Brand & Design Lead
- Permanent Full-time
- Parramatta location – near train station
- Hybrid working available in line with our Flexible Working - Our Way approach
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
This role owns and manages Sydney Water’s brand guidelines and supervises a small team of design professionals to produce graphic design solutions across a broad range of marketing, print and digital channels. The role provides direction and guidance regarding Sydney Water’s brand and delivers internal and external marketing collateral and publications to support the delivery of Sydney Water’s strategy.
No direct reports, however, this role is responsible for day-to-day supervision and work allocation of the following roles:
- Design and Content Producer
- Graphic Designer
This role is also responsible for leading project teams including members from other teams, contractors and external agencies.
- Lead project teams to produce professional graphic design and content for print, advertising and digital marketing campaigns in accordance with marketing plans and brand guidelines.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a consistent corporate image and identity including providing advice and design services for all publications and other related material.
- Ensure best practice is followed in the creation of content, including graphics and photography.
- Champion the Sydney Water brand throughout the organisation
- Develop graphic design concepts across a range of media including digital and print, provide technical advice and production of Sydney Water’s corporate publications, promotional and campaign materials to ensure compliance with our guidelines.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a consistent corporate image and identity including providing advice and design services for all publications and other related material.
- Coordinate the marketing and communications design needs of internal stakeholders to ensure concepts are developed in line with creative briefs and brand identity guidelines.
- Identify design solutions across the range of marketing materials produced by Sydney Water to ensure all communications reflect the brand guidelines and monitor projects against critical paths, design briefs and budget.
About you
- Degree qualification in graphic design, design or equivalent
Experience & Skills:
- At least 5 years’ experience in creative development, management and delivery of complex design projects
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing multi-disciplinary teams and working cooperatively with people at all levels to achieve outcomes
- Outstanding leadership skills to clearly communicate and build support for key programs of work
- Proven experience in advising and influencing senior stakeholders in line with brand and design guidelines
- Highly developed skills in the use of industry standard graphics software with practical experience in Adobe applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word to create templates.
- High-level skills in developing brand and accessible design for integrated marketing campaigns, digital activities, corporate publications and marketing materials
- Knowledge of current design trends and practices
- Proven experience in the integration and management of brand identity systems across graphic design applications
Closing date: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
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We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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