Lead Graphic Designer
Foundr Magazine, Australia
Job Description
Ready to lead the visual frontier for a globally renowned brand? If you have a passion for contemporary designs, a meticulous eye for detail, and can effortlessly weave brand narratives into visuals, then you're the Lead Graphic Designer we've been searching for!
As our Lead Graphic Designer, you will navigate the dynamic realms of digital design, steering the brand's aesthetic trajectory, and leading a passionate team to consistently deliver visually arresting content.
Passionate about entrepreneurship? Eager to craft designs that inspire the next-gen founders? Let's build unforgettable visual stories together.
About Us
Foundr sparks the entrepreneurial spirit, empowering tomorrow's self-made success stories. Independent, authentic, and impactful, we're a digital nexus offering magazines, podcasts, blogs, and courses, with wisdom from stalwarts like Richard Branson and Arianna Huffington. We're the torchbearers for millions globally, lighting up entrepreneurial dreams with knowledge and inspiration.
Our Core Values
- CURIOUS: We seek to understand.
- UNITED: We regularly stay connected amp; build meaningful relationships.
- TRANSFORMATIONAL: We consistently create amp; deliver cool transformational stuff that we are proud of.
About You
A fusion of creativity and strategy, you understand the power of design in storytelling. You effortlessly navigate the balance between analytical prowess and innovative design sensibilities. Adaptable, dedicated, and collaborative, you shine in team dynamics, lead with confidence, and are always up for learning.
About the Role
Reporting directly to our Brand and Content Manager, you'll steer our brand's visual voice, ensuring alignment with our core values. You'll be entrusted with moulding the creative direction, overseeing design activities, and leading both junior and senior graphic designers in manifesting our brand essence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting and evolving the creative direction for the brand.
- Collaborating with internal teams and third-party providers to develop high-quality collateral.
- Accurately translating brand essence in all design elements.
- Overseeing photo shoots and other design-centric activities.
- Leading and managing both junior and senior graphic designers.
- Designing compelling advertising campaign collaterals, sometimes in collaboration with third-party entities.
Requirements
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of design experience, ideally in a high-paced startup or agency.
- Proven expertise in leading design teams.
- Demonstrated skill in crafting designs for large social media followings.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
- Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design or related field.
- Strong ability to set priorities, plan, and manage time.
- Stellar written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with tools like Asana, Slack, and After Effects.
- Skills in motion graphics.
Benefits
Extensive training and full support
At our core, we value curiosity, and that's why we take training so seriously. You'll gain access to cutting-edge training resources backed by a generous budget, receive support from peers who are constantly levelling up and be surrounded by highly successful entrepreneurs, including those we interview or have as Foundr instructors. We provide the environment and knowledge you need to perform at your highest level.
Incredible growth opportunities
At Foundr, there's no limit to where you can go, what you can do, and what you can earn. As we grow, so do your opportunities.
Dynamic, driven team
Join a team of highly motivated, talented individuals who are as passionate about growth as you are. Our rapid expansion as an online media company is a testament to our team's dedication and expertise.
Make a global impact
Our content reaches millions of founders every week. Your work will shape future generations of entrepreneurs, potentially inspiring the next Elon Musk to drive humanity forward.
Balanced work-life culture
We believe in rewarding hard work with memorable experiences. Enjoy annual off-site retreats in exotic locations, sponsored lunches and drinks on Fridays, and monthly team outings to celebrate our wins together.
No red tape or corporate BS
We remain a founder-led company, we are anti-corporate politics, bureaucracy, and egos. We believe the best idea always wins a