Graphic Designer - Brand Marketing

ABOUT NOVA:

NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.

NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia’s feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio.

Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a talented and motivated mid-weight designer for a full-time position within the Brand Marketing team, based in Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll be working for one of Australia’s largest media companies to help shape the artistic direction of some of the nation's most loved brands.

What you will be doing and what skills you may have:

This role requires a strong design generalist across digital and traditional media who is willing to be hands-on throughout all stages of the creative and production process.
This role will be expected to maintain a high level of output at short notice whilst switching between a variety of mediums and design practices. Our team is currently comprised of talented & creative designers and marketers, and as the newest member of the design team you will be required to work with various internal stakeholders to deliver high quality artwork seen by our audience.
You will have a strong creative and artistic eye for design, a passion for music, media, social networking and original concepts.
You must have in-house brand design experience, with the ability to brainstorm concepts right through to production. The expectation is to constantly deliver the highest standard of work and approach each project with passion and zest; the only limits are your imagination.

In summary:

Designing a wide variety of digital and print content including online landing pages, social posts, marketing campaigns, print ads, video openers, talent retouching, PowerPoint templates, online banners and internal communications… (just to name a few!)
Owning all parts of the design process
Demonstrating core design skills
Problem solving and creative ideation
Collaborating with stakeholders whilst providing clear and professional communication

To be successful in this role you will have:

Minimum of three years’ experience as an in-house brand or graphic designer
Highly skilled with the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects as well as a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Completed Design Tertiary qualifications (University, TAFE, diploma and/or certificate) combined with 3 years industry experience.
An understanding of web usability and functionality and best digital graphic design practice
A willingness to keep up to date with social media guidelines and best practice
Has finished art skills and knowledge of design trends
A strong & varied online design portfolio showcasing a variety of design practices and mediums
High level of verbal and written communication skills
Excellent online and print design skills
Experience creating video assets using Adobe After Effects
Ability to manage their own workload to deliver projects on time and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines
The ability to function both as a member of a team and autonomously
A pro-active and ‘can-do’ attitude
Strong attention to detail
Understands new design trends and displays knowledge/skills in emerging technologies
The ability to work efficiently with other team members
Works well under pressure of tight deadlines and across multiple projects

To support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate:

A high-performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before it
Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia
Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days
Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities
Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)
Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t want to boast, but it is a lot)
Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)

This is a full-time, on-site position located in either our Sydney studios or Melbourne. Our teams are dynamic, engaged and highly collaborative and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional career development. Depending on the needs of the business we welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate.

Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

The Aim:

Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.

How we do it:

Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award-Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.
Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.
By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative
Best utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia

@welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow #ACONWelcomeHere

What’s next?

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER STATING WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY
In order to be a considered, please either provide a link to an online portfolio or a PDF file (no larger than 10MB).
Even if you don’t meet all the criteria above, we’d still love to hear from you!
Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days.
Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentation
Police Checks may be required.
Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.

Respectfully, No Agencies