We're looking for a highly motivated Senior Graphic Designer with a sharp aesthetic, strong conceptual thinking, and a strategic mindset. You'll help shape and elevate creative across Merivale's brand and our portfolio of iconic venues — driving work that cuts through, inspires our guests, and delivers against business and partner outcomes.
As part of the Marketing & Creative team and reporting to the Head of Brand, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to bring guest-first ideas to life. This is one of the most exciting, high-impact creative roles in the company.
What You'll Do
* Produce unique, standout creative for Merivale's venues, brands, and guest campaigns.
* Respond to briefs and develop creative concepts for venue communications, guest campaigns, and partner activations across multiple channels.
* Champion and uphold the Merivale brand and venue brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and excellence across all creative outputs.
* Conceptualise and develop campaigns, activations, and tactical initiatives, bringing fresh thinking and strong ideas to every brief.
* Lead projects end-to-end, from concept to finished art and rollout — often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Deliver highly creative assets that resonate with both internal and external audiences, including staff and recruitment communications.
* Guide creative decisions with strong design rationale, trend insights, and strategic understanding.
* Present ideas to stakeholders, gaining buy-in and shaping creative direction.
* Collaborate closely with the broader business — marketing, digital, styling, sales & events, and venue operations.
What You Bring
* Around 5 years' experience in a creative studio or agency (3+ at minimum).
* Proven excellence in designing and delivering campaigns, branding, and integrated creative.
* A strong, elevated portfolio showcasing aesthetic, craft, and conceptual thinking.
* Experience working with hospitality, lifestyle, retail, or fashion brands (highly valued).
* Exceptional skills in typography, layout, and composition.
* Meticulous attention to detail, a passion for creativity, and a love of design.
* A curious, strategic thinker who sees both the details and the bigger brand picture.
* A collaborative, team-first approach — open, communicative, and energised by sharing ideas.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma or Sketch is a plus.
* Skills in motion, animation, or illustration are a bonus.
* A willingness to go all in — we work end-to-end, from ideation to rollout.
Merivale Employee Benefits
* Exclusive monthlyperks, staff-onlyrewardsand events.
* Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
* Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
* Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more.
* Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
* Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board
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