Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually
Experience Level: 1-2 years' experience as a graphic designer in a commercial environment.
About Swazi New Zealand: SWAZI is among New Zealand's original agricultural, hunting and outdoor leisure clothing brands. We've been proud to call Levin our home since 1994. Today our Manawatu base is home to our global head office team, and we even still have a small factory onsite.
When you join Swazi, you become part of the family. We're a fun and passionate bunch of people who value our Clan and community, and we take pride in producing some of the world's most durable outdoor gear from our Levin base.
The Role: As a Junior Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant, you will work closely with our Brand and Creative Manager to create high-quality visual content that reflects Swazi's rugged, unique, and adventurous brand identity. You will assist in designing materials for both print and digital platforms, support marketing campaigns, and contribute to the overall success of the marketing department. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn on the job and have the opportunity to grow your design skills within a fast-paced, creative-led environment.
Key Responsibilities: Assist in creating and designing marketing materials, including social media content, EDMs, brochures, banners, and advertisements. Support the team by producing high-quality imagery for social media platforms, ensuring content is aligned with Swazi's brand identity. Help coordinate product samples and collaborate on photoshoots. Assist in editing and retouching images for product and campaign needs. Ensure brand consistency across all marketing and visual outputs. Assist in managing the Swazi social media calendar, posting engaging content, and tracking performance. Help maintain and update website content, ensuring an optimal user experience. General design and marketing support as needed. Skills and Experience Required: Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Strong understanding of design principles and brand consistency. Experience with social media content creation (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and basic photography skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to take initiative. A love for the outdoors, hunting, and the Swazi Brand. How to Apply: If you are passionate about design and ready to bring your creativity to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, and a cover letter detailing your experience. Include a link to your online portfolio or a way for us to download your portfolio in your application.
Resumes will be reviewed as received, and we may contact you to discuss your application and experience prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, if you don't hear back within two weeks of application closure, consider your application unsuccessful this time around. Thank you for applying regardless.
Please note: Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required, and preference will be given to candidates in situ in the Wellington, Horowhenua and Manawatu regions in the first instance.
Join us at SWAZI and be a part of a team dedicated to crafting top-notch gear and making a positive impact on the great outdoors.
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