Senior Graphic Designer | Merivale

Merivale merivale.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Sydney CBD Senior Graphic Design

Senior Graphic Design role at Merivale. Sydney CBD.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll create distinctive work for Merivale venues, brands, and guest-facing campaigns
You'll turn briefs into concepts for venue communications, guest campaigns, and partner activations across channels
You'll protect Merivale and venue identities while keeping creative consistent and polished
You'll carry projects from first idea through finished artwork and rollout while balancing concurrent work
You'll present design thinking to stakeholders and work with marketing, digital, styling, sales and events, and venue operations

What you bring

You bring about five years in a creative studio or agency, with three years as the minimum
You show campaign, branding, and integrated creative work through a strong portfolio
You have advanced capability in typography, layout, composition, detail, and conceptual thinking
You work proficiently in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma or Sketch experience is a plus

Who this fits

This role suits a collaborative senior designer who can move from ideation to rollout and explain the reasoning behind creative choices. You'll work from Merivale's Sydney CBD location within the Marketing & Creative team, reporting to the Head of Brand. Hospitality, lifestyle, retail, or fashion experience is valued, and the role involves managing several projects at once.

From the employer

The Role

We’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Graphic Designer with a sharp aesthetic, strong conceptual thinking, and a strategic mindset. You’ll help shape and elevate creative across Merivale’s brand and our portfolio of iconic venues — driving work that cuts through, inspires our guests, and delivers against business and partner outcomes.

As part of the Marketing & Creative team and reporting to the Head of Brand, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to bring guest-first ideas to life. This is one of the most exciting, high-impact creative roles in the company.

What You’ll Do

Produce unique, standout creative for Merivale’s venues, brands, and guest campaigns.
Respond to briefs and develop creative concepts for venue communications, guest campaigns, and partner activations across multiple channels.
Champion and uphold the Merivale brand and venue brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and excellence across all creative outputs.
Conceptualise and develop campaigns, activations, and tactical initiatives, bringing fresh thinking and strong ideas to every brief.
Lead projects end-to-end, from concept to finished art and rollout — often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Deliver highly creative assets that resonate with both internal and external audiences, including staff and recruitment communications.
Guide creative decisions with strong design rationale, trend insights, and strategic understanding.
Present ideas to stakeholders, gaining buy-in and shaping creative direction.
Collaborate closely with the broader business — marketing, digital, styling, sales & events, and venue operations.

What You Bring

Around 5 years’ experience in a creative studio or agency (3+ at minimum).
Proven excellence in designing and delivering campaigns, branding, and integrated creative.
A strong, elevated portfolio showcasing aesthetic, craft, and conceptual thinking.
Experience working with hospitality, lifestyle, retail, or fashion brands (highly valued).
Exceptional skills in typography, layout, and composition.
Meticulous attention to detail, a passion for creativity, and a love of design.
A curious, strategic thinker who sees both the details and the bigger brand picture.
A collaborative, team-first approach — open, communicative, and energised by sharing ideas.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma or Sketch is a plus.
Skills in motion, animation, or illustration are a bonus.
A willingness to go all in — we work end-to-end, from ideation to rollout.

Merivale Employee Benefits 

25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues. 
Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events. 
Paid Parental leave – with flexible return to work options
Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing. 
Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities. 
Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more. 
Professional accreditation support – including Leadership qualifications, 
Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder. 
Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board