Design Team Lead

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

About The Team
As one of the biggest brands in Australia, we connect with millions of Australians each week. Whether it's connecting our customers with relevant content through digital innovation, omni-channel storytelling or impactful advertising that reaches 98% of Australians, our Marketing team play an important role in driving our brand forward, helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About The Team
As one of the biggest brands in Australia, we connect with millions of Australians each week. Whether it's connecting our customers with relevant content through digital innovation, omni-channel storytelling or impactful advertising that reaches 98% of Australians, our Marketing team play an important role in driving our brand forward, helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About The Role
We are seeking a Design Lead to join the Creative Services team. You will lead the design execution for the Design Hub, ensuring quality standards are world class, brand guidelines are consistently implemented, and design deliverables are consistent across channels. This includes developing and delivering high impact visual design across a variety of digital and traditional platforms.

An experienced people leader, you will act as single point of contact for Design team members supporting team member administration, our A&D cycle and development plans and fostering an engaged and dynamic creative design team.

You will be required to collaborate cross functionally with content, digital, marketing and own brand teams to deliver cohesive storytelling, brand consistency, omnichannel cohesion and to promote collaboration, skill sharing and creative excellence.

You will liaise with stakeholders including Production Managers, Studio & Traffic Manager, Marketing and Brand Managers and Head of Creative Services to ensure smooth progress of jobs across the Creative & Production teams. This includes continuously reviewing, developing and driving best in class design work as well as supporting and leading the 'always on' skill development across the Design team.

About You And Your Skills

• 6 + years experience within a creative agency or similar environment.
• Deep understanding of the retail environment and omnichannel creative execution.
• Proven experience/ folio in delivering outstanding design across both the digital and print space.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities.
• Understanding of accessibility in the design space
• Mentoring and people leadership experience
• Deep industry engagement, ensuring you're across creative and technological trends in a fast changing industry.

Does this sound like you? If yes, we invite you to apply now

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working options We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About The Recruitment Process
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

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Employment Type  Full time