Junior Graphic Designer

Who we are?

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

We are the people that bring iconic Australian heritage brands to life for modern consumers and tradies; brands like Hills, Cyclone and Kelso. We are also the container gardening experts, with Northcote Pottery. We rekindle the spark of relationships with our Glow outdoor heating products. We teach people to use water sustainably at home, to become “Nylexperts” with Nylex. And we are market leaders with brands like Tuscan Path, Australia’s only brand with a holistic offering for landscaping DIYers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek.
• Have a passion for
• Make it
• Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all.
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together.

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

The Role:

Based in our Head Office in Doncaster, we are seeking a passionate Graphic Designer with approx. 1- 2 years' experience ideally within an inhouse, commercial or manufacturing environment.

The role is fast paced and covers all elements of the marketing and design process from concept through to production. Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager you will be responsible for helping the team create and deliver exciting & effective visual communication solutions for each of the AMES Australia brands.

• Ability to work within an energetic & fast paced environment.
• Designing and developing print, packaging, pos, digital, imagery, branding, manuals, POS displays, social media, HTML5 web ads, presentations and other design related projects across multiple brands.
• Liaise and communicate with various local and overseas manufacturers & suppliers.
• Effectively following and maintaining brand language and style guides.
• Work collaboratively with Product Managers, Sales and Marketing to successfully launch products and branded ranges.
• Be organised and efficient in planning and prioritising tasks.

Skills and Experience:

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and naturally creative Graphic Designer who is both a team player and results driven to join a friendly and supportive design team in a fun and flexible office environment. In addition to your tertiary design qualification, you will have;

• Experience in designing and managing the production of various print and digital media materials.
• Ability to understand, follow and manage timelines of multiple project design briefs
• Create both static & motion HTML5 banners that will be used to amplify marketing campaigns.
• Extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat in a Mac Environment
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• High-Level Attention to Detail
• A love for all things Design
• Experience in packaging design will be viewed favourably

Above all, you'll be a terrific fit within the Ames family, sharing ideas and enhancing the already strong, friendly and hardworking culture, central to the success of our business.

Job Benefits and Perks

In return, you will be remunerated based upon experience, with the opportunity to receive bonuses for strong performance.

Please ensure you attach a copy of your CV and if available a link to a brief portfolio highlightingyour designs and collaborations you have worked on to demonstrate your creativity and capability, as well as explanations of your project involvement