Graphic & Digital Designer (Web3, NFTs, and Media) / Auckland / $80k – $90k

Are you an Intermediate Graphic & Digital Designer looking for the next big challenge in the cutting-edge Web3 space?

Proven yourself in an agency environment working on creative projects and campaigns end-to-end? Have experience producing and coordinating digital and social media assets?

On behalf of our client, a creative tech company making waves in the cutting edge of web3 and NFTs, The Pond is looking for an Intermediate Graphic & Digital Designer currently punching above their weight to join a fast-growing team making their mark in the Metaverse.

This person will have experience in the graphic and digital design space, previously from an agency or progressive in-house environment, used to working in a highly dynamic and agile team, and be knee-deep in the new world of NFTs and the Metaverse. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have experience with producing and designing engaging content for multiple digital and social platforms, you’ll have a knack for working to a brand tone of voice, and know when and how to push the creative boundaries for maximum cut-through and impact with audiences.

This role is exciting as you’ll get to work closely with a talented Marketing team to scope out exciting international projects to develop engaging, eye-catching content with big budgets for a new generation of digital consumers on the cutting edge of creative technology. Scale up from the small agency budgets, be part of exciting projects, and push your creative ideas further in this company!

Ready to move on from the ordinary and work for a company that will forever change the media and tech space? Read on below and APPLY NOW!

The breakdown

We are looking for an accomplished designer with:

• Min 2+ years’ experience in an intermediate-level Graphic / Digital Design role
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Premiere Pro and Figma (highly advantageous)
• A real passion and understanding of Web3, Crypto, and NFTs

Proven results and experience in…

• Strong conceptual design thinking
• Ability to take the creative lead on new projects
• Confidence in managing your work pipeline to deliver different projects simultaneously
• Strong in branding, design systems, typography, colour palettes, imagery, etc.
• Experience across digital design – Campaign creation and ideation, EDMs, landing pages, interface design, banners, interactive PDFs, and digital assets for social.
• End-to-end ownership of taking briefs, planning and scoping deliverables with the Marketing team, ideation, concept delivery, artwork production (print & digital), and delivering said creative on time and within budget
• Development of brand consistency and working to brand guidelines
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Working well to fast and deadline-driven environments

Are you someone who is…

• Highly creative, motivated and hardworking?
• Great collaborator and an excellent communicator?
• Ambitious, with a flair to lead others?
• Proactive, smart with attention to detail
• A strong passion and interest in gaming, the Metaverse, NFTs and the web3 space.

 The reward

• $ 80,000 – $ 90,000 per annum + Kiwi Saver
• Flexible WFH policy – remote capability available
• Dog-friendly office; never have to leave your perfect pupper at home!
• Mentoring opportunities in a wickedly talented team of web3 playmakers

Mandatory requirements

• Must have a relevant tertiary design qualification

In summary

Tired of those small agency budgets and ready for a big move into a cutting-edge tech start-up? This is your opportunity for the taking!

Apply today
If this role sounds like you, apply today or e-mail nicole@thepond.co.nz with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position. Or call Nicole directly on 022 044 2042 for a confidential chat.

About The Pond
The Pond is committed to becoming New Zealand’s number one specialist recruiter in the Digital & Tech, Creative & Design, and Marketing & Sales sectors. We focus on finding the best candidates in the local and overseas market, that last the distance and help transform our clients’ businesses. Established in 2006, The Pond is driven by a dedicated team of experienced recruiters and support team who get results for clients daily. Our audited placement average is 4.6 years, so the people we place do stick.