Senior Graphic Designer

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The Senior Graphic Designer is a full-time permanent position that plays a pivotal role in leading the conceptualisation, development, and execution of visual communications across print, digital, video, and environmental formats. This position ensures that all creative outputs align with EIT brand strategy and contribute to meaningful engagement with our audiences. Working within the Marketing and Communications team, the role partners with internal stakeholders to deliver compelling, high‑quality design solutions that elevate EIT’s profile and support organisational priorities.

The appointing salary for this role will be dependent on skills and experience.

The Senior Graphic Designer is based in our Marketing and Communications division and reports to the Director, Marketing and Communications. The role will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of visual communication across multiple media formats
• Maintaining and evolving the brand style guide and visual identity system
• Designing and producing creative outputs including print, signage, digital advertising, web assets, infographics, and motion graphics
• Providing creative leadership, mentoring, and contributing to design innovation within the team
• Managing design workflows, supplier engagement, and end‑to‑end production processes

He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in graphic design or a related discipline
• 5–10 years of professional experience, with at least five years in a senior design role
• Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro
• Demonstrated experience delivering creative projects independently from brief to completion
• Strong understanding of brand systems, typography, composition, colour theory, and integrated marketing

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a police vetting process as this role is classified as a core children’s worker under the Children’s Act 2014.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.

Applications close on 4 March 2026, but will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.