Senior Designer - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

As one of the biggest brands in Australia, we connect with millions of Australians  each week. Whether it’s connecting our customers with relevant content through digital innovation, omni-channel storytelling or impactful advertising that reaches 98% of Australians, our Marketing team play an important role in driving our brand forward, helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a conceptually led Senior Designer to join our high-energy Creative Services team in a permanent capacity. This is a hands-on, strategic design role where you’ll bring ideas to life across a broad range of creative executions – from print and POS, to catalogues, website, social, EDM, video and outdoor. We’re looking for a folio that shows big thinking and sharp design craft.

Applications close Tuesday 8th July. 

What you’ll do

You’ll be a key creative driver in the team – interpreting briefs, mentoring junior creatives, and producing standout omnichannel design work that aligns with brand and campaign strategy. Working closely with content, digital and marketing teams, you’ll help bring to life engaging and consistent brand storytelling across every touchpoint.

You’ll also:

•    Work conceptually to develop fresh, impactful design ideas
•    Execute creative across print and digital (catalogues, POS, web, EDM, social, video, OOH)
•    Collaborate closely with production managers and traffic/studio leads to deliver on-time
•    Guide and mentor junior designers and artists to raise the bar
•    Maintain strong brand guardianship and creative consistency
•    Stay across creative trends and inspire a culture of innovation in the team.

About you and your skills

You’re a confident senior designer with at least 4 years’ experience in an agency or fast-paced studio environment. You’re as comfortable working autonomously as you are collaborating cross-functionally. You’ve got a sharp eye for design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to flex between concepting and hands-on execution.

You’ll also have:

•    A folio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and polished craft
•    Proficiency in the full Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
•    Experience with Figma and Adobe AEM, animation and motion graphics 
•    Strength across both digital and print outputs
•    A calm, can-do attitude and ability to juggle multiple projects with shifting priorities
•    A passion for mentoring and helping others grow.

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 159689

Employment Type: Full time