Graphic Designer (Specialising in Large Format Design)

About Us:
Displays 2 Go is an innovative display and exhibition manufacturer that empowers businesses to showcase their brands with impact across Australia. From dynamic retail displays to engaging trade show exhibits, Displays 2 Go is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re dedicated to helping our clients make a lasting impression. We excel in design, creating custom solutions, exhibitions, and retail work, so we are always working on something fun and interesting!

Role Overview:
Displays 2 Go is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer with a strong background in handling large print files to join our dynamic team in Sydney, Australia. As a Graphic Designer specialising in large print design, you will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality visual materials that meet our clients’ diverse needs. Your expertise in managing and optimising large-scale projects will be essential to ensuring exceptional design outcomes and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
You will have a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics to create visually appealing designs that captivate audiences. A high level of expertise in graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator in particular) and a deep understanding of typography, colour theory, and composition, is essential to ensure that designs are both attractive and effective in conveying the intended message. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are important for handling the dynamic and fast-paced nature of large format design work.

• Creative Talent: Bring a strong creative vision and the ability to think outside the box, consistently producing innovative and visually compelling designs that captivate and engage audiences, including a wide range of large print materials such as banners, posters, billboards, trade show displays, retail displays, and more.

• Finished Art: Efficiently manage and manipulate large print files while ensuring optimal resolution, colour accuracy, and quality. Prepare files for various print methods, including digital and offset printing (this is what we refer to as pre-press).

• Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends, new printing technologies, and design techniques to bring innovative ideas to the team and enhance the quality of large print designs.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, clients to understand project requirements and provide design solutions that align with client expectations.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are effectively managed.

• Client Communication: Dealing directly with clients to create designs.

• File Prep: Adapt existing designs to different sizes and formats, maintaining design integrity and readability across various dimensions. Ensure consistent colour accuracy across different mediums and substrates, taking into consideration printing processes and colour profiles.

Requirements:
• Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.

• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.

• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of large print projects that demonstrate design skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of large format design principles.

• In-depth knowledge of print production processes, colour management, and file preparation for large print formats.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working closely with clients, team members to achieve the best possible outcomes. As you will be dealing directly with clients in Australia, a high level of language and communication skills (both written and verbal) is essential.

• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet tight deadlines.

• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot design and technical issues related to large files.

Additional Information:

• 25 hours per week on average, with the possibility of increasing to full-time.

• A fast-paced and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and skills.

Why Join Us:
At Displays 2 Go, we offer more than just a job – we offer a rewarding career opportunity where your contributions are valued, recognised, and celebrated. You’ll have the chance to work with a passionate and talented team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a passion for producing stunning visual materials on a large scale, we invite you to apply.
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Please review the job responsibilities and requirements attentively before submitting your application. Ensure that you include your CV, portfolio, and a one-minute video introduction. Applications that fail to comply with this requirement will not be considered.
If you do not possess these skills, please refrain from applying, as we will only consider applicants who meet these specific requirements.