Design Studio Manager

• Permanent, full-time position
• Excellent staff benefits
• Internationally renowned and global industry-leading company

About FUJIFILM Business Innovation

At FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ), helping Kiwis work smarter isn't just what we do—it's who we are. For over 60 years we've partnered with businesses of all sizes, tackling challenges head-on and delivering real solutions that make a difference.

Our approach is simple: we solve problems. Whether it's automating complex workflows, enabling seamless collaboration, or delivering industry-leading cyber security, IT and print solutions, we work side by side with our customers to ensure they're equipped to succeed. From small enterprises to large corporations, we've earned the trust of organisations across New Zealand who depend on us to keep them ahead of the curve.

At FBNZ, you'll be part of a team that sets the pace for the industry, driving change and shaping the future of how our customers work. If you thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and making an impact, this is the place for you .

About the role

Are you passionate about the role that graphic design plays in brand building? Do you have experience leading creative teams and fostering innovative design solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where creativity and excellence are paramount? We are seeking a talented and creative Design Studio Manager to join our Marketing team.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this role leads our in-house graphic design team (one direct report) and is responsible for driving creative standards and delivering on-brand, impactful, high-quality visual solutions that support business strategy and drive engagement with key audiences. The role combines creative direction, team leadership, project management, and hands-on design expertise. The role is a key member of the Marketing Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead our design efforts and set our creative standards as we continue to evolve and develop the local FBNZ design system, ensuring we build and strengthen our distinctively Kiwi identity while also being directionally consistent with global Fujifilm brand guidelines.
• Work closely with the wider marketing team to develop creative concepts and campaigns that support business strategy.
• Design marketing materials for a range of media including landing pages, brochures, flyers, posters, banners, and advertisements.
• Design and update company presentations, bids and proposals, reports, and other internal and external documents.
• Develop templates and design standards to streamline the production of marketing materials.
• Ensure all visual communications meet high standards of quality, user-friendliness, accuracy and brand consistency.
• Review and gain sign off for all final designs before production or publication.
• Develop and manage the design studio plans (quarterly and annual) and budget and ensure optimal allocation of resources to maximise ROI.

Skills & experience

We are looking for someone with a 'client-first' mindset who is a strong team player, positive, proactive and results-oriented, resilient and innately curious, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a creative mindset. Along with this, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or related field.
• Minimum of six years' experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio showcasing a high degree of creativity and a range of design projects.
• Deep understanding of the principles of brand and the role that design plays in brand building.
• Highly organised with good time and project management skills, outstanding attention to detail, and a proven ability to consistently deliver to deadlines and budgets.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design software.
• Proficiency in HubSpot Marketing Suite.
• Proficiency in Office 365, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience in people management, mentoring, coaching and leadership.
• Well-developed business acumen and comfortable building effective working relationships with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Highly organized with good time and project management skills, outstanding attention to detail, and a proven ability to consistently deliver to deadlines and budgets.

Benefits

• Superannuation contributions (on top of KiwiSaver)
• Fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance (Regular Care for you and your family)
• Annual Health & Wellbeing Subsidy
• Generous Long Service Awards
• Birthday Leave and other special leave days

This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the world's leading technology companies. If you think you're the right person for this role, please apply online. Applications close on 7 th December 2025. Get in touch with us today

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.