Brand & Graphic Designer (ZR_22190_JOB)

This is a remote position.

Brand & Graphic Designer

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 30-minute unpaid break | Sydney (Australian Eastern Time)

Paid hours per week: 40 hours

Core Functions

Design Complete Brand Identities (30%)

following supplied direction/inspiration (Logos, Color Palette, Font Suite + additional elements)

• Concepts align with creative brief;
• feedback is actioned with minimal rounds
• Initiative to add own creative flair where appropriate & beneficial to client result

Applying Established Client Branding to assets & materials (25%)

• within client brand guidelines
• onto social posts, signage, stationery, etc.
• Follows specifications of brief

Creating Document Designs & Templates (20%)

• Set up in Canva and/or InDesign
• in the client brand style
• Accurate execution of brand guidelines onto Branded docs delivered ready-to-use (e.g., workbooks, email signatures, proposals)
• Follows the specifications of the brief
• If template, consistent paragraph styling, etc, applied

Preparing Mockups & Presentation Materials (15%)

• Applying brand to a range of mockups & presenting in a stylish and brand-specific way
• Brand presentations/mockups delivered on schedule and client-ready
• Free from spelling errors
• Styling consistent with Barge Style for client-facing presentation

Internal Design Support (10%)

• (social posts, barge visuals, portfolio updates, internal document creation etc.)
• # of Templates or graphics created weekly/monthly
• Consistent with Barge brand style

Requirements

• Intermediate to Advanced design principles – spacing, alignment, contrast, hierarchy (no “random font in the middle of the page” moments please)
• Typesetting & typography styling
• Stationery + document design utilizing design grid layouts
• Highly capable in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign (& Photoshop - less crucial)
• Creative and confident to take initiative or provide feedback on ideas if there is an opportunity to improve something
• Great file hygiene – clear naming conventions, neatly organized folders, that kind of thing
• Strong attention to detail – can follow a clear brief /on schedule/detail perfectionist
• Familiar with Google Drive, Dropbox, Gmail, and basic project management tools
• Canva Pro fluency (bonus if they’ve worked with brand kits/templates before)
• Can follow instructions (ie, file naming, folder structure, design specifications)

Personality + Values Alignment:

• Someone who’s kind, collaborative, confident yet humble
• Curious and willing to ask questions rather than assume
• Cares about doing things properly, not just “getting them done”
• Comfortable in a casual working style—no need to wear suits and send stiff emails
• Loves improving systems or creating helpful checklists

BONUS/NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in creative agencies or for small business owners
• Comfortable formatting and tidying Google Docs/Slides
• Photoshop ability
• Animation skills
• Past experience supporting branding or design-led businesses

Benefits

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring
• Steady freelance job

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