Apply now Job no: 505248Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: VariousCategories: Journalism/Content Making
* Sydney or Melbourne location, (Hybrid role)
* Ongoing, full-time role
* Salary $101k - $123k plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
At ABC News, you'll create visually engaging and memorable digital experiences that turn data journalism and interactive storytelling into compelling news moments for millions of Australians.
The Job
* Design mobile‐first visual journalism, including infographics, motion graphics, and interactive data visualisations.
* Create accurate, engaging visuals and animations that make complex information easy to understand.
* Collaborate with developers and journalists on data visualisations and long‐form stories.
* Stay current with digital design trends and share new ideas with the team.
* Explore new storytelling formats and contribute diverse, relevant story ideas for ABC audiences.
* Strong experience designing complex visuals and interactive content for digital news.
* Skilled in UX/UI for digital storytelling and aware of front‐end design needs.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic tools.
* Desirable: 3D modelling, QGIS, motion graphics, or video skills.
* Work well independently and under tight deadlines.
* Creates engaging visuals for social media and digital platforms.
* Collaborative and committed to diverse, authentic storytelling.
About You
* Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
* Strong experience designing complex visuals and interactive content for digital news.
* Skilled in UX/UI for digital storytelling and aware of front‐end design needs.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic tools.
* Desirable: 3D modelling, QGIS, motion graphics, or video skills.
* Work well independently and under tight deadlines.
* Creates engaging visuals for social media and digital platforms.
* Collaborative and committed to diverse, authentic storytelling.
Position Description
Position Description: 50050419 DIGITAL DESIGNER.pdf
We would love to see your work
Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).
What we can offer you
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
About the ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high‐quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
More info
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender‐balanced workforce.
Contact
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au.
If you want to know more, please contact Clare Blumer, Editor, Innovative Storytelling on blumer.clare@abc.net.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers.
Advertised: 03 Feb 2026 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Feb 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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