Christchurch City Council
Senior Digital & Graphic Designer
Christchurch City Council, Central City, Kentucky, United States, 42330
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality design and creative services that support Council’s marketing, communication, and engagement initiatives across digital and traditional channels.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei Reporting to the Team Leader Design, this is an exciting and rewarding role. You'll share responsibility for providing creative direction and guidance and will oversee our talented team of graphic designers in bringing our marketing, communications and engagement material to life.
As part of the wider Communications and Engagement Unit you will be a key member of the team, working on design projects for a wide range of Council services and activities across our digital and print channels.
Key responsibilities include:
Design and produce digital and print collateral in line with Council brand standards.
Assist with job allocation, workflow tracking, and capacity management.
Provide creative direction and guidance to team members and colleagues on digital and print design projects.
Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Council’s brand and design systems.
Develop creative concepts, prototypes, and interaction designs for digital projects.
Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and software.
You’ll bring:
A relevant qualification (minimum Level 6 Bachelor of Fine Arts or Graphic Design Diploma).
At least 7 years’ experience in digital and graphic design for both print and digital channels.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma) and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of UX design, accessibility standards, and web technologies.
Excellent typography, layout, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Leadership capability to guide and mentor team members.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe? Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at atjobs@ccc.govt.nz
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 to $107,183 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date - 23/01/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Central City
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Post date: 19 Jan 2026
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Close date: 23 Jan 2026 23:55
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Expertise: Marketing & Communications
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Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Central City
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Post date: 19 Jan 2026
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Close date: 23 Jan 2026 23:55
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Expertise: Libraries
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Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Where it's possible to love what you do.
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About the role | Ko te mahi nei Reporting to the Team Leader Design, this is an exciting and rewarding role. You'll share responsibility for providing creative direction and guidance and will oversee our talented team of graphic designers in bringing our marketing, communications and engagement material to life.
As part of the wider Communications and Engagement Unit you will be a key member of the team, working on design projects for a wide range of Council services and activities across our digital and print channels.
Key responsibilities include:
Design and produce digital and print collateral in line with Council brand standards.
Assist with job allocation, workflow tracking, and capacity management.
Provide creative direction and guidance to team members and colleagues on digital and print design projects.
Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Council’s brand and design systems.
Develop creative concepts, prototypes, and interaction designs for digital projects.
Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and software.
You’ll bring:
A relevant qualification (minimum Level 6 Bachelor of Fine Arts or Graphic Design Diploma).
At least 7 years’ experience in digital and graphic design for both print and digital channels.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma) and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of UX design, accessibility standards, and web technologies.
Excellent typography, layout, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Leadership capability to guide and mentor team members.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe? Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at atjobs@ccc.govt.nz
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 to $107,183 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date - 23/01/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Central City
|
Post date: 19 Jan 2026
|
Close date: 23 Jan 2026 23:55
|
Expertise: Marketing & Communications
|
Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Central City
|
Post date: 19 Jan 2026
|
Close date: 23 Jan 2026 23:55
|
Expertise: Libraries
|
Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Where it's possible to love what you do.
#J-18808-Ljbffr