• Make your mark on Australia’s premier Arts Precinct with an international footprint
• Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts centre
• Fixed term position (12 months)

About the Position

As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for leading large-scale creative projects, including heritage signage design and branding solutions across various mediums (print, digital, social, and environmental) as part of the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne project. In particular, there is a focus on wayfinding and signage for the Theatres building, situated underneath Melbourne's iconic Spire. Under the guidance of the Creative lead, this role will maintain brand standards, ensure design consistency and oversee development of design materials. 

The position also requires collaborative engagement with external specialists, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and resolving creative project issues as they arise. The role emphasises operational excellence, with a focus on delivering high-quality design solutions on time and within budget, while aligning with Arts Centre Melbourne's goals and maintaining strong communication throughout the process.

Full time fixed term position for 12 months. Band 3.3 $91,060.00 p.a. plus superannuation.

Your Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary degree in Communication Design or Graphic Design.
• At least 8 years of experience in a creative agency or in-house studio, leading brand, signage, and campaign projects, as well as managing specialist partners and suppliers (e.g., printers, signage specialists).
• Senior-level expertise in creative design and technical skills for both print and digital, with a keen eye for detail in typography, layout, and producing effective design solutions.
• Extensive experience in developing and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Proficiency in signage design, including place-making and wayfinding, with strong fabrication knowledge. Able to conduct site audits, oversee installations, and manage defect reporting and rectification.
• Extensive experience in project management of design projects from concept to production. Skilled in organising and managing timelines, project inputs, outputs, and delivery requirements, with a strong ability to maintain documentation and work efficiently under tight deadlines. Proficient with project management software (e.g., Asana).
• Comfortable presenting to internal teams and clients.
• Able to work independently with both internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver design packages, including location plans, graphic specifications, sign templates, and standards. Skilled at resolving issues and proposing fabrication and installation solutions, with an ability to value-engineer when necessary.
• Confident in responding to briefs, addressing heritage requirements, and liaising with external clients and suppliers.
• Proficient in Apple Mac systems and advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).

For more detail about this position please read  Position Description - Senior Graphic Designer RACM 2025.pdf

About the Team

The Marketing team is responsible for maximising audience engagement in Arts Centre Melbourne’s enriching experiences. Through the delivery of compelling campaigns, communications and content, the team attracts and engages customers with our brand, offer, community and services.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.  

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your portfolio, resume, and cover letter by 11:55pm Sunday 27th April 2025. Portfolios should demonstrate signage design experience.

Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

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