Lead Designer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1000 Libraries Full time $75,000 per year

Company Description

Founded in 2020, 
1000 Libraries
 is a literary lifestyle media company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. We celebrate remarkable libraries and bookstores worldwide, and have grown into the world's largest community of book lovers (1.7M+). Recognised by leading outlets such as 9News, Channel 7, The Morning Show, ABC, TimeOut, GQ, CNA and The Straits Times, we publish books, editorial media, and creative campaigns that inspire readers globally.

Role Description

We are seeking a 
Graphic Designer
 to join our creative studio in Carlton, VIC. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for producing high-quality visual assets across print, digital, and social platforms.

The Graphic Designer will work on product development, packaging, print layouts, marketing collateral, and social media content, ensuring consistent branding and visual storytelling across all channels. The role requires a strong eye for design, technical expertise in design software, and the ability to deliver creative assets from concept to finished product.

Daily tasks include:

  • Create and develop designs for print products, packaging, publications, and digital marketing.
  • Design layouts, graphics, and typography for books, editorial features, and campaigns.
  • Produce creative assets for websites, email, and social media (static and video).
  • Produce product photography and videography in our in-house photoshoot studio
  • Prepare artwork for print production, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
  • Collaborate with the Product, Editorial, and Marketing teams to interpret briefs and deliver design solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines for campaign and product launches.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–5+ years' experience as a Graphic Designer in publishing, media, e-commerce, or creative agency.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Figma (Email Marketing designs and websites)
  • Strong skills in layout, typography, image editing, and branding.
  • Experience in product photography, videography, and video editing for social media advertising
  • Experience designing content carousels for social platforms.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
  • Excellent 
    project management
     and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple creative projects.

Why Join Us:

  • Lead the creative direction of a 
    fast-growing global media brand
    .
  • Be hands-on with a wide variety of creative projects: products, campaigns, ads, shoots.
  • A supportive, passionate team environment with global reach.
  • WHV candidates welcome — with 
    pathway to sponsorship
     for the right candidate.
  • Career growth toward 
    Artistic Director
     role as we scale.

Note:

  • Must love books.

Salary
: $75,000 AUD per year + super

Eligibility
: Working Holiday Visa (WHV) applicants welcome — sponsorship pathway available for the right candidate

 
How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover note highlighting your most relevant projects to 

. Please include examples of 
graphic design, product visuals, and video/photo work addressing the above.

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