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P0737senior designer - christchurch
Award winning through the line agency with strong design brand focus A truly fantastic career opportunity in an awesome collaborative environment. An excellent opportunity to work in an agency that gets results and is recognised locally and internationally for its creative out put and innovative and high end design work.
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F0817mac operator / finished artist - freelance
Not any old truck driver! If you have solid skills across the board, a fantastic attitude, if you are fast and accurate...there is work out there for you.
Put your experience to work at some of the best agencies and studios in Auckland and relish the variety that freelance offers.
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P0920Intermediate to Senior Designer
Looking for an exceptional intermediate to senior designer for boutique agency. Does your portfolio scream innovative, contemporary, edgy and stylish design which is crafted to the highest level with exposure to print and web projects? This role will give you the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting local and international brands and push the boundaries of creativity.
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P0906Senior Digital Artist
Fit into an agency with a very bright future, based in fantastic contemporary offices in the heart of creative Parnell. There is a car park provided and you will also have the pleasure of working with a couple of very experienced industry legends.
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F0704freelance designers and mac ops
Portfolio will make it easy for you. We pay your tax. We find freelance roles for you in a variety of agencies. We pay you weekly and can offer you freelance work while we help you secure your perfect permanent role. And it is free to be registered with us!
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P09163 positions - Jnr / Int / Snr Mac Ops
Three fantastic positions available with one of New Zealand's top retail advertising agencies. Following the acquisition of a new and well known retail client this agency needs 3 new superstar Mac operators to join their studio.
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P0915Senior Production / Traffic Manager
Hot, outgoing, fun ad agency seeks intelligent, good looking, accomplished production person to make sweet music with. Must have good time management, be capable of holding a decent conversation, open minded and willing to get along with all my multiple personalities.... Lets meet up and chat over a coffee
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P0918Studio Team Leader - Retail
Top retail client seeks a switched on & hands on Studio Team Leader. As well being an inspirational team leader (not in the Tony Robbins kind of way) with enviable experience managing a studio you will be a talented designer who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. This is a great team to be a part of so like them you will have a great attitude and work ethic. Do you have impeccable attention to detail, great inter-personal skills (in other words people enjoy working with you) and solid design skills, do we have the role for you...
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P0820graphic designer - senior
Dream job alert! Niche creative studio are looking for a hot design to work on some of the hottest international brands. Be responsible for leading design projects and mentoring junior team members and work in fantastic offices in central Auckland. You'll be creatively stimulated every day in a boutique environment.
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P0919Super Senior Suit
Are you an exceptional client service person, with a genuine can-do attitude? Either at Senior Account Manager or Account Director level. Must have the x-factor and be prepared to over-deliver!
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P0919 Apply Now ShareSuper Senior Suit
closeIf you’re an exceptional client service person, with a genuine can-do attitude – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our client is looking for a very hands-on suit – either at Senior Account Manager or Account Director level who has the x-factor. You’ll need to have plenty of experience with design and print, and can work across a diverse range of clients on anything from a TVC through to POS, brand identity, events, web or social media. You’ll be a ‘yes’ kind of person, who can not only deliver, but deliver bigger, better, and before the deadline! Our successful candidate will need to be fast, super-organised, smart, proactive and driven.
The agency is made up of a small tight-knit team who work collaboratively so it’s essential you are a team player and that you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.
If you have plenty of relevant experience and you’re ready for a new challenge, get in touch!
Send your CV to Carolyn@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.
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P0920 Apply Now ShareIntermediate to Senior Designer
closeFor this role, we are looking for a designer who is truly at the top of their game. The environment you would be stepping into is creatively stimulating and you'll never be bored with the range of client work that comes through this studio. It offers an awesome opportunity to join a highly regarded award winning branding design agency. There is huge potential to develop as the company is growing fast and they have further plans for the future.
You’ll need to be, both conceptual and a craftsperson, who can deliver strong creative results – for print and web - which stand out from the crowd.
An outgoing personality, solid design experience and a hot portfolio are what our client is looking for. A passion for music, arts, film, and most things creative would be a prerequisite. If you are a hot intermediate or emerging senior designer, and have the desire to work with the best the industry has to offer, this could be the perfect role for you.
