University of Auckland Hiring for Junior Designer Job at Auckland Full Time

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland. Campus Life operates a range of ‘wellbeing services’, such as Accommodation, Counselling and Health Services, that are aimed at removing personal barriers to academic success. It also operates ‘engagement’ services such as support for student organisations, social and sporting events, volunteering and leadership support that are aimed at helping students to maximise the non-classroom dimensions of the university experience. For more information on Campus Life services.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative Junior Designer to join Campus Life, responsible for producing print and digital design that effectively showcases the various student services and on campus offerings within Campus Life.

Campus Life’s purpose is to create a vibrant, engaging, and supportive campus experience. Its services include University Health & Counselling, Wellbeing, Early Childhood Centres, Accommodation, Summer Stays, Sport & Recreation, Goldie Estate, Events, Retail and Catering Services, Clubs, and Student Engagement.

As a Junior Designer, you will contribute to the development of a powerful and consistent profile for Campus Life, in particular student events, and University campaigns and conferences, through creative design solutions with high visual impact. The role involves listening to stakeholders and understanding their needs before making design decisions within the context of the overall University brand position. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of digital media and industry software, and a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.

The Junior Designer will have a shared responsibility for producing a variety of high-quality visual communications for Campus Life and the University; all under the guidance of the Campus Life Graphic Designers.

This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent role. The salary range for this role is $47,400 – $59,700 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum one-year professional design experience
• A visual communications or similar graphic design/publishing related course
• Experience in organising and art directing photo shoots
• Digital media skills
• Strong computer literacy and confident PC user
• Proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
• Experience in optimising images for end use
• Knowledge of web design principles
• A good understanding of pre-press processes

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 03/01/2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Suhayl Mohammed Via [email protected] for more information. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz