Graphic Designer

Bring bold creative ideas to life as we head into one of the most exciting times on the racing calendar.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Caulfield Racecourse. With this role becoming available through an internal promotion, it’s a great opportunity to join a team where creativity is valued and career growth is encouraged.

Joining at the start of our busy and vibrant summer racing season, you’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact across high-profile campaigns while building your career with an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation. Working with a creative and collaborative team, you’ll design across both print and digital channels, including event collateral, advertising, signage, EDMs, social media assets and web content.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While we’re renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we’re also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 17 Pegasus Leisure Group hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, members and community.

In The Saddle

• Create eye-catching designs across print and digital, from race day signage and event collateral to EDMs, social content, advertising and web assets.
• Help bring major MRC moments to life, including campaigns connected to the Caulfield Cup Carnival and other key racing and event experiences.
• Take creative briefs and turn them into polished, on-brand artwork with strong layout, colour and typography.
• Work closely with a creative, collaborative team across marketing, digital, membership and events to deliver campaigns people notice.
• Jump into a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, juggling exciting projects while keeping the quality high.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table, stay curious about design trends and help keep the MRC brand looking sharp.

Your Track Record

• A qualification in Graphic Design, Creative Industries or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in graphic design, whether you’ve built your skills in-house, agency-side or both.
• Confident using Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, along with Microsoft Office.
• A genuine interest in branding, visual identity and creating work that feels fresh and on-brand.
• A great communicator who enjoys working with others and can keep projects moving.
• An eye for the details, especially when it comes to layout, typography and polished presentation.
• Comfortable juggling a few things at once and staying calm when deadlines are close.
• Experience with After Effects and Figma would be a bonus, but not a deal-breaker.
• An interest in the racing industry would also be a great bonus.

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well‑being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield train station.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Bring bold creative ideas to life as we head into one of the most exciting times on the racing calendar.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Department on a full-time permanent basis, based at Caulfield Racecourse. With this role becoming available through an internal promotion, it’s a great opportunity to join a team where creativity is valued and career growth is encouraged.

Joining at the start of our busy and vibrant summer racing season, you’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact across high-profile campaigns while building your career with an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation. Working with a creative and collaborative team, you’ll design across both print and digital channels, including event collateral, advertising, signage, EDMs, social media assets and web content.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While we’re renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we’re also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 17 Pegasus Leisure Group hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation, we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests, members and community.

In The Saddle

• Create eye-catching designs across print and digital, from race day signage and event collateral to EDMs, social content, advertising and web assets.
• Help bring major MRC moments to life, including campaigns connected to the Caulfield Cup Carnival and other key racing and event experiences.
• Take creative briefs and turn them into polished, on-brand artwork with strong layout, colour and typography.
• Work closely with a creative, collaborative team across marketing, digital, membership and events to deliver campaigns people notice.
• Jump into a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, juggling exciting projects while keeping the quality high.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table, stay curious about design trends and help keep the MRC brand looking sharp.

Your Track Record

• A qualification in Graphic Design, Creative Industries or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in graphic design, whether you’ve built your skills in-house, agency-side or both.
• Confident using Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, along with Microsoft Office.
• A genuine interest in branding, visual identity and creating work that feels fresh and on-brand.
• A great communicator who enjoys working with others and can keep projects moving.
• An eye for the details, especially when it comes to layout, typography and polished presentation.
• Comfortable juggling a few things at once and staying calm when deadlines are close.
• Experience with After Effects and Figma would be a bonus, but not a deal-breaker.
• An interest in the racing industry would also be a great bonus.

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our year-round well‑being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield train station.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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