Graphic Designer

Hamilton

The employer

Our client employer, Vertical Horizonz New Zealand, is a 100% New Zealand-owned Private Training Establishment (PTE) with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality, NZQA accredited training in various industries, including: 

·       Health and safety

·       Industrial

·       Transport

·       Rural

·       Working at heights

·       Access trades

·       And more 

We consider the company to be a New Zealand success story.  From a single trainer with a big vision in 1998, they have grown to become one of New Zealand's largest private training establishments.

 

Why join this company?

Make a Real Difference

You can make a genuine impact on people's lives by providing "Real Training that Saves Lives."

 

Strong Company Culture

They offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values work-life balance.

 

Collaborative & Innovative Team

Join a team who share ideas and who value collaboration and innovation.

 

Great Staff Benefits Package

Competitive benefits include Southern Cross Health Insurance, paid volunteer leave, and staff dividend/bonus.

 

The role 

Due to growth, our client employer is looking for a full-time Graphic Designer to help take their brand to the next level.  

In this role you would be contributing to both Marketing and Learning & Development resources and collateral, reporting directly to the Marketing Manager. 

The aim of this role is to create visually appealing and effective materials that engage and inform learners, clients and stakeholders.   

Elevating brand recognition, whilst aligning to VHNZ’s brand guidelines, will assist in organisational growth and foster meaningful engagement with the company’s stakeholders.

 

Key responsibilities  

  • You will enjoy collaborating with the Marketing Team, as you design visually appealing, consistent, and effective marketing materials including – but not limited to: 

    • Flyers / brochures

    • Posters

    • Print Ads

    • Large Scale Print Banners

    • Digital and social media assets

    • Training centre signage

    • Catalogues

    • Presentations

    • Ensure all design work is aligned with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity across all channels

  • The Learning and Design team will appreciate your assistance to design visually appealing, engaging, and accessible learning materials for both face to face and online learning, including but not limited to:

    • Training Guides

    • Trainer support materials

    • Posters

Further variety includes that you will:

  • Assist with videography and photography as required

  • Stay on trends and design best practices to bring innovative ideas to the table

  • Proactively look for opportunities to improve how the brand shows up in brand communications across all areas in the business

 

Salary package 

Salary plus additional employee benefits:

 ·       Range $60,000 - $75,000 (as per exper)

·       Paid Southern Cross membership

·       Company shares via dividend

·       Paid volunteer leave

 

The person we’re looking for 

Ideally, you will be someone willing to give most things a go.   

That said, there may be times when colleagues outside of the Marketing team ask for something that isn’t in line with the company’s brand.  So, your agility will extend to working with others to manage expectations, whilst achieving a brand consistent outcome that meets your colleagues’ needs. 

To be effective in this role, we are looking for someone who can say yes to the following: 

  • A degree or diploma in Graphic Design

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience

  • Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

  • Team player who is willing to get stuck in and help the business deliver its ambitions

  • Experience with videography, animation, 3D modelling, or photography would be a bonus

 

Apply now  

If you’re ready to embark on the next stage of your career and be part of a company that empowers individuals and strengthens their skills, then we want to hear from you. 

Click on Apply Now to send us your CV and cover letter. 

A criminal history check may form part of this employer’s pre-employment process, so we will ask you to please disclose if this check would produce adverse information.

 

Please note: 

In lieu of a formal closing date, screening and shortlisting of candidates may commence as applications are received. 

You must be currently available and legally entitled to work indefinitely in New Zealand at the time of making application for this job.