Digital Graphic Designer

About The Company
Foundr is the go-to digital resource for the growing ranks of craft, self-made entrepreneurs – at every level of experience. We’re a multifaceted digital business, independently published, with the muscle of a traditional media company, minus the corporate BS. We share learnings from start-up visionaries through our magazine, podcast, blog, and online courses.

About The Role
We need you, an epic Digital Graphic Designer, to join us in our mission to build a household-name entrepreneurial brand impacting 10’s of millions of founders on a weekly basis with our content. HQ’ed in Melbourne, we now operate a truly global business. In order to deliver a product that’s used by millions of people across the globe, we’re building a team that represents this user base. That’s where you come in!

As part of the graphic design team, you will report to our lead graphic designer and have the opportunity to showcase your broad set of design skills to a massive audience!

You will have solid experience creating graphics and collateral for social media and marketing campaigns.

Do you tick these boxes?
You are creative, passionate, and curious.
You must be passionate about social media, editorial design, layouts, and design trends, as we have millions of followers on our social media channels where your work will be seen.
A strong understanding of modern design principles and a real passion for doing your best work.
An eye for typography and taking pride in the small details.
You have at least 4 years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup or agency-based role.
Proven history of reliability, discipline, and accountability to the rest of your team.
You can take direction well and manage multiple projects at any given time.
This position covers areas mostly related to social media design (Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook), marketing collaterals, and editorial design (ebooks and online magazines). However, to make your work more diversified and allow you to grow, please be prepared for some challenges and try new things from time to time.

Key Skills and Qualifications
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
Proven ability to work independently to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
At least three years of experience in a similar role (with a strong focus on social media)
A strong understanding of achieving clean, modern, and contemporary design through effective use of typography, sizing, and margins.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Warmly Welcome:
Experience with working in software like Asana and Slack.
Skilled in After Effects and motion graphics.

Benefits
Extensive training and full support – One of our key values is to learn & be curious; we take training very seriously, and you will get the knowledge needed to perform at your highest level. Our goal is for you to do your best work at foundr of your career.

Passionate, driven All-Star Team – Daily, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most “switched-on” people you’ve ever met. There’s a reason we’re one of the fastest-growing online media companies, and that’s because our team is full of serious weapons.

Get your work seen by millions – Our content is consumed by millions of founders every single week. The projects and things you work on will directly contribute to shaping the future generation of entrepreneurs – Maybe even the next Elon Musk that will drive humanity forward.

Amazing growth prospects and opportunities – At Foundr, there’s no real ceiling to where you can go, what you can do, and what you can earn. As we grow, so too do the opportunities.

Ready to apply?
We’re taking applications right now. To apply, you’ll need to submit your portfolio and CV to us, along with a cover letter explaining why you’re a shoo-in for this role.