Graphics And Communications

**ABOUT DKO**:
We are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of 200+ professionals working across six studios in Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. We work collaboratively on diverse projects spanning bespoke residences, luxury hotels, unique hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design, large-scale master planning, and landscape. At DKO we offer a workplace culture based on our core values and ethos; essentially, we aim to create a safe, inclusive, and diverse space in which our people thrive.

**OUR VALUES**:
Respect: We care about people

Inclusive: We listen and share

Passionate: We love what we do

Excellence: We are always growing and learning

Accountable: We take personal responsibility

**THE ROLE**:
DKO is actively seeking a dynamic Graphics and Communications professional to join our Melbourne team. Collaborating closely with architects and project teams, this position requires a strong all-rounder. Join us in shaping the visual narrative of DKO's innovative projects and expertise.

The specific roles and activities discussed with you are (but not limited to) the following:

- Create visually compelling graphics and illustrations to enhance project presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
- Maintain a cohesive brand identity for the practice.
- Collaborate with architects and project teams to translate architectural concepts into engaging visual designs reports, tenders, and submissions.
- Assist in the preparation and design of presentation materials for client meetings, proposals, and project reviews.
- Ensure all presentation materials are cohesive, professional, and aligned with the practice's design language.
- Support the development and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns to promote DKO projects and expertise.
- Coordinate the production of marketing collateral, brochures, and digital content for online platforms.
- Assist in managing DKO social media presence and website updates to ensure consistent and engaging communication in line with DKO social media guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with the studio leads to ensure graphic and communication needs are met for various projects.
- Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for printing, production, and distribution of marketing materials.
- Work to plan and implement internal and external communications strategies with the Marketing and Communications Lead.
- Maintain media and industry contact lists.
- Keep track of media exposure and project developments.
- Generate captivating content for social media platforms - design unique posts, stories, and ads to increase engagement and brand awareness
- Stay up-to-date with social media trends, both in architecture/design industry and trends more broadly, and integrate them into our visual content strategy
- Respond to comments, messages and engage with our audience to strengthen our online community
- Monitor social media analytics to track performance of content and provide regular reports/insights to optimise future content

To achieve design excellence through (but not limited to):

- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of digital graphics production including a working knowledge of the print publishing process
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have exceptional attention to detail
- Experience working to deadlines with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work within corporate branding guidelines
- Experience across multimedia platforms and/or animation & video production
- Be self-motivated
- Thrive in a team environment

To meet all deadlines committed to clients, colleagues and contractors.
- To continuously enhance your skills experience and breadth of knowledge, through training and self-education, in order that you can take on greater responsibility.
- To promote the full range of the Practice's services and products to existing and prospective clients and support the sales, marketing and growth objectives of the group.
- To be innovative and creative in improving or developing better products, services, methods, systems for the implementation and delivery of projects.

To demonstrate general skills and capabilities through:

- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Communication Design, Marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and a keen eye for design aesthetics.

**REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**:
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged and to be part of a creative environment, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits, including:

- Competitive salary
- Knowledge sharing and training sessions across all locations
- Opportunities for transitioning between diverse project ty