Graphic Designer

About the job

This is a contract-based hybrid role for a talented Graphic Designer
with mid-weight experience to work within an integrated marketing department. This fast-paced role is responsible for producing creative, high quality digital and printed marketing collateral showcasing the full Viking product range whilst upholding brand guidelines and ensuring quality control.

This role is a fixed-term contract to cover parental leave from Monday, 5 January 2026 to Wednesday, 3 Jun 2026, and
reports into the Senior Manager, Consumer Marketing.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, from concept to execution production of sales campaign collateral inclusive of overarching creative thematic, style guides and collateral for various marketing channels
• Production of bespoke print collateral (including brochures, advertising, flyers, catalogues, magazines, signage, stationery), ensuring quality control, correct specifications and working with marketing managers to develop and make sure deadlines are met
• Creation of dynamic digital collateral such as interactive e-books, animated GIFs and static web banners, infographics, Facebook tiles and eDM banners
• Working with online collateral submission systems for upload of advertisements and brochures to 3rd party media/printers
• Coordinate and manage external freelance designers and design vendors by delivering clear, timely briefs and ensuring all necessary assets and information are provided to support successful project completion
• Liaising with global offices on the sharing of creative assets including cataloguing collateral from other markets, acquiring resources, debriefing of new content
• Sourcing on-brand images and videos from global asset libraries and company managed AEM database and working with head office on global rights
• Ensuring organisation of all files on server including images and video for authorised usage across all marketing channels
• Collaborating with marketing team on the creation of all assets
• Present and communicate campaign concepts to the broader marketing team, ensuring all templates are clearly designed, easy to understand, and user-friendly for internal teams. Conduct regular check-ins to support effective and consistent use of templates across departments.

About you

• Formal training in Desktop Publishing or Graphic Design
• Prior experience in an in-house design role
• Demonstrated extensive experience in a Mac OS environment with: Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, InCopy, Bridge, Lightroom and Acrobat
• Creative flair, an eye for good design and strong attention to detail
• A conceptual thinker
• Excellent understanding designing for web/digital specs
• Strong layout skills for both print and digital
• Knowledge of printing and pre-press and managing print jobs
• Photo retouching skills
• Motivated and uses initiative
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects
• An understanding of the travel industry is desirable as is experience in Microsoft Office, brochure/direct mail production and project management software (or similar)

Performance expectations

• Produces creative concepts with very high production values - concept through to press ready files
• Focuses on accuracy of work, decreasing errors and rework (follows up on proofing corrections)
• Manages and meets multiple internal and external artwork deadlines
• Takes ownership of a job from start until completion, managing expectations by effectively communicating changes in art work/job requirements with colleagues
• Sources approval from the relevant staff members
• Works effectively with team members in the Sydney office and with colleagues in global offices

Why Join Viking

• Work for a global leader in travel, with strong brand recognition and growth.
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, while working alongside a fun, friendly team
• Viking has a beautiful, modern office based in Surry Hills, close to Central Station

The Company

Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive. Since then, it has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages taking curious travellers to all seven continents.

With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by
Condé Nast Traveler

for the second year in a row in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the first time a travel company has won these three categories in back-to-back years.

So as the cruise industry continues to go from strength to strength, there has never been a more exciting time to join this sector of the travel industry.

How to Apply

Submit your application via LinkedIn. All applications should include CV plus a cover letter highlighting your experience and a portfolio of relevant work (or a link to a digital portfolio).

Closing date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.