Are you a versatile creative with a passion for bringing awesome ideas to life? We're on the hunt for a dynamic individual who thrives in the world of design, animation and production. If you're ready to unleash your creativity across multiple mediums, read on!
As a Senior Creative you’re skilled in graphic design, motion animation and video content for a variety of channels. You’re a creative 'all-rounder,' passionate about dynamic and innovative storytelling, recognising the alignment to digital and social content. Your role is pivotal in supporting the Creative Services team, driving creative strategies and producing engaging, high-quality solutions aligned with the department’s objectives. You'll excel as a storyteller, crafting compelling visual narratives for traditional print, digital and social platforms including the DESI social channels, website, internal communications.

Job details

Leading public-facing campaigns will be a key responsibility. You will work proactively and collaboratively with business units to ideate projects and value-add opportunities to assist in bringing campaigns to life. You will brainstorm and storyboard content ideas, considering both creative direction as well as how the content can drive audience engagement. You will also work with external agencies, collaborating closely with project team members on strategy development, creating assets in-house, overseeing production on shoot days, and reviewing and approving concepts as projects progress.

You will be a confident presenter, effectively communicating your creative vision and strategic approach to stakeholders at all levels. Collaboration will be essential as you work closely with teams across the Communications and Public Engagement Branch (CaPE) to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and project requirements.

As a passionate creative with a growth mindset, you'll be continuously enhancing your skills. You stay abreast of emerging industry trends, technologies, publications and brands outside of Queensland Government and always bring a big-sky thinking approach to each project. You'll play a crucial role in elevating the Department's creative capabilities, maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

What we're looking for
This position requires:
• Demonstrated experience in project management, delivering significant or complex creative services projects within agreed budgets, and timeframes with numerous competing priorities, ensuring all output is aligned to strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, motion animation, and video filming and editing. This includes experience using industry standard tools and software within a creative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute to the positive culture of a team with a track record of maintaining a customer service mentality and supporting all colleagues to succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in partnership and build and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in a communication and/or project management context.
• Previous experience participating as a member of a team of creative professionals to support, develop and deliver innovative communications strategies that enhances the reputation of portfolios that are part of DESI.
• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.

Applications may remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/560754/24

Closing Date: Friday, 10 May 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 560754 24 - Role Description (Word, 160KB)