Design Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager to join our Marketing Department on a full-time permanent basis, located at Caulfield Racecourse. In this role, you’ll lead the visual identity of Melbourne Racing Club and its associated products and campaigns.

Working collaboratively across the business, you’ll develop and deliver creative art and design assets that effectively support our commercial, marketing, and communication objectives.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australia's most prestigious Sports, Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we own 15 club and hotel venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG).

What will your responsibilities be?

• Lead creative direction and oversee production across all racing and non-racing campaigns
• Develop bold, audience-focused campaigns from concept to completion that reflect current trends
• Build and refine scalable design processes that enable collaboration and consistency
• Review campaign performance and apply insights to continually elevate creative work
• Manage workflows, briefs, budgets, freelancers, and production timelines to ensure smooth delivery
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to achieve aligned creative outcomes
• Mentor and inspire the design team, fostering a culture of creativity, growth, and shared ideas
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design, Creative Industries, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, including project and team management
• Proven experience leading a design team
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and related creative technologies
• Experience in UX/UI principles, social media design, and animation (highly desirable)
• Experience in sports or events and general racing knowledge advantageous
• Understanding of branding principles
• Excellent communication, management and leadership skills
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Brand new state-of-the-art administration building with standing desks and breakout spaces
• 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
• Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield Station
• Paid Parental Leave