They're a small-medium growing team in a boutique style design agency, who have loads of passion and a desire to deliver the best. For this role you will need to have an enthusiasm for, and an understanding of, branding as well as the ability to implement this through a range of collateral and integrated media.
If you are ready to push your creative boundaries and have the excitement and energy to offer… then please contact Sarah Adams at Portfolio Recruitment to discuss this position in further detail.
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P0918 Apply Now ShareStudio Team Leader - Retail
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- Leading retail company
- In-house studio
- Hands on leadership role
Our market leading retail client is looking for a fantastic Studio Team Leader to oversee the overall Design Studio function of one of their National Studio teams. The team produces regular advertising material, circulars, newspaper advertisements, point of sale, bespoke ticketing, e-marketing, newsletters and anything else that pops up (and projects will pop up!)
This is very much a hands on role; so as well as being a star Team Leader who has experience managing studio processes you will be a talented designer who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. This is a great team to be a part of so like them you will have a great attitude and work ethic.
On the design side you will be whiz in:
- In Design
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
You will also have impeccable attention to detail and solid inter-personal skills; you will produce work that is of the highest standard and do it in friendly and engaging manner. In other words people will enjoy working with you and you’ll bring out the best in the people you oversee.
So if the above sounds just like you please contact Kate Murdoch at Portfolio Recruitment and supply an inspiring CV and portfolio saved as a PDF no bigger than 3mb showcasing amazing leadership experience and design work. You can contact Kate at kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz to find out more.
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P0916 Apply Now Share3 positions - Jnr / Int / Snr Mac Ops
closeThe first position is for a junior Mac operator; you will ideally already have at least 1 to 2 years commercial experience under your belt, preferably on retail clients but this is not essential. You will have completed some tertiary study and have a thorough understanding of the CS packages, including Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
The second role is for a superstar intermediate Mac operator with proven retail experience. You will ideally have a minimum of 3-4 years commercial experience working on retail clients along with the ability to work as part of a team.
And lastly they are looking for a crash hot senior Mac op with a vast experience working on retail advertising including catalogues, pos and press. So if you love the fast pace of advertising and you’re happy to juggle and be responsible for your own work and clients, then this could be a great job for you.
This is a fast paced environment and would suit people who thrive on getting great results while working to very fast and tight deadlines. You will be proactive and eager to learn and grow in these roles. You will also have a great attitude, personality and team fit is very important to our client. For each of these positions you will need to have a thorough understanding of the CS packages, including Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Pre press & dispatching to print knowledge is also required, and you need to have a great eye for detail and a lot of initiative.
These are great opportunities to get into an award winning and well regarded agency so don’t delay or you could miss out! Please contact Sarah Adams on sarah@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz to take things further.
If you do not fit the above criteria or do not currently reside in NZ, or if you do not have the relevant working Visa we will not reply to your application.
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P0915 Apply Now ShareSenior Production / Traffic Manager
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Our client is a well established busy Auckland based retail agency, with an impressive client list. They are looking for a new senior print production / traffic manager to join their team and work on one of their large retail clients.
This role will be responsible for co-ordinating all print briefs and materials from various departments, working closely with the creative and account management teams – ensuring timelines and deadlines are clearly communicated and adhered to.
You will be experienced scheduling and estimating jobs, and have excellent attention to detail.
Ideally you would have previous experience in a similar agency role and be used to a vary fast pace, or perhaps you come from the print company side but either way you will have an outgoing, confident and mature personality, with the ability to get on with a wide range of people.
If you have previous print production experience and would like to work as part of this exciting, busy ad agency, then please send your cv to Sarah Adams, email sarah@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.
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P0906 Apply Now ShareSenior Digital Artist
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Exercise your extensive artworking skill set in a talented and forward thinking environment where 'doing' is the main priority. This is an opportunity to help raise standards, contribute ideas, focus on solutions and show case your artworking ability beyond just being a traditional 'Mac Operator.'
This boutique advertising and design agency are looking for someone who not only has the expected high end artworking abilities of someone at your level, but someone with more strings to their bow. Tie in some motion experience, can you take a good photo at a shoot perhaps? Opportunities are endless here to play to your strengths, enjoy your work and continue to extend and challenge what you know.
You must have super human strengths in the following:
- Indesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Social Media and App work
In order to produce artwork and digital files!
Your knowledge will also ideally extend and not be limited to:
- Motion
- Flash
- Editing
This will initially be a freelance role, with the view to the right person going permanent. So it gives you an opportunity to shine, make everything count, go the extra mile, surprise and delight and be brilliant on the basics - as well as adding more to an already charming company.
High end and extensive experience as a creative artworker is a must for this role, along with a mature attitude, great (if not a little special) sense of humour and the ability to elevate the conversation.
Please send your details, either in a PDF (no bigger than 5MB) or website...please don't send a Word Document!
Email annie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz
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P0820 Apply Now Sharegraphic designer - senior
close* Dream job for one hot designer
Niche creative studio working with some of the hottest international brands wants to add another to their fun, talented team.
You'll need to have a hot portfolio of innovative and well crafted work, but in return you'll be creatively stimulated, and work across a range of boutique brands. This is a senior role and will have responsibility for leading design projects and mentoring of junior team members.
A competitive salary is offered for the right person.
We must receive your CV and a PDF portfolio - no bigger than 3mb.
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F0817 Apply Now Sharemac operator / finished artist - freelance
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Not any old truck driver! If you have solid skills across the board, a fantastic attitude, if you are fast and accurate...there is work out there for you.
We are currently looking for great new Mac operators/finished artists to join our freelance team. Put your experience to work at some of the best agencies and studios in Auckland and relish the variety that freelance offers.
Do you have an eye for design, FMCG packaging work, solid long doc experience, brand roll out or retail expertise?
To find our more about how freelance works through Portfolio Recruitment email Annie McCulloch annie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz
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P0737 Apply Now Sharesenior designer - christchurch
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* Award winning TTL Agency with strong design brand focus
* Fantastic career opportunity
* Awesome collaborative environment
Our client, a market leading, award winning agency based in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Designer to join their team. They have a reputation for innovative, high quality, results focused work, and have gained international exposure as an award winning agency. They have a varied client base of national and international brands.
You'll need broad brand development experience across all channels. Your work will be idea based and show your strong conceptual ability. High levels of typographic and art direction skills are essential to meet the high standards of this company.
The right candidate will have a top portfolio showing high quality branding work - of award winning level, or the potential to do so. This is a fantastic opportunity to step your career up a level and work with a fun, talented team. Ideally you'll have great communication/presenation skills and enjoy meeting/liaising with clients, but of course producing amazing design solutions is the most important strength.
Contact Debbie Kitson debbie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz at Portfolio Recruitment attaching your CV and portfolio as a pdf (no larger than 3MB please) - or as a weblink
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F0704 Apply Now Sharefreelance designers and mac ops
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* we make it easy for you
* we pay your tax
* we find freelance roles for you
At Portfolio Recruitment we work closely with New Zealand's best design and advertising agencies as well as prestigious and well known corporate companies.
If you are an experienced Art Director, Graphic Designer or Mac Operator, with at least 3 years experience - then we would love to hear from you.
As we work with the best of the best in the industry, we have the same expectations from our freelancers - and want to work with best! If you are an amazing Graphic Designer or a Mac Op with commercial agency experience and a portfolio of work to prove it - then get in touch with us.
Why register with Portfolio?
* we can offer you a variety of opportunities
* we respect the need for you to be flexible and work with you
* we pay you weekly
* we can offer you freelance while we help you secure your perfect permanent role
* we don't charge you to be registered with us
All we ask of you is:-
* that you provide us with your CV and PDF portfolio (no bigger than 5mb please) or your weblink.
* have a minimum of three years commercial experience
* be able to hit the ground running! Your experience and expertise will enable you to go into any studio and get on with what is required of you
* be flexible and have an open mind and positive attitude
Contact Annie McCulloch, Portfolio's Freelance Co-ordinator - email your details to annie@portfoliorecruit.co.nz and let's see if we can work together!
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