Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation

Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation Lead

About Hynds

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited is a proudly New Zealand–owned leader in water, drainage, stormwater and civil infrastructure solutions. We combine engineering expertise with a strong brand and a culture built on people, quality and continuous improvement.

About the role

We're looking for a creative and technically capable Graphic Designer & Digital Innovation Lead to lead and continuously develop our 3D modelling and printing capability for business and customer requirements — including model preparation, prototyping, assembly, rendering and ongoing process improvement.

Alongside our 3D capability, you'll support digital development initiatives, maintain our multimedia and website content, develop and update marketing and communications material, and coordinate print production, signwriting, trade events, sponsorships and event signage to support our company objectives and brand visibility.

Key responsibilities

• 3D lab management: Manage and optimise our 3D printing and digital modelling capability, including equipment performance, maintenance planning, quality standards, workflow efficiency, material research and continuous improvement.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with engineers and category management, providing expertise to refine new product concepts.
• Vendor management: Manage and leverage supplier relationships.
• Resource management: Manage the stock of consumables.
• Technological research: Investigate emerging technologies to enhance our digital library capabilities.
• Visual & brand: Maintain creative design and brand strategy for print matter in line with current design trends.
• Software: Acquire and maintain expertise across our 3D software toolset.
• Multimedia: Support photography and video filming workflows; edit and maintain the image library; develop and manage digital signage.
• Website: Support the management and updating of content across the Group's websites and CMS.
• Print: Concept, design and produce print matter for promotions, advertising, catalogues, trade shows, sponsorship, internal communications, events, signwriting and branch templates.
• Communications: Consult with stakeholders to translate rough ideas and opportunities into clear concepts and designs.
• Progression: Keep abreast of world design trends, software and technology to drive continued efficiencies across all marketing output.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts (or a closely related design discipline)
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in 3D visualisation or a related design field
• Adobe Creative Cloud power user, with excellent InDesign and Photoshop skills
• A proven record of strategic thinking, conceptual development, design creation and operational delivery across a wide range of mediums
• Competency in website content management
• Experience in large-scale print development and publication
• Photography and Photoshop competency for product, event, portrait and in-situ work
• Videography and video-editing software experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to edit copy as you apply it to design
• Proven ability to perform and lead by example in high-pressure, deadline-driven creative environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time pressure and constraints
• Ability to define and articulate business design challenges into a cohesive narrative across stakeholder groups
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of a business
• Experience communicating with external suppliers

Location: East Tamaki, Auckland
Employment type: Permanent, full-time — 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $72,000 – $75,000 per annum

How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter