Senior Graphic Designer

at  Eightcap Pty Ltd

Senior Graphic Designer
Position title: Senior Graphic Designer
Department: Marketing
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Reports to: Global Creative Director
Company Overview
Eightcap is a dynamic online trading provider focused on delivering great trading tools and pro trading insight to enable smarter trading. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering trading technology direct to clients and via our network of strategic partners, we are looking for an experienced Copywriter to join our team to create and manage a high performing copywriting function that services all our internal stakeholders and regional marketing teams.
The Company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and has support offices in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Guatemala, and Bahamas.
The Marketing/Design team is responsible for growing brand awareness, running effective performance marketing activity, and delivering automated CRM programmes to improve client retention. The team also works collaboratively with the Sales, Partners and IT teams to continually deliver improvements in client and partner experience and to also provide team members with a great knowledge base of the company and the broader financial services industry.
Purpose of the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualising and creating visually appealing designs across various mediums. From digital assets to print materials, you will play a key role in bringing our brand and projects to life.
Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and create visually stunning designs for digital and print media, including but not limited to advertisements, website graphics, social media content, packaging, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop design concepts that effectively communicate our brand message and resonate with our target audience.
• Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, ensuring that all design deliverables are of the highest quality and delivered on time.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design, and incorporate innovative design techniques to elevate our brand identity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a graphic designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a must.
• Familiarity with Figma and Wordpress is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for creativity and a strong desire to push the boundaries of design excellence.

Company Values
Curious - At Eightcap, we are inquisitive, and through perseverance and learning, we uncover new possibilities for innovation, discovery and delivery beyond expectations.
Diverse - At Eightcap, we celebrate our different perspectives, our varied thoughts and creative talents, which enables us to
develop and expand our reach to corner the market.
Accountable - At Eightcap, at our core, we are answerable to our customers and to each other, and we continually pursue credibility and integrity in everything we do.
Addaptable - At Eightcap, we easily pivot to accomplish expanded priorities through our agile way of working and provide
efficiencies that are centred on customer needs.
Respectful - At Eightcap, we are polite in our interactions, we listen to each other and share insights in ways that are thoughtful and empathetic, whilst appreciating differences in perspectives and opinions.
Selection criteria

Essential:

• Minimum of 6 years experience in a design based role.
• Accomplished design/creative skills across various platforms and mediums
• The ability to visualise and organise impactful creative campaigns
• Well-developed communication skills are essential in our business

Desired:

• Figma, WordPress
• An interest in trading, FX or general finance.

Employee Benefits:

• Ongoing investment in your career development
• Wellness and lifestyle perks like monthly corporate massages
• Parental leave
• Hybrid working
• Staff referral bonus program
• Employee-purchased leave
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Multicultural environment
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture
• Great CBD location with easy access to public transport
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Regular social activities

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• Conceptualise and create visually stunning designs for digital and print media, including but not limited to advertisements, website graphics, social media content, packaging, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop design concepts that effectively communicate our brand message and resonate with our target audience.
• Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, ensuring that all design deliverables are of the highest quality and delivered on time.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design, and incorporate innovative design techniques to elevate our brand identity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a graphic designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a must.
• Familiarity with Figma and Wordpress is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for creativity and a strong desire to push the boundaries of design excellence