Term: Permanent
Reports to: Creative Studio Lead
WHO WE ARE:
Heart Productions is a fully integrated creative live communications and experiential agency based in Kings Cross that delivers from concept creation through to project delivery for some of the world’s biggest and most exciting clients, from film premieres to global sporting events, immersive brand experiences to major PR moments. We pride ourselves on our creative ability to deliver world-class events.
THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:
This role is for a Graphic Designer to lead and spearhead work output within our in-house studio team and set the standard for all graphical elements. You will work closely with the studio team and project leads across a range of creative projects and clients, with ample opportunities to imprint your own creative vision. This position entails taking a leading role in graphic design, driving projects forward with minimal supervision, and inspiring the project team towards exceptional and timely results. You will work directly with the Exec. Creative Producer, Project Leads, and the close-knit design team, all under the management of the Creative Studio Lead, to deliver creative assets and present day-to-day project and pitch work to various stakeholders across a wide variety of projects where no two days are the same.
CREATIVE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day you'll be:
* Working closely with the ECP, Project Lead, and HoS to sell top-level conceptual ideas whilst owning projects from start to finish. Flexible and enthusiastic, you can pivot between different types of projects, creating your own unique ideas or developing the work of others.
* Developing design and creative solutions for a range of key clients, including building and developing brand guidelines/toolkits when required.
* Presenting the strategic and creative thinking behind concepts and design work to internal teams and external clients. Leading design meetings and design sections of decks for projects you are dedicated to.
* Providing input and support on front-end design and the strategic approach to projects, actively contributing to initial project phases by advising on design and strategic direction.
* Creating large-format, print-ready environmental graphic artwork. Acting as the gatekeeper for all print artwork or live shows, owning critical paths, and ensuring all print is tracked and delivered on time. Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Taking charge of all on-site installation projects, ensuring a thorough understanding of site layouts and specific parameters for each area. Coordinating with the project management team, gathering necessary site information, and conducting preliminary site visits to assess and document layouts.
* Working predominantly on experiential and live events. Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and take on challenges.
* Overseeing agency branding across all platforms, with excellent layout and typographic skills, proven print and artwork abilities, and a solid understanding of digital and social touchpoints (including social platforms and websites).
* Acting as a guardian of visual and executional standards, from PowerPoint deck templates to multi-channel visuals in Photoshop, crafting graphics in Illustrator, and demonstrating a keen eye for typography and layout.
* Leading sourcing and research for mood imagery and materials to support creative responses while producing high-quality visuals.
* Growing existing client relationships and managing communication channels when required.
* Strengthening the creative department by nurturing a creative culture with curiosity and collaboration. Supporting, mentoring, and sharing skills with team members whilst taking creative direction when needed.
* Taking ownership of file management, data storage, and archiving of all projects, supporting organisational systems.
You will be working in a fast-moving, creative environment, bringing ideas to life from visualisation to production-ready design. Working within a team that punches above its weight, we are looking for the best, those hungry to learn and push the team. This is a great opportunity for a talented designer who wants to continuously improve and set new standards. You take pride in your craft, have an eye for detail, and can understand the bigger picture when necessary.
Equally, whether you are entering the live event industry for the first time or have prior experience, you must have a strong passion for seeing events and designs come to fruition and be willing to step in to bring live events to life as required, even outside your day-to-day role.
In alignment with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, our hiring and recruitment policy ensures we attract a diverse pool of candidates and provide fair and equitable opportunities for all applicants. We are also able to make reasonable adjustments to the interview process for those who require them.