Senior Graphic Designer

About John Holland

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.

While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the Project

The Linewide Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP Dev, KBR and WSP, are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide package.

When SRL opens, the new rail services for passengers will also be delivered by, a venture between RATP Dev and John Holland to operate and maintain the franchise for 15 years from 2035, to be known as TransitLinx.

The Alliance will deliver a world-class, service-proven driverless metro system that sets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and reliability for Melbourne.

SRL is a transport and urban planning project that will deliver world-class public transport, reduce travel times, and support the delivery of more homes and housing.

About the Role

Lead the development and delivery of high-quality visual communications across print and digital channels for Suburban Rail Loop East, ensuring all design outputs are clear, engaging, accessible and consistent with approved brand standards.

Provide senior design expertise and trusted advice to the Media and Communications team and broader project, translating complex project information into effective visual material that supports communication, engagement and operational objectives.

What you will do;

• Lead the end-to-end design and production of visual communications for print, digital, presentation, signage, campaign and internal communication channels.
• Interpret briefs and translate complex technical or project information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate visual material.
• Manage multiple design briefs concurrently, establishing scope, priorities, milestones and delivery timeframes.
• Apply and champion approved brand standards, templates and visual systems across all design outputs.
• Undertake quality assurance, including proofreading, pre-press checks, accessibility considerations and final artwork preparation.
• Maintain organised templates, artwork, image libraries, working files and approved assets to support consistency and efficient reuse.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify objectives, audiences, requirements, timelines and production needs.
• Provide expert advice on creative direction, layout, image selection, production methods and the practical application of print and digital design.
• Coordinate with approved printers, photographers, illustrators and other suppliers, including briefing, artwork handover, proof review and delivery.
• Act as a senior point of contact for design platforms, channels, resources and emerging technologies.
• Provide task guidance, constructive feedback and quality oversight to other designers or contributors when required.
• Build effective working relationships across the Community and Stakeholder team, project alliances, client representatives and delivery partners.
• Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures.

What we are looking for;

Qualifications:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated industry experience.

- Additional training or demonstrated capability in accessible design, digital content, motion graphics, photography or production management.

Experience:

- Demonstrated years of relevant graphic design experience, including advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

- Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality print and digital design from brief through to final production.

- Ability to manage multiple briefs, competing priorities, feedback cycles and deadlines with limited supervision.

- Advanced knowledge of artwork preparation, pre-press, print production, file formats, image resolution, colour management, stock and finishing options.

- Strong layout, typography, visual hierarchy and brand application skills, supported by a professional portfolio.

- Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly for different audiences and channels.

- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.

- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

- Experience in infrastructure, construction, government or other complex project environments is desirable.

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.