At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning visuals for reports, social media, and events while managing multiple projects.
- Company: Join the IPA, a leading public policy organisation shaping Australia's future.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, creative environment, and opportunities to build your portfolio.
- Other info: Work in brand-new Melbourne CBD offices with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact through design in a collaborative team focused on meaningful discussions.
- Qualifications: Graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) is one of Australia's leading public policy organisations. Through its research, publications, events and public commentary, the IPA contributes to policy discussions and public debate across Australia.
We are seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to support the production of high-quality visual communications across print and digital channels.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Engagement, the Visual Communications Coordinator will work across a diverse range of projects, helping communicate the IPA's research, ideas, events and member activities through engaging and professional design. Working within established brand guidelines, you will produce reports, research publications, presentations, social media graphics, event collateral, EDMs, website assets and other communications materials. Experience or interest in the challenges and opportunities of the visual display of quantitative and technical information will be highly regarded. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone with 1-2 years experience and enjoys turning complex information into clear visual communications while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Design and produce reports, research publications, policy papers and briefing documents
- Create presentations, brochures, invitations, advertisements and event materials
- Develop graphics and visual content for social media, websites and email communications
- Adapt and repurpose content across print and digital channels
- Maintain consistency across all visual communications and brand assets
- Support the production of member communications and engagement materials
- Work closely with communications, research, membership and events teams
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy
About you
- Qualifications in graphic design, visual communication or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar design tools
- Strong typography, layout and visual communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly in document production and formatting
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to work effectively within established templates and brand guidelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work across a variety of projects
- Some experience producing professional communications materials will be highly regarded
- Experience designing reports, publications, presentations, stakeholder communications or other content-rich materials will be viewed favourably
What's on Offer?
- A varied design role spanning print, digital, events and publications
- The opportunity to build a broad portfolio of professional work
- Exposure to communications, media, membership and public affairs activities
- A collaborative, supportive and low-ego team culture
- Brand-new Melbourne CBD offices
- Hybrid working arrangements, with Tuesdays worked from home
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your design career while contributing to an organisation focused on research, ideas and public debate, we encourage you to apply.
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