At Thirst Creative, we don’t just create marketing, branding, and digital solutions — we build connections. We think deeper, aim higher, and dig until we uncover that core idea that makes everything tick. We’re a strategic, creative agency that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our process? It’s all about partnership — with our clients and within our team.
Be curious: Seek understanding through active listening and thoughtful questioning.
Be creative: Challenge conventions with courage and originality.
Communicate clearly: Communicate with purpose, simplicity and clarity.
Be accountable: Take charge and see tasks through with full accountability.
Find solutions: Be resourceful and adaptable, no matter the challenge.
Be reliable: Deliver on time, every time, with quality you can trust.
Be approachable: Create a welcoming space for ideas and input.
Support each other: Share knowledge to help everyone excel.
Back yourself: Trust your instincts and present your creative solutions with confidence.
Look after the people: Connect, inspire, volunteer.
Celebrate together: Recognise achievements, give kudos, and celebrate as a team.
Positive vibes: Have a laugh, smile, bring joy.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a talented and reliable Graphic Designer who brings strong layout and visual communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a collaborative approach to creative work. You’ll work closely with our Creative Director, Design Director, Account Managers, and wider design team to deliver high-quality design outcomes across a variety of client projects.
You’ll have solid commercial design experience and be highly confident using Adobe InDesign, with strong typography, layout, and file preparation skills. You’ll understand how to interpret brand guidelines and translate client needs into thoughtful, engaging creative solutions.
You’ve got experience working in a fast-paced agency environment, balancing multiple projects while communicating clearly with team members. We’re looking for someone who can work both collaboratively and autonomously, takes initiative, and is eager to continue learning and growing.
This is a 5 month on site contract starting in June.
If you worked at Thirst Creative last week, you would have…
Been jumping between layout refinements in InDesign and client amendments briefed in by our Account Managers. You would’ve helped bring a multi-page brochure to life—tightening typography, finessing grids, and making sure every detail aligned with brand guidelines and client expectations. You may have also been asked to roll out final artwork across multiple formats, keeping file structures clean, exports flawless, and deadlines firmly on track—then finished the week collaborating on a concept where strong visuals and smart storytelling came together to shape what’s next.
What you’ll do:
- Create high quality graphic design work across print and digital, with a strong focus on layout, typography, and visual storytelling
- Bring client briefs and brand guidelines to life through thoughtful, polished design solutions
- Work closely with our Creative Director, Design Director, Account Managers, and wider design team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard
- Design and roll out multi-page documents, presentations, campaign assets, and marketing materials across multiple formats
- Prepare final artwork files that are accurate, well-structured, and ready for production or digital deployment
- Manage multiple projects at once, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Respond to feedback and refine designs quickly and effectively
- Maintain excellent file management and workflow organisation across all projects
Key selection criteria:
- 3+ years commercial design experience
- Excellent communication skills internally and externally
- Understand the brand personality, guidelines, translating clients needs
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Some knowledge of working with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint & Word)
- Excellent file management skills
- Able to work seamlessly on multiple projects and manage time effectively
- Portfolio showcasing graphic design and layout experience
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Excellent attention to detail
- Digital design experience a bonus (figma)
Application process:
We embrace inclusivity and diversity in our hiring process, constantly seeking to build a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. We’re committed to employing and supporting staff members regardless of their race, gender, identity, religion, nationality, disability, or age.
If the above strikes a chord and you feel our values align, apply now by sending us your resume including a link to portfolio.
Applicants must be based in Melbourne, must have working rights and meet the skills and experience outlined above.
No recruiters please.
