Graphic Designer

ABOUT THIS ROLE

If you’re a stand-out graphic designer based in Sydney, looking to put your stamp on one of the most dynamic youth markets in Australia, then we’d love you to join our friendly, vibrant marketing team.

You’ll be involved in a wide variety of projects, from major events, brand identities and retail campaigns to corporate communications. Other responsibilities will include quality control of design and artwork through concept, preproduction, and production, maintaining and evolving brand guidelines, managing the design filing system and pro-actively participating in meetings

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Deliver high-quality creative solutions across a range of print and digital projects.
Manage multiple design tasks and deadlines, prioritising work in a fast-paced environment.
Interpret briefs and develop innovative, brand-aligned concepts.
Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to bring ideas to life.
Contribute to brand development and uphold consistency across all visual outputs.
Prepare artwork for both digital and print production, ensuring quality control at every stage.
Stay up to date with design trends, particularly those relevant to youth-focused audiences.
Apply feedback constructively to improve outcomes and strengthen design solutions.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Minimum of 3 years’ professional design/agency experience.
A strong portfolio showcasing creative, effective, and high-quality design work across both print and digital mediums.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to respond creatively to briefs.
Strong time management skills and experience juggling multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Great communication and interpersonal skills with a team-focused approach.
Solid understanding of branding, identity, and typography.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac.
A sound understanding of digital platforms, including social media.
Production knowledge across both online and offline outputs.
A professional, yet approachable manner.
Ability to work effectively within resource-limited settings.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Experience working on youth brands.
Demonstrated Illustration skills.
Knowledge of motion graphics (Final Cut Pro/ Premiere Pro/ After Effects).
Ability to create vector and/or photo animations.

THE PERKS

Meal card for food and beverage - $15 per day
17.5% annual leave loading
12% superannuation
A complimentary USU Rewards membership giving discounts on and off campus
Generous paid leave entitlements including 3 days of life leave and 5 extra paid days off per year
Work from home, 1 day per week
Commitment to ongoing learning & development

HOW TO APPLY

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this job.

Resume (max 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only)
Portfolio of work (PDF or website preferred)

ABOUT THE USU

The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team.

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).