  • πŸš€ Continuously evolve the visual identity of beauty brands to stay competitive in the market.
  • πŸ“– Lead the creation of new design templates and guidelines to support brand consistency across all touchpoints.
  • πŸ” Stay updated on the latest beauty design trends and experiment with new techniques and tools to keep the brand visually ahead of the curve.

  • βœ”οΈQuality control:
  • βœ… Ensure all design work meets brand standards
  • πŸ› οΈ Oversee production processes for printed materials, ensuring colour accuracy, print quality and alignment with design vision.

  • πŸ’΅Β  Budget Management:
  • πŸ“Š Where required manage design-related budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.
  • πŸ›’ Source and negotiate with external suppliers (e.g., printers, photographers) when necessary.
  • πŸ“Β  Other tasks management may deem appropriate from time to time.

  • 🀝 Collaboration & Leadership
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Act as a brand guardian, maintaining and evolving the brand identity across all visual communications.
  • 🌟 Provide mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment in the team. Support them in developing their skills as a designer.
  • 🀝 Work closely with marketing, product development, and sales teams to ensure design work aligns with brand guidelines, campaign objectives and business goals.
  • πŸ“Έ Collaborate with copywriters, photographers, and external agencies.

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