Graphic Designer - ref. d3909303
Please include on your resume a portfolio link showcasing a range of design work including digital and print. Applications without a link to portfolio on the resume will NOT be considered.
Let’s talk about you
Are you a seasoned Graphic Designer with a passion for aesthetic excellence and a love for design that has impact? IHG has an exciting opportunity to join the Merchandise Team. You will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that will help the intended hardware audience to feel personally connected to the product or service.
The role will involve collaborating with key stakeholders in an in house corporate environment to build brand awareness, enhance engagement and drive traffic.
Sounds great! Tell me about the role- Producing finished artwork for primarily for digital but also extending to print, for both national mainstream design and local area marketing design.
- Deliverables include:
- Web banners, e DMs, & social media images and videos.
- Catalogue, point-of-sale, flyers, press ads and posters.
- And various other touch points when required.
- Supporting ad-hoc design requirements.
- Strict adherence to the brand style guide of Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Design 10, True Value Hardware and Thrifty Link.
- Designing and delivering artwork that meets the brief and is produced in a timely fashion.
- Prioritising work to accommodate changing timelines and meet client expectations.
- Liaising and responding to clients and various stakeholders in a timely manner.
- A Qualification in Graphic Design , visual communication, orrelated field minimum
- Knowledge and proficiency in graphic design tools such as In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD or Figma.
- Basic understanding of After Effects.
- An eye for good UI & UX design.
- Micosoft applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
- Understanding of retail marketing & communications including in-store, digital, social & ATL
- Basic understanding of pre-press
- Basic understanding of shopper insights
- Basic understanding of marketing legislation
- Understanding of how agencies work
- Optimistic and enthusiastic mindset and an ability to communicate a vision with passion for customer-lead experiences online
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.
Joining the Metcash Family
At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark.
And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About Us
At the Independent Hardware Group, we are passionate and committed to our purpose of championing successful independent businesses Australia wide and at the same time strengthening local communities’ one postcode at a time. We’re the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY’ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families.
The business is the 2nd largest player in the Australian hardware market. It is Trade focused with a competitive DIY offer with a rich consumer engagement supported by digital capabilities.
We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Equity, an accredited Flex Ready workplace, and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.
The industry is changing, and we need adaptable people who thrive under pressure to build meaningful relationships with our diverse family of independents. So, get stuck into a promising career in a fast-growing industry. Together, we can supply Australia with a strong future, powered by local communities.