$70K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuationFull-time (1.0 FTE), 14-month fixed term (parental leave cover)Join a growing collaborative, inclusive and diverse workplaceA highly impactful and creative role, designing for social changeThe Visual Designer is a key creative role that combines outstanding graphic design, visual and multimedia design skills, with a strong understanding of storytelling and keen interest in driving positive social change and advancing gender equality.This purpose of this role is to quickly and effectively conceptualise, design and layout beautiful, engaging and accessible communications products – from reports and research papers, to infographics and data visualisation, to eDMs and marketing assets, and so much more – for a range of diverse audiences and needs.This role requires an innovative, creative individual who is passionate about design and loves to determine the best ways to visually translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging communications products, always applying an intersectional feminist lens to everything they do. This role reports to the Creative Services Manager and works closely and collaboratively with the Communications Team, to ensure all communications and brand outputs, are engaging, evidence-based, accessible, inclusive and impactful.  This position is a 14-month fixed term contract, parental leave cover position, with the potential to extend.Who you are (essential):You are someone who gained a tertiary degree in graphic design, multimedia design, UX design, communications or equivalent field.You have at least three years’ demonstrated experience in visual design across a diverse range of mediums, with demonstrated skills in graphic design and digital designYou have demonstrated experience in digital and print layouts for reports and documents, including the design of data visualisation and infographics, and print preparation techniquesYou love designing for a range of different channels and audiences, and have demonstrated experience working with a variety of digital marketing channels including email marketing platforms, content management systems (websites, etc) and social media platformsYou love being involved in the strategic planning phase, to understand the ‘why’ behind the work and use your creative problem-solving skills to understand how best to transform concepts into design and content that will reach the target audience and achieve its objectivesYou’re a creative and innovative person who loves staying up to date with the latest design, communications and social change trends, and you bring this passion and creativity to your workYou are aligned and committed to the principles of intersectional feminism and have a passion for advancing gender equality - just like us! You have a keen interest in gender and gender-based violence prevention, women’s rights and empowerment, and/or feminist advocacy.You pride yourself on your excellent time management and organisation skills, with your ability to manage multiple projects at one time.You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to report effectively on work and any anticipated deviations from planned timings or costs.You are flexible in nature and quick to adapt to the demands of evolving projects.You’re confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and are always looking for an opportunity to improve processes, systems and cross-team collaboration Who you might be (desirable but not essential):You have demonstrated experience in UX design, in particular, as it relates to online education, and are excited by the potential of interactive design and the user and brand experienceYou have experience creating simple motion graphics, gifs, and/or interactive digital designYou have previous experience in, or knowledge of, gender studies, international development, behaviour change and social norms change frameworks, and how these relate to communications. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job ad, that’s okay, we would still love to review your application! Who we are:The Equality Institute is a global feminist agency working to advance gender equality and end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Our vision is a world in which diversity is celebrated, all people are respected, and power and resources are shared equally. We are values-driven and underpinned by feminist principles in the ways we work and how we conduct ourselves. We believe that how we work matters as much as what we do.We are a small team of passionate and dedicated people that work fully remote or a hybrid ‘remote, but in-office sometimes’ model. We currently have team members in Naarm (Melbourne), Mparntwe (Alice Springs), and Timor-Leste.Please refer to our Employee Value Proposition to find out more about EQI and what we offer to our employees.How to apply:Follow the link https://web.martianlogic.com/link/SDuVALBqHTYzwgEo to apply or head to the ‘Contact > Careers’ section of our website. We ask that you include a resume (no longer than two pages), as well as a short folio of your design work featuring the work you’re most proud of, and brief responses to the application questions.If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, then please contact us via email hr@equalityinstitute.org or phone 0433991367. Applications for this role will close on 3rd April 11:59pm AEST. The Equality Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex. The Equality Institute is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. We will work to promote child-safe environments to ensure that all children associated with the activities of the organisation are protected. Employee Value PropositionJob Description

Visual Designer

  • $70K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation
  • Full-time (1.0 FTE), 14-month fixed term (parental leave cover)
  • Join a growing collaborative, inclusive and diverse workplace
  • A highly impactful and creative role, designing for social change

The Visual Designer is a key creative role that combines outstanding graphic design, visual and multimedia design skills, with a strong understanding of storytelling and keen interest in driving positive social change and advancing gender equality.

