Graphic Designer – 12‑month Parental Leave Cover

About the role

The Graphic Designer will join ActivateUTS’s Brand and Design team to create engaging visual assets for digital, print and physical touchpoints. This 12‑month fixed‑term position covers parental leave, working 0.8 FTE (four days a week) with possible temporary full‑time hours during peak periods.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce a wide range of materials including social media graphics, event collateral, posters, menus, signage, and internal communications while maintaining brand consistency.
• Manage projects from concept through final production, coordinate with internal stakeholders and external printers, and maintain design templates and asset libraries.
• Create motion graphics, animation and video content using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, applying digital accessibility standards.

Required profile

• 3‑4 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in‑house or agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across digital and print design.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines and communicate design rationale to stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Familiarity with project‑management tools such as Asana, Trello or Wrike.