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Intermediate Designer P0776
* Fast growing company
* Work with the best in the industry
* Chance to stretch your creative talents with great clients

My client, a fast growing design