This purpose of this role is to quickly and effectively conceptualise, design and layout beautiful, engaging and accessible communications products – from reports and research papers, to infographics and data visualisation, to eDMs and marketing assets, and so much more – for a range of diverse audiences and needs.

This role requires an innovative, creative individual who is passionate about design and loves to determine the best ways to visually translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging communications products, always applying an intersectional feminist lens to everything they do.

This role reports to the Creative Services Manager and works closely and collaboratively with the Communications Team, to ensure all communications and brand outputs, are engaging, evidence-based, accessible, inclusive and impactful.  

This position is a 14-month fixed term contract, parental leave cover position, with the potential to extend.

Who you are (essential):

  • You are someone who gained a tertiary degree in graphic design, multimedia design, UX design, communications or equivalent field.
  • You have at least three years’ demonstrated experience in visual design across a diverse range of mediums, with demonstrated skills in graphic design and digital design
  • You have demonstrated experience in digital and print layouts for reports and documents, including the design of data visualisation and infographics, and print preparation techniques
  • You love designing for a range of different channels and audiences, and have demonstrated experience working with a variety of digital marketing channels including email marketing platforms, content management systems (websites, etc) and social media platforms
  • You love being involved in the strategic planning phase, to understand the ‘why’ behind the work and use your creative problem-solving skills to understand how best to transform concepts into design and content that will reach the target audience and achieve its objectives
  • You’re a creative and innovative person who loves staying up to date with the latest design, communications and social change trends, and you bring this passion and creativity to your work
  • You are aligned and committed to the principles of intersectional feminism and have a passion for advancing gender equality - just like us! You have a keen interest in gender and gender-based violence prevention, women’s rights and empowerment, and/or feminist advocacy.
  • You pride yourself on your excellent time management and organisation skills, with your ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
  • You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to report effectively on work and any anticipated deviations from planned timings or costs.
  • You are flexible in nature and quick to adapt to the demands of evolving projects.
  • You’re confident using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and are always looking for an opportunity to improve processes, systems and cross-team collaboration

 

Who you might be (desirable but not essential):

  • You have demonstrated experience in UX design, in particular, as it relates to online education, and are excited by the potential of interactive design and the user and brand experience
  • You have experience creating simple motion graphics, gifs, and/or interactive digital design
  • You have previous experience in, or knowledge of, gender studies, international development, behaviour change and social norms change frameworks, and how these relate to communications.

 

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job ad, that’s okay, we would still love to review your application!

 

Who we are:

The Equality Institute is a global feminist agency working to advance gender equality and end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Our vision is a world in which diversity is celebrated, all people are respected, and power and resources are shared equally. We are values-driven and underpinned by feminist principles in the ways we work and how we conduct ourselves. We believe that how we work matters as much as what we do.

We are a small team of passionate and dedicated people that work fully remote or a hybrid ‘remote, but in-office sometimes’ model. We currently have team members in Naarm (Melbourne), Mparntwe (Alice Springs), and Timor-Leste.

Please refer to our Employee Value Proposition to find out more about EQI and what we offer to our employees.

How to apply:

Follow the link https://web.martianlogic.com/link/SDuVALBqHTYzwgEo to apply or head to the ‘Contact > Careers’ section of our website. We ask that you include a resume (no longer than two pages), as well as a short folio of your design work featuring the work you’re most proud of, and brief responses to the application questions.

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, then please contact us via email hr@equalityinstitute.org or phone 0433991367.

 

Applications for this role will close on 3rd April 11:59pm AEST.

 

The Equality Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

 

The Equality Institute is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. We will work to promote child-safe environments to ensure that all children associated with the activities of the organisation are protected.