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 the opportunity 

Teads Australia Pty Ltd is hiring a Head of Design, APAC who is responsible for planning, designing, and developing digitally delivered multimedia content and creative solutions across the APAC region. The role combines strategic creative leadership with hands-on multimedia design expertise, actively contributing to the execution and development of attention-driven creative solutions across interactive, motion and special effects formats. This includes designing and developing Connected TV, Rich Media inRead video, display and interactive creatives, as well as exploring and implementing new creative technologies, formats and production approaches.

The role works closely with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, insights, data, and campaign management to define design objectives, develop creative concepts, produce multimedia assets, and oversee production workflows within the design team. The position also provides creative leadership and guidance to regional designers, ensuring all work meets professional communication, functional and aesthetic standards while adhering to the brand guidelines.

What will you do?

Omnichannel Campaign Strategy, Design and Delivery

• Partner with internal teams, agencies and clients to define objectives and requirements for omnichannel campaign briefs across formats including Connected TV, inRead video, display and interactive creatives.
• Develop campaign concepts and visual approaches through storyboards, layouts and prototypes, translating campaign messaging into motion, interactive and special creative formats.
• Select and recommend appropriate formats, media and creative approaches based on campaign objectives, audience insights and platform capabilities.
• Hands-on design and development of campaign assets using professional creative tools such as Adobe suite, actively contributing to execution across motion, interactive and special formats.
• Lead and actively contribute to campaign production from concept through delivery, ensuring high-quality execution, consistency and adherence to technical and brand standards.

Client Strategy and Engagement

• Contribute creative direction and campaign concepts for sales pitches, key accounts and strategic client opportunities.
• Lead creative workshops, presentations and consultations with agencies and clients across the ANZ market.
• Represent Teads Studio as a creative specialist in agency engagements, industry events and client discussions.

Creative Leadership

• Provide hands-on creative leadership and direction to APAC multimedia designers such as graphic designers and motion designers, contributing directly to complex design work while maintaining high creative standards across campaign executions.
• Act as a senior creative specialist and mentor, elevating team capability through guidance on design thinking, motion, interactive formats and emerging creative technologies.
• Support the VP of Studio, APAC in managing workflows, prioritising projects and assigning design tasks to ensure timely delivery across multiple campaigns.
• Lead and manage with motion designer(s) to develop scalable motion templates and creative frameworks, enabling advanced formats such as special effects and 3D across omnichannel campaigns, while owning end-to-end execution from concept to delivery.

Strategic Resources, Research and Product Development

• Conduct research and analyse campaign performance, market trends and platform capabilities to inform creative strategies and product development.
• Develop creative resources, playbooks, toolkits and strategic materials to support sales teams and improve studio efficiency.
• Lead and collaborate to the development of new creative formats, technologies and AI-driven solutions, exploring innovative approaches to enhance campaign performance and studio capabilities.
• Document and maintain creative resources and campaign learnings to support future projects and internal knowledge sharing.

About You

• Extensive experience (3+ years) in digital campaign design across omnichannel advertising formats including Connected TV and rich media interactive creatives.
• Advanced proficiency in professional creative and motion design software.
• Strong ability to translate campaign briefs into effective visual concepts and digital creative solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, insights, data, and campaign managment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience leading creative workshops and client discussions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring designers and guiding creative output.