Job Description
Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
Job Description
Join Nine and help drive the success of iconic mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Australian Financial Review. As a Graphic Designer within our Audience Growth team, you will conceptualise and execute high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns that reach millions of Australians every month. This is a unique opportunity to blend brand stewardship with creative innovation, translating complex marketing objectives into compelling visual stories in a fast-paced, news-cycle environment.
Day to day you will:
- Conceptualise and design high-impact marketing assets for prestige brands, from initial brief to final delivery.
- Produce high-quality creative for a diverse channel mix, including digital OOH, social media, print, display banners, and EDM templates.
- Act as a brand guardian, ensuring all creative output remains consistent with guidelines while innovating for audience growth and retention.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Design Manager and internal stakeholders to translate marketing goals into engaging visual narratives.
- Design with a mobile-first mindset to ensure all digital assets are optimised for performance, accessibility, and user engagement.
- Manage technical requirements for print-ready files and digital specifications with 100% accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in an in-house studio or agency, ideally within publishing, media, or subscription-based industries.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates a high level of craft in typography, layout, and digital design.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Advanced skills in Figma to facilitate modern design and collaborative team workflows.
- A solid understanding of digital constraints, including HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.
- Proficiency in, or a strong desire to develop, After Effects skills for creating engaging motion graphics.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to juggle multiple briefs and communicate design rationale clearly under pressure.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Access to ‘Employee Exclusives’ program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
More info at Nine Careers.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We’re committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
