- Permanent full-time opportunity
- An exciting role working with an energetic, passionate and collaborative team
- Salary packaging ($18,550) and generous leave benefits
The Perkins is seeking an innovative Senior Graphic Designer to work with our Community Engagement team and be responsible for crafting compelling and impactful designs that convey our brand and message to wider audiences. 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 Manager, Community, the Senior Graphic Designer will create innovative and appealing graphic designs for a variety of platforms to effectively convey the importance of supporting medical research and the impact it has on our families. This role will work closely with the broader communications and fundraising teams to produce designs which communicate the Perkins vision of improving health outcomes globally, and inspire the community to get involved.
This role would suit someone who has had significant graphic design experience, is passionate about design and branding, and is keen to inspire with the fresh ideas they bring to the table.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. degree in graphic design, visual communication, or similar), or equivalent knowledge gained through education, training and/or experience
- Previous experience working as a Graphic Designer
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with web design tools and platforms
- Knowledge of how branding and marketing principles apply to design, particularly in a nonprofit environment
- Extensive photographic, video and editing skills
- A strong understanding of printing and finishing methods to produce high quality, print-ready artwork
- The ability to clearly articulate design concepts and rationales, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams within the organisation
- High attention to detail to ensure that all designs and communications represent the organisation professionally and accurately to build brand trust and credibility
- Experience with managing projects from end to end
- Experience with providing leadership, mentorship and guidance to other graphic designers
If you really want to stand out, tell us about your understanding of what we do and what this role would mean to you.
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 impact
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-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 and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.
Applications close on 28 February 2025, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!
View the position description here. Enquiries can be directed to Jessica Hoang, People Partner, or call (08) 6151 0979.
