Graphic Designer

Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 2–3 years in a graphic design or creative role, supported by a portfolio; relevant placements or freelance work count.
  • Strong proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Experience creating and adapting visual assets for digital, social, print and in-venue platforms across campaigns.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$60,000 AUD – $65,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Be Part of History

The Tasmania Devils Football Club is on a historic journey to build a professional AFL/AFLW club from the ground up. We are assembling a passionate and committed team to connect with fans across Tasmania and beyond, creating experiences that inspire pride, loyalty and belonging.

Role Purpose

The Graphic Designer supports the delivery of graphic design for Tasmania Football Club. Working under the direction of the Head of Marketing, the role produces assets for club campaigns, football programs, education pathways, and commercial partnerships across digital, social, print and in-venue platforms.

This is a hands-on role for an organised and adaptable creative who is eager to learn and develop their skills in a fast-paced, growing Club environment. The Graphic Designer contributes ideas, coordinates day-to-day creative requests and delivers quality work on time, balancing competing priorities, collaborating with others and responding positively to feedback.

Suited to a creative who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and is passionate about innovative, bold, and inspiring storytelling. The role is encouraged to challenge convention, think creatively, and execute ideas that connect emotionally with audiences, particularly with Tasmanian communities, and reflect the ambition and role of the Tasmania Football Club.

Key Focus Areas

Creative & Design

  • Create and adapt visual assets for digital, social, print and in-venue use in response to approved briefs
  • Contribute creative ideas and help develop campaign concepts under the direction of the Head of Marketing
  • Develop creative that resonates with diverse audiences, including Tasmanian communities and strengthens their connection with the Club
  • Apply Club brand guidelines consistently across all work, including VFL/VFLW and AFL/AFLW programs, Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport and commercial partnerships
  • Design and produce creative assets for consumer campaigns across membership, ticketing, retail and fan engagement, adapting approved concepts for email, social media, web, print and in-venue use. Work with the consumer team to ensure each asset communicates the offer clearly, follows club brand guidelines and meets campaign deadlines

Campaign Support

  • Coordinate creative deliverables for campaigns, launches and key club moments with the marketing team
  • Manage creative briefs, timelines and feedback to ensure campaign assets are delivered on time and align with the Club’s brand

Collaboration & Workflow

  • Work with the Head of Marketing and Creative Lead to clarify briefs, confirm priorities and obtain feedback and approval, actively asking questions and responding constructively to feedback
  • Liaise with football, academy, education and commercial teams to gather content, specifications and approvals
  • Maintain the creative job tracker, coordinate deadlines and communicate proactively with stakeholders, identifying and flagging competing priorities, issues or delivery risks early
  • Organise creative files, templates and image libraries. Prepare final files to required specifications and suggest practical workflow improvements

Critical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • 2-3 years’ experience in a graphic design or creative role, supported by a portfolio. Relevant placements or freelance work will be considered
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
  • Understanding of different digital and social formats and the ability to adapt creative for different channels
  • Ability to follow briefs, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and meet agreed deadlines, with guidance on priorities
  • Strong attention to detail, including proofreading, file preparation and applying brand guidelines, with a willingness to learn, receive feedback and continually develop creative skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, seek clarification when needed and proactively raise issues
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support matches, events and key Club campaigns, as reasonably required

Desirable

  • Working in sport, football or a start-up environment
  • Photography skills
  • Motion graphics or animation experience
  • Familiarity with preparing assets for commercial partners and following approval processes

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (including a link to your portfolio). Applications close 5pm, Monday 23 November.

Please note that this role will commence in February 2027.

Company Overview

The team that we were told would never ever happen has finally roared to life! Born from over 150 years of dedication, grit and passion, on 18 March 2024 we celebrated the launch of the latest AFL club – the Tasmania Football Club – The Tasmania Devils.