The Perkins is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to develop brand-aligned visual elements for the communication, fundraising and community engagement functions of the Perkins. This position is offered on a full time permanent basis and is located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands.
About this role
Reporting to the Senior Graphic Designer, the Graphic Designer will create visually appealing designs for a variety of platforms to effectively convey the importance of supporting medical research and the impact it has on our community. The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Identifying and developing innovative graphic design solutions and approaches
- Developing and designing artwork to support external and internal communications and fundraising campaigns that align with and strengthen the Perkins brand to promote, educate and engage
- Sourcing and creating engaging content that inspires target audiences for print and digital publications, social media, advertising and websites
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to meet creative and functional objectives relating to a range of outputs including social media visual content, newsletters, direct mail, fundraising initiatives, merchandise and other function-specific outputs
- Creating digital animation, still images and video assets that depict complex concepts or stories to publication or broadcast-ready standard
- Meeting timelines, project deliverables and task objectives in consultation with internal client teams
- Maintaining basic filing and record-keeping of all design projects
This role would suit someone who has had a few years of graphic design experience and is passionate about design and branding.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Cert IV or tertiary degree in Graphic Design) or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience in designing assets aimed at different audiences with experience in print, web, animation, digital and multimedia concept, design and output
- Good organisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high quality outputs
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite using Apple Mac hardware
- Strong photographic, video, animation and editing skills (desirable)
- Website editing skills (desirable)
If you really want to stand out, tell us what really excites you about the opportunity to work at the Perkins, and how your skills and experience will be valued.
If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:
- Flexible working options
- A supportive and passionate team
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your tax-home pay
- Generous leave benefits, including:
- 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave.
Are you ready to make a difference?
To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria, your resume and a link to your portfolio. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.
Applications close on 9 May 2025, and we will begin phone screens and interviews after this date.
Please review this position description. Enquiries can be directed to Jessica Hoang, People Partner, or call us on (08) 6151 0979
