Graphic Designer

Grimshaw is a global architecture and design studio of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. We recognise the urgency of the challenges that face our planet, and our duty to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future. Our studios are founded on analysis and exploration. We relish the challenges inherent across a wide range of work, engaging our expertise and agility to deliver lasting, meaningful design that brings value and joy to clients and users. At Grimshaw, we encourage creativity, collaboration and innovation. We want our staff to be fulfilled by their time with us as we know the key to our continuing success is working with and engaging the most talented people we can find.

We are currently seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our Sydney Studio, to design and execute original works, producing attractive and effective communication design across all types of media. Supporting the Business Development, Communications & Marketing team throughout the execution of tender and proposal submissions, architectural competitions, event and marketing collateral, media campaigns and award submissions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the practice in bidding work by collating and updating data needed for prequalification and tender submissions.
• Support the practice by producing printed materials such as practice brochures and awards submissions.
• Provide design advice on appropriate print finishes and packaging for competition entries.
• Support marketing initiatives of the practice by creative design input into events, exhibitions and panel discussions, including; event ephemera, invitations, eDMs, social media, project displays, and exhibition panels.
• Support Partners, leadership team and architectural teams in preparing artwork, layouts and templates for reports and other presentation materials.
• Ensure the practice has an up-to-date portfolio of work by maintaining currency of project pages and developing new project pages as directed.
• Maintain the digital image library in close collaboration with BD and Comms.
• Support Comms in supplying appropriate images and graphics for the practice website, including development of webpages and content as necessary.
• Design support for our online presence and social media campaigns.
• Provide technical advice and assistance in the use of company standard design files and brand guidelines.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective service by keeping up-to-date with technical developments and maintaining a working knowledge of new products and design techniques.
• Participate in regular discussions with the wider team to share work, innovate, organise workflow and produce appropriate design solutions.
• Help maintain files: versions, formats and project names within established framework.
• Work closely with the Partners and Business Development Manager to develop and design proposals, concepts and final artwork.
• Liaising effectively with suppliers and other team members
• Design presentations in both InDesign and PowerPoint.

To be successful you will have:

• At least 2-3 years relevant experience (design and production of brochures, posters, logos, presentations, data visualisation)
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in design standards
• Proficient in formatting and manipulating imagery and typography
• Strong multi-tasking, organisation, typographic and layout skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience in working effectively with project teams
• Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience working with MSO tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
• Digital design skills that can be applied to responsive websites, eDMs, digital banners and presentations
• Know how to output artwork for both print and digital specifications
• Able to work within tight deadlines
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Ability to work autonomously
• Self-motivated
• Display a high level of ideation and craft behind design concepts
• Interest in architecture and the built environment preferred

Please include your resume outlining your suitability for the role, as well as your portfolio as part of your application. Please note that due to a large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Grimshaw is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.