Graphic Designer

About Us!

At the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild), we are a member organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies.  Our members form a unique network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia.  We are committed to offering our staff a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment and conditions.

The Guild team is incredibly welcoming and generous with knowledge sharing – we want you to feel a part of the Guild family as soon as you walk in the door!  We embrace all people, and you can feel comfortable to be yourself with us.

We invest in the development of our people through a focus on professional development and exposure as well as opportunities for growth. We care about where you’re going and are keen to help you get there.

About The Role!

The Graphic Designer advocates, promotes and represents the best interests of the Guild and its members, with particular focus on producing attractive and effective visual designs for Guild publications and communication materials in a broad range of print and digital formats, and undertaking desktop publishing tasks as required.

This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity and is based at the Guild’s National Secretariat in Canberra.

About You!

• You are someone who wants to make a difference with their work. Someone who loves being organised and gets excited about communications! You will bring your can-do approach and opportunity mindset across a range of communication focused activities.
• Your design skills shine through and your ability to craft content and images across different channels is a key strength!
• You will be excited to gain exposure to areas that improve the health outcomes of Australians and to know that you are making a real difference. Your ability to nurture excellent relationships through collaboration and consultation will be highly valued.
• Your experience in a similar role will set you up for success. We are interested in how your working experience and your skills will set you apart for this role.

Apply Now!

To join our team, please send a cover letter telling us why this role is for you and the value you’d add to the team along with your resume to: recruit@guild.org.au

Applications are now welcome and are planned to close by COB Monday 18 November 2024

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment, this starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage application from indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people. If we can assist you through any stage of the selection process, let us know!

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Excerpt from the PD for more role information:

The role responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include: 

• Achieve attractive and professional graphic designs to help raise the profile of the Guild and Australian community pharmacy.
• Achieve effective and consistent branding of the Guild, its programs and all of the organisation’s various services and activities as required.
• Oversee graphic design work of the Marketing and Communications team
• Create and maintain Guild visual guidelines and provide graphic design input for Guild branding strategies as they evolve.
• Oversee the use of the Guild’s visual identity to ensure consistent and effective use.
• Provide graphic design advice and support to other Guild stakeholders, including National Council and Branches, as required.
• Continually monitor and regularly review the graphic design of Guild publications to ensure they achieve communication objectives.

The following work experience and knowledge is required:  

• Proven graphic designing experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in designing for both digital and print media
• Graphic design and desktop publishing, with proficiency using the latest versions of Microsoft Office and the Adobe range of computer software, particularly Photoshop andI nDesign.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout.

This position requires skills and competencies in the following areas: 

• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into visually appealing designs
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.