Senior Graphic Designer

Strong ideas. Sharp thinking. Exceptional execution.

The Kiln is an independent creative studio working across branding, advertising, digital and design. We’re a small, highly experienced team combining strategy, creativity and digital expertise to deliver effective solutions for recognised brands and small to medium-sized businesses across diverse industries.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Graphic Designer with proven conceptual ability, outstanding technical skills and the confidence to take projects from initial brief through to final execution. This is a hands-on role for someone who thinks independently, works efficiently and takes genuine pride in their work.

The role

Working closely with our team, you’ll contribute to:

• Brand identity and development: Concepts, visual identities, brand systems and applications.
• Advertising and campaigns: Creative concepts, campaign storyboarding and execution across digital, social, motion, print and outdoor.
• Digital and motion: Website design, animated campaigns, motion graphics and digital advertising.
• Design and production: Publications, brochures, point-of-sale, signage, promotional materials and finished artwork.

You’ll take work from interpreting briefs and presenting concepts through refinement and final delivery. In our small studio, everyone contributes to both high-level creative and day-to-day jobs, with the same attention to quality.

Essential requirements

We’re looking for demonstrated ability, not just years of experience.

• Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in an agency or design studio.
• An exceptional portfolio showing original concepts, strong visual design and versatility across disciplines.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Concept development and storyboarding: Proven ability to translate campaign ideas into clear storyboards explaining the concept, messaging sequence, visual transitions and intended execution before production.
• Advanced motion design: Expert working knowledge of After Effects or equivalent professional software, with the technical proficiency to independently produce sophisticated, polished animation efficiently. Strong Premiere Pro skills are also required.
• Strong Figma skills and experience designing for digital platforms.
• Ability to develop, articulate and execute creative ideas with clear strategic rationale.
• Exceptional typography, composition, visual balance and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills; ability to work independently and deliver under pressure.
• Highly regarded: Webflow, Jitter and website design and development experience.

How you work matters

You’re curious, commercially aware and passionate about design. You understand that great creative work isn’t about producing endless options. It’s about understanding the brief and developing considered solutions that work. You can challenge a brief constructively, explain your thinking and identify ways to improve the outcome.

You adapt when priorities shift, take ownership of your work and bring initiative, a strong work ethic, a collaborative attitude and no ego.

Why The Kiln?

Work directly with experienced creatives on a diverse mix of brands and projects. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, take ownership and see your work through from concept to completion. We value curiosity, collaboration and creative independence.

Think you're the right fit?

Submit your CV and portfolio link or PDF, including:

• Two or three selected projects demonstrating original concepts, creative thinking and finished execution.
• At least one motion design project, including its original storyboard and finished animation, demonstrating advanced technical proficiency.
• A brief explanation of your personal contribution and creative process for each selected project.

Applications that do not demonstrate the essential skills and experience will not be considered.