Finished Artist

**Who are we?**

Capricorn is a member-based financial services organisation which exists to improve the lives of over 25,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand by supporting them in building stronger automotive businesses. We provide products and services including trade credit, risk protection, equipment finance, trade events, travel services, fuel cards and more. Last financial year Member purchases exceeded $2.93 billion and Member returns exceeded $72.5 million.

**The role and what we're looking for**

The Finished Artist role reports directly to the Creative Services Manager and is responsible for the design and production of print and digital publications, advertising, campaigns, sales collateral and other communications materials for the Capricorn Group. **This role is being offered on a 6 month maximum term contract. **Whilst this opportunity is advertised as Full time, Capricorn will consider part time applicants.**

**Key responsibilities of the role include**
- Artwork, design and produce marketing materials including but not limited to publications, newsletters, brochures, press advertising, events materials and digital media. This includes working with relevant stakeholders, addressing feedback in a timely manner, preparing all materials to print and checking the proofs.
- Provide design solutions internally to Capricorn business units and subsidiaries as directed by the Creative Services Manager.
- Develop templates for internal stakeholders to assist in maintaining a visual consistency in the Capricorn brand.
- Retouch images to make sure that files are print ready. Artwork composite to a high level of finish.
- Follow creative assets management system to ensure quick and accurate retrieval.
- Co-ordinate artworking and design requests received from across the Capricorn business. Ensure the brief is understood, understand the deadline and manage the production process.
- Liaise with printers, advertising agencies, mailing houses and external design agencies as required to fulfil marketing requirements.
- Assist with coordinating the delivery of Capricorn print and electronic publications to Members and other stakeholders.
- Ideally, a degree or diploma qualification in Graphic Design.
- A minimum of four years professional experience in a marketing department, design studio or print house.
- Attention to detail, creativity and flair for design while meeting the requirements of the brief and business.
- Good communication skills including the ability to establish and manage positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisation skills and high levels of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Design, Illustrator and Microsoft Office is essential.

**A great place to work**

When you join Capricorn, you become a part of something bigger than a typical company, because as a co-operative we exist to improve the lives of our Members by supporting them in building stronger businesses - not the other way around.

We are purpose-led and are committed to empowering our community to thrive. Our community includes our employees, and we know what is important to them, because we asked And here's our commitments to you:

- **Provide a diverse and inclusive workplace **- because we know how important it is for everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.
- ** Give you flexibility** - it's important to recognise we are all unique and need to create work life balance.
- ** Offer paid parental leave **- that supports both parent's leave and their transition back to work.
- ** Create a fun environment **- our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- ** Work perks **- that our employees actually use, such as; a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more

**The next steps