Associate Design Consultant
Start your design career with purpose.
At
Avian
, 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 an
Associate Design Consultant
to 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's 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
Veterans are encouraged to apply.