Overview
Senior Designer Jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at Activation Union
Title: Senior Designer
Reporting To: Design Director
Location: Surry Hills, Sydney
Start Date: TBD
Clients: FMCG, Liquor, Retail, Tech
ABOUT ACTIVATION UNION
Activation Union is an independent creative agency specialising in retail, shopper and experiential marketing. We create impactful brand experiences that connect with consumers in the moments that matter most. We work across global and premium brands including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Bundaberg Rum, Croser, Grant Burge, Colgate, Miele and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
We are looking for a Senior Designer who combines exceptional design craft with strong creative thinking, ownership and leadership.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Designer is responsible for delivering high-quality creative work across retail, experiential, BTL and digital projects.
This role is hands-on and suited to someone who can confidently take projects from concept through to final delivery while helping elevate the wider design team through mentorship and collaboration. You will work closely with the Design Director, account service team and creative team to deliver strategically strong, visually compelling work that is on-brand, on-brief and production-ready.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative & Design
· Lead design development from concept through to final execution.
· Deliver high-quality creative across retail, experiential, BTL and digital outputs.
· Ensure all work is on-brand, strategically aligned and executed to a high standard.
· Maintain strong attention to detail across layout, typography and artwork.
Concepting & Problem Solving
· Contribute to concept ideation and creative development.
· Translate briefs into clear, compelling design solutions.
· Bring fresh thinking and creative problem-solving to projects.
Leadership & Collaboration
· Mentor and support junior and midweight designers.
· Collaborate closely with account management and creative teams.
· Present work internally and contribute to client-facing discussions where required.
Ownership & Process
· Take ownership of allocated projects, timelines and deliverables.
· Ensure files and artwork are organised, accurate and production-ready.
· Help improve workflows, processes and creative standards across the team.
ABOUT YOU
· 5+ years’ experience in a design role, ideally within an agency environment.
· Strong portfolio across retail, experiential, campaign and digital design.
· Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills across Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
· Excellent typography, layout and visual communication skills.
· Experience with motion, AI tools or 3D workflows is advantageous but not essential.
· Strong attention to detail and understanding of print production.
· Confident communicator with strong presentation and collaboration skills.
· Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience mentoring junior designers is highly regarded.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
· Creative work consistently meets a high standard.
· Projects are delivered smoothly with strong ownership and minimal oversight.
· The wider design team benefits from your leadership and mentorship.
· Creative quality and consistency across projects continue to improve.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
· Work on globally recognised brands and exciting campaigns.
· Join a fast-growing independent agency with a strong culture.
· State-of-the-art office in Surry Hills.
· Career development and growth opportunities.
· Birthday day off.
· Supportive, collaborative team environment.
APPLY NOW
At Activation Union, we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or disability status.If you need assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting the job title.
We are looking to hire quickly, so if this sounds like the perfect role for you, send your CV & a cover letter to [email protected] today!
We’re looking to hire quickly, so early applications are encouraged.
Title: Senior Designer
Company: Activation Union
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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