Graphics & Motion Design Officer

Context and Role

An experienced Graphic Designer who can complete social media design and animations,

Our directive is to support the creative needs of the Communications team and the Institute via a number of avenues.

The candidate should be able to fluently move between Graphic and Motion Design, creating impactful visuals for a variety of mediums across print and web, with a focus on delivering engaging social media content including infographics, short form animations and videos content.

They will collaborate closely with the Brand Team and larger Communications & Marketing team, liaising directly with internal-clients to deliver high-quality, on-brand creative assets that drive audience engagement and bring stories to life.

Reporting Relationships

The Graphics & Motion Design Officer will report directly to the Senior Graphics Designer

in Delhi and indirectly to the Global Head of Brand in Sydney.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality print and digital materials such as reports, brochures, logos, presentations, event collateral, illustrations and infographics.
• Creation of original short-form animated content for social media, including illustrations & infographics, video content, data visualisations and campaign visuals.
• Develop storyboards and style frames with internal-clients and Communications colleagues to visualise motion concepts from scripts and media releases.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming and campaign planning sessions.
• Basic Video Editing tasks across various formats for internal comms.
• Follow Brand Guidelines to ensure The George Institute and sub-brands are represented appropriately.
• Liase with the Brand and Communications team members and internal clients ensuring projects are completed in a timely fashion.

As a Team Member:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day graphic design requirements of the Global Communications team and researchers, providing timely support as needed. Ensure consistent coordination with the Senior Graphic Designer to align with organizational priorities, maintain brand consistency, and deliver high-quality visual outputs across projects.
• Participate in team meetings and activities relating to Communications strategy.
• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute's Performance Management and Development Policy
• Demonstrate commitment to GI's values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

Preferred Qualities:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-review and improve work.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset, open to feedback and iteration.
• Awareness of cultural design needs and an ability to adapt content for different audiences, across international markets.
• Awareness of current design trends and emerging visual formats.

Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with The George Institute's Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Approx 4–5 years professional design and motion experience, preferably within marketing, communications, or a creative agency.
• Bachelor's degree OR Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, Visual Communication, or related field.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating both traditional staticx3 and motion design capabilities.
• A demonstrated understanding of working within Brand Guidelines foundations including fundamentals in layout, typography, and colour.
• A demonstrated strength in motion graphics and video editing, using Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency across the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of social media content formats and creating content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Exceptional administration habits working within team filing and archiving methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and time-management skills, able to juggle multiple deadlines and keeping clients informed via Project Management software.