Senior Designer

7 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Plato Full time

About Plato

At Plato, we balance creativity and a commercial mindset to help ambitious brands and businesses grow, promising them a better experience and a better outcome.

We're a high-performing (yet easy-going and open-minded) team, lucky enough to work in a great environment. There's talent, ambition and support at every level of Plato Creative, and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills come in spades.

We're on an exciting journey of growth, and this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the creative direction of our agency. At Plato, culture is everything—we believe in teamwork, shared success, and making a genuine impact. If you're looking for a place where you can push boundaries, develop your expertise, and help drive real business results, this is the role for you.

About the Role

With increasing client demand and the expansion of our creative team, we're looking for an experienced Senior Designer to take the lead on high-quality brand, campaign, and digital work. You'll bring fresh ideas, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness to deliver creative solutions that make an impact.

From branding to digital and social media, your role will be varied, fast-paced, and rewarding. You'll collaborate closely with our internal teams and clients to produce work that is visually striking, strategically sound, and results-driven. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, this role will keep you inspired.

What You'll Be Doing

  1. Leading and executing design projects across multiple platforms, including digital, social, video, and print.
  2. Overseeing all design aspects—from brand identity, content creation and collaboration with our digital design team ensuring consistency across channels.
  3. Developing and refining brand identity systems.
  4. Creating standout campaigns across diverse industries.
  5. Bringing concepts to life through animation and multimedia production.
  6. Collaborating across teams and playing a leadership role in creative direction.
  7. Presenting and pitching creative concepts with confidence to both internal stakeholders and clients.
  8. Managing multiple projects effectively, meeting deadlines, and maintaining creative excellence under pressure.

About You

  • To succeed in this role, you'll have experience working in a creative agency or marketing team, producing top-tier design work that drives results. You'll also have:
  • At least 5 years experience in a creative agency role.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
  • Experience in digital tools, i.e., Figma advantageous.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality branding, campaign, and production work.
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects, adapt quickly, and manage shifting priorities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing creative boundaries.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who aligns with our values, thrives in a team environment, and is eager to make a meaningful impact at Plato.

Find out more about life at Plato: https://platocreative.co.nz/careers

Ready to join us? Apply now and be part of an agency where creativity and strategy come together to create outstanding results

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