Senior Graphic Designer (6 Month Contract)

At THE ICONIC we actively identify the best talent globally and consciously recognize both young, emerging talent along with experienced senior level management, creating a unique working experience of both innovative, go-getter start-up energy and expert, seasoned field specialists with professional operations in place.  In flexible structures, with passionate colleagues, there is great potential for playing a key and significant role in the business as we turn shopping into a seamless and inspiring experience.  So join us in our office to be a part of one great team who dream big, get things done and are stronger together.

What’s involved…

Reporting into our Graphic and Copy Manager, we are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with strong motion design capability to create high-performing, on-brand static and dynamic digital assets across onsite, app, CRM/email, social (organic + paid) and partnerships. This role is hands-on end-to-end: from concept through to final delivery—always aligned to our brand guidelines and Creative Pillars.

Key responsibilities..

• Lead graphic + motion creative delivery
  • Manage the design, production and final delivery of static, motion graphics and video edits from brief to launch.
• Design & brand execution
  • Ensure all work is filtered through our Creative Pillars:
    • Stand out (get noticed)
    • Juxtaposition (striking combinations)
    • Bold & colourful
    • THE ICONIC style
    • Clear branding & CTA
• Campaign support & concepting
  • Participate in pitching and concepting campaigns and promotions, bringing motion-first thinking to the table.
  • Partner with stakeholders to clearly communicate creative rationale and execution approach.
• Delivery, ownership & ways of working
  • Own assigned projects end-to-end: brief → design → feedback → approvals → delivery.
  • Manage multiple projects in parallel, maintaining speed without sacrificing quality.

Skills and Experience required..

• Strong design fundamentals
• Excellent visual communication and typography
• Experience across digital and print (digital-first preferred)
• Motion expertise
• Strong motion design skills with proven experience creating high-quality motion graphics
• Confidence turning static assets into engaging, performance-led storytelling
• Tools & technical proficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in After Effects (essential) and video editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro)
• Comfortable working in Google Workspace
• Ways of working
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Detail-focused and calm under pressure
• Strong communicator—able to explain concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Curious, proactive and committed to continuous learning and experimentation

Why you'll love THE ICONIC..

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year 
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• People & Planet Positive: From our ethical sourcing and sustainability strategies to our community engagement and diversity, our responsibility is multifaceted, and each of these facets are equally important. 
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People  first. Access our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. 
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.

At THE ICONIC, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our culture, fostering an environment of respect and dignity. We aim to empower self-expression and ensure our workforce reflects our diverse communities. By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, we strive to create a genuine sense of belonging for our employees, customers, and partners, promoting equal opportunities and a better shopping experience for all

Additional Information

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au

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ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA 

Culture is our key and Empathy is how we build it. VaynerMediaAPAC is strong with a world-class combination of diverse backgrounds collaborating to put forward innovative, creative and strategic solutions to the one advantage that stands the test of time --- PEOPLE. Day in and day out, we propel some of the biggest brands in the world to the intersection of attention and culture. In APAC, we are proudly +300, servicing a diverse client all around the region.

The PITCH

We are creators, creative industry rogues, and SuperBowl stars. We are not just on the internet; we are creating the stuff the internet wants to see. We’re insane for what we do and the people we do it with. We move so fast and make so much good shit that we can’t even keep up with ourselves. So, we need more folks just like us, the unconventional, less-obvious, unseasoned (or over seasoned) creative pros. But above all - passionate makers and culture shakers. 

Want in? We love subversive artists, obsessive makers, dedicated creators and we don’t care if you're a baby fresh to the workforce or working on your third act. What’s your hustle? Documentarian? DJ? Sports junkie? Fashionista? Blogger? Vlogger? Retired logger? Are you an Insta-feind? An unabashed TikToker? Or both? We’re down with all of that. Just as long as you love making shit and are really good at it. 

Are you based in Sydney? Geeking the content space in the Australian market for over five years now? Crazy over social media? Oh well, we could be meant to be — so keep on reading!

Here’s where you come in.

• Create content that makes impactful connections with consumers, measured by high attention metrics (views, likes, comments, etc).
• Serve as an algorithm-fluent editor with deep expertise in hooks, pacing, structure, and retention across social platforms — the primary owner of DJ-ing, remixing, and optimizing content to drive scalable performance.
• Principally accountable for performance tuning and platform success, turning good content into scalable content through continuous optimization and creative iteration.
• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished final videos, ensuring assets are optimized natively for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube — with a performance-creative mindset, not post-production only.
• Stay up to date with platform algorithms, emerging formats, creator trends, and editing techniques to keep content fresh, relevant, and competitive in feeds.
• Bring ideas to the table and participate in ideation, while recognizing that the core value of the role is making the work work through execution, testing, and optimization.
• Collaborate effectively with your teammates and cross functional departments on rapid fire requests and tight timelines.
• Attend creative brainstorms, kickoffs, and team meetings, contributing meaningful ideas and helping shape performance-driven strategy.
• Mentor Creators, and even in some cases Art Directors and Copywriters, on your team and across the agency; following the leadership of your A/CD, you help guide and educate on best practices, ideating, execution, and performance optimization.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years experience in content creation.
• Expert in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (i.e. Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator).
• Execute high editing techniques.
• Proficient in AI tools, e.g. Gemini, Weavy AI, TikTok Symphony, Nano Bana Pro
• Knowledgeable in AVID, AVID Symphony, Pro Tools.
• Proficient in sound design, mixing, and color correction.
• Strong understanding of post-production workflow.
• Adept at organising projects, managing workload for multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable with Google Apps suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc).
• Ability to communicate needs in a positive and productive fashion.
• Resourceful, diligent, creative in problem-solving with high attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines with minimal direction at times.
• Adequate knowledge of contemporary cameras, file formats, codecs, and their proper handling in a post workflow.
• Master the ability to turn any branded content into a volume of social gold (clips, gifs, graphics, photos, stories, copy, etc.) 
• Work with a wide range and quality of video and static imagery - from a collection of photography to short video clips 
• Collaborate with our creative and strategy teams to create and manipulate video, a plethora of photography, social copy, gifs, short clips, streaming stories, etc. 
• Thrives in a company of good people but can also clearly demonstrate an ability to get things done without direct supervision.

What you should know about VaynerMedia

Think “lab” and not “agency”. We get excited about solving business problems, not creating advertising for the sake of making advertising. Our entrepreneurship DNA runs deep. We’re willing to break rules, try new things, and test hypotheses if it means better understanding our craft. It’s fun!

Our environment (and pace) feels much more like a start-up than most agencies you might be used to. Hopefully that, and the opportunity to collaborate with the talented and enthusiastic crew, work with big brands excites you, as it does us. We can’t wait to meet you.

P.S Send us your portfolio --- always excited to see some unicorn talents :)