Graphic Design Manager

Short Summary

Graphic Design Manager with University of Auckland. Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $98,700 – $133,500 per annum (Band H) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity A strong brand is built through every interaction people have with it. From major campaigns to everyday…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Graphic Design Manager
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Education
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-04
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $98,700 – $133,500 per annum (Band H) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity A strong brand is built through every interaction people have with it. From major campaigns to everyday communications, visual design shapes how people recognise, understand, and connect with an organisation. We're looking for a Graphic Design Manager who can help bring the University's brand to life with clarity, consistency, and creativity. Leading our University-wide graphic design service, you'll guide a talented team delivering high-quality creative that strengthens how the University's brand is experienced across audiences, platforms, and environments. Working closely with the Brand Manager and colleagues across the University, you'll translate strategic priorities into impactful visual solutions while strengthening design quality, accessibility, and consistency. You'll build a culture of creative excellence and help elevate the University's visual presence across a diverse range of brand and marketing activities. This new role is part of a broader transformation of how we engage and connect with our audiences, amplify our stories and create connected and meaningful experiences. Find out more about our reimagining of our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $98,700 – $133,500 – Band H, per annum. We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $105,701 – $121,900, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity . For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description . He kōrero mōu | About you We're looking for proven experience leading and developing creative or graphic design teams with a strong background in managing design workflows, resources and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. We're particularly interested in people who bring: Expertise in delivering and quality-assuring high-quality print and digital design that aligns with brand standards. Experience building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and external suppliers. A track record of improving creative processes, systems and services, with a commitment to accessibility and inclusive design. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a new function, vision and culture while working within an organisation that operates at significant scale. This new function gives you access to internal expertise and resources commensurate with our scale and ambition, including media production teams, audience specialists, web and digital teams, AI and automation expertise, and dedicated Māori and Pacific specialists across brand, media, comms and engagement. Together, these teams help bring ideas to life through integrated campaigns, content and experiences. As a comprehensive university, our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. You'll have the chance to contribute across a wide range of projects and strategic priorities while continuing to grow your own career. Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant and inclusive community. From staff networks and cultural communities to social clubs, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and campus events, there are countless ways to connect, contribute and build meaningful relationships across the University. We also offer: A commitment to work/life balance with a 37.5 hour working week, flexible hours and hybrid/remote working patterns A competitive remuneration package with…

Responsibilities

• Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $98,700 – $133,500 per annum (Band H) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The…
• From major campaigns to everyday communications, visual design shapes how people recognise, understand, and connect with an organisation.
• We're looking for a Graphic Design Manager who can help bring the University's brand to life with clarity, consistency, and creativity.
• Leading our University-wide graphic design service, you'll guide a talented team delivering high-quality creative that strengthens how the University's brand is experienced across audiences, platforms, and environments.
• Working closely with the Brand Manager and colleagues across the University, you'll translate strategic priorities into impactful visual solutions while strengthening design quality, accessibility, and consistency.
• You'll build a culture of creative excellence and help elevate the University's visual presence across a diverse range of brand and marketing activities.

Requirements / Eligibility

• r expectations and what matters to you in your overall package.
• Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity .
• For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description .
• He kōrero mōu | About you We're looking for proven experience leading and developing creative or graphic design teams with a strong background in managing design workflows, resources and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• We're particularly interested in people who bring: Expertise in delivering and quality-assuring high-quality print and digital design that aligns with brand standards.

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