Graphic Design Manager

Overview

We’re partnering with a high-profile government organisation to source a Design Manager, Visual Communications — a pivotal role leading the development of a cohesive, user-centred visual identity for one of Victoria’s most trusted public institutions.

As part of a growing Design and Production team, this role sits at the heart of a major uplift in design standards and visual communication practices. You’ll lead a team of four designers in creating clear, accessible and functional design systems that ensure consistency across thousands of public-facing and operational materials — from community campaigns to critical documents.

In this role you’ll shape the organisation’s visual identity, establish design standards, and help steer future brand refresh initiatives. You’ll also play a hands-on role in both print and digital design, guiding the team through conceptual development, design execution and continuous improvement using human-centred and Double Diamond frameworks.

This role suits a strategic, conceptual designer with strong leadership capability — someone confident creating order from ambiguity, mentoring junior designers, and driving design excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

What you’ll bring

• Senior-level design experience across brand, visual communication or wayfinding systems.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain design standards and visual identity systems.
• Confident leadership of small teams, with mentoring and coaching experience.
• Strong conceptual and executional skills across both print and digital media.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (PC-based, transitioning to Mac).
• Experience applying human-centred design and double diamond methodologies.
• A collaborative, adaptable and non-precious approach to getting things done.

Why join this organisation?

Your application must include

If you’re ready to lead design with impact and purpose — where your work directly supports meaningful public engagement — we’d love to hear from you.

Please note

Only those who can demonstrate the above experience will be responded to. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to apply.

To help manage the applications process please apply here or via our website.

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