Senior Designer

Position Summary

The Senior Designer is responsible for the conceptualisation and delivery of outstanding visual communications in print and screen-based mediums that elevate The Australian Ballet's brand, attract new audiences and support the company's revenue goals. This full-time position reports to the Lead Designer and is based at The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre in Southbank. It is a non-touring role.

Our Company

The Australian Ballet is one of the world's leading national ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian major performing arts organisation. Each year the company presents upwards of 220 performances through its main stage seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth along with public programs, special events, an extensive regional tour, a Children's Ballet and Education programs and regular overseas tours.

Orchestra Victoria, (OV), provides pit services for ballet and opera in Victoria, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Australian Ballet. The Australian Ballet and Orchestra Victoria have an annual turnover of more than $70 million and employ over 265 staff.

Diversity and Inclusion

At The Australian Ballet, diversity and inclusion are integral to our mission to create an extraordinarily vibrant and successful company, and to present performances that represent Australian culture at its best. We believe that our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of the Australian community.

We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and we actively strive to create an inclusive workplace. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, develop and deliver outstanding campaigns and collateral across print and digital mediums that amplify the positioning and objectives of The Australian Ballet.
• Work closely with the Lead Designer, Campaign Managers and other departments to create engaging, best-in-class designs to support the creative needs of our brand.
• Produce and deliver design-based solutions for The Australian Ballet's business units and on special projects as required.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in design, photography and printing techniques to continuously innovate and elevate the quality of our communications.
• Provide support in the production and development of motion graphics.
• Ensure all collateral adheres to The Australian Ballet's brand guidelines and is delivered on time, and to budget.
• Formulate and respond to briefs set by the Campaigns, Philanthropy, Corporate Partners and Education teams
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure optimum rates, opportunities, and timelines.
• Champion brand across the organisation, providing guidance and ensuring the integrity of materials produced by and for all departments.
• Other duties as reasonably requested by the Lead Designer and Head Brand & Content

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role for a leading organization, studio or agency environment.
• Excellent knowledge of industry-standard graphics software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and composition, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong campaign ideation, conceptualisation and development skills.
• Understanding brand identity and experience applying brand guidelines to complex and detailed projects.
• Solid experience with print production and liaising with external printers.
• Solid experience designing marketing campaigns including print and digital assets across web, outdoor, printed collateral and social channels.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and take direction from creative leads or clients.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Team player as part of a vibrant Design and Marketing team.
• Ability to work collaboratively, be proactive and manage stakeholder expectations.

Our Values

Ambition | Boldness | Inclusivity | Respect | Responsibility