Graphic Designer

ABOUT US

Established in 2014, FightMND is the largest independent funder of motor neurone disease (MND) research in Australia. Our vision is a world without MND.

MND was first described over 150 years ago but still remains a terminal diagnosis with no effective treatments or cure. FightMND is the voice for Australians who want to fight back against 'the Beast'.

With help from our incredible supporters, we raise awareness and funds through a range of campaigns, partnerships, and events.

OUR VALUES

• Urgency
• Integrity
• Efficiency
• Boldness
• Collaboration

ABOUT THE ROLE

The FightMND Marketing and Communications team have a new opportunity for an in-house Graphic Designer to join the team.

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Graphic Designer is responsible for developing the visual direction and designing all creative assets for the FightMND brand and its key campaigns. We're looking for a talented graphic designer who can take briefs and concepts to create cohesive visual identities across a variety of channels.

Collaborating with multiple teams across FightMND, the Graphic Designer is responsible for the holistic development of the overarching brand identity of FightMND. This also includes strategy development, brand guidelines for associated campaigns and the rollout of assets to support each campaign. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing as well as a deep understanding of the design nuances across various marketing channels.

This is a terrific and unique opportunity to work with a bold, well-connected and trusted organisation and play a key role in shaping our brand image and its application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop engaging brand identities using various software programs across all campaigns and fundraising activities a user-focused design
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to critically translate written and verbal concepts and create assets across digital and print, with a focus on digital
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with the marketing team to meet deadlines, and be adept in managing competing priorities
• Act as a brand custodian and gatekeeper to evolve the FightMND brand and its campaigns
• Update and manage brand guidelines, templates and tools to guide relevant and consistent brand application internally and externally
• Design and build eDMs which are visually consistent with the overarching campaign
• Provide creative expertise and best-practice recommendations around how different assets should live across different channels

Reasonable tasks above and beyond those outlined in this position description may be required.

Work outside of Monday-Friday (9am - 5pm) will be required during key campaign periods.

EXPERIENCE

• Qualifications in graphic design, marketing and communications or related fields
• Minimum five years' experience with design software, like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma etc.
• Experience creating eDMs in a CRM software (Microsoft Dynamics is desirable)
• Proven experience in effectively delivering multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and limited production budgets
• A strong understanding of design across print and digital marketing
• Experience in the development and application of brand guidelines
• Experience in creating animations and/or illustration is desirable

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Alignment with FightMND values – Urgency, Integrity, Efficiency, Boldness and Collaboration
• Great interpersonal skills –ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers

OUR BENEFITS

FightMND provides an excellent range of benefits including discounts with our corporate partners, an additional 5 days gifted leave annually, an additional 1% superannuation above standard, leading learning and development opportunities, state-of-the-art offices, competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and NFP salary packaging.

We also have hybrid working environment combining working from home and from our Burnley office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Community is one of our core values at FightMND, so we want our workplace to reflect the full diversity of the community we serve. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of all of our team and strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Those from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is definitely not limited to, First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of all ages and gender identities, people with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

To apply for this opportunity, you MUST send your resume and cover letter to  We will not accept applications without a cover letter.

Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Experience and Key Attributes listed in the Position Description.

For more information contact Kristina Sutherland ) for a confidential discussion.