Graphic Designer

UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a part time 12-month contract position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia is seeking a key member for the Brand & Campaigns Team, reporting to the Brand & Content Manager, the Graphic Designer crafts compelling visual concepts for diverse print and digital media across UNICEF Australia’s platforms. Collaborating closely with the Content and Social Media teams, this role also offers support to various departments within the organisation.

Your day will include

• Collaborate with the team to develop creative assets across a range of below the line (digital) and above the line (out of home) channels to support UNICEF Australia’s brand campaigns and activities.
• Work closely with the Brand & Content Manager to develop and refine design concepts and strategies, considering feedback and adjusting creative assets as needed.
• Ensure a best practice approach is applied to maintain brand consistency and design cohesion across all visual communications.
• Uphold UNICEF Australia’s visual brand identity across all brand campaigns and activities, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand and style guidelines.
• Support administrative tasks, including filing creative work, and adding metadata and captioning, sorting content collected by UNICEF Australia.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in graphic design, digital communications, marketing or other relevant area of study, or equivalent working experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience developing visual assets for communications and marketing pieces with specific brand engagement and advocacy calls to action
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and Canva
• Strong attention to detail, deadline driven, able to multi-task and handle multiple projects and tasks
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and offer innovative solutions within limited timeframes and resource boundaries
• Demonstrated end-to-end project experience from ideation, strategy or brief, production to go-live
• Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders through a collaborative approach and style
• Knowledge of social media trends
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of human rights, international development and world affairs
• Familiarity with filming and video editing is advantageous

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to meditation, yoga, EAP and Birthday leave
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected], using the subject line: Graphic Designer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.