Associate Design Consultant
Start your design career with purpose.
AtAvian, we help government and enterprise teams deliver better digital services.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients and building capability as we go.
We're looking for anAssociate Design Consultantto join our team.
This is an early-career role with real responsibility, backed by mentoring and support.
You'll contribute to research, design, and delivery on projects that matter: from policy challenges to digital platforms used by millions.
About the role
You'll:
Support user research and service design activities, from planning to synthesis.
Help create design artefacts: journey maps, service blueprints, prototypes, and presentations.
Contribute to workshops and co-design sessions with clients and communities.
Learn from experienced designers and researchers while growing your own practice.
Build your communication and consulting skills in complex, high-stakes environments.
About you
You don't need to tick every box, but you'll bring:
Some experience (through study, internships, or early roles) in UX, service design, content design, or related fields.
Strong written communication; you explain clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
A strong visual sensibility; you care about how ideas and findings are expressed.
Curiosity, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn.
Tertiary qualifications; a Bachelor\u2019s degree or above.
Ability to hold (or obtain) an Australian Government security clearance.
Why Avian?
Purposeful work.Services and policy that matter.
We go together.A team that backs you up, working with deep client partnerships.
Growth with support.Mentoring, coaching, and the chance to shape your own path.
Flexibility.Hybrid, family-friendly arrangements with a Canberra base.
At Avian, we're small, and carefully growing.
That means everyone here shapes how we work; we want you to help build our culture.
We're looking for people who are:
Collaborators.
You thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, share openly, and help others succeed.
Producers.
You're comfortable getting things done; you have a bias towards action.
Genuine operators.
You work with empathy and integrity; with clients, with colleagues, with communities.
You care about clarity, practicality, and following through.
Brand builders.
You're excited about growing with a new business, shaping not just client projects but Avian's reputation and practice.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short note about why you're interested in Avian to .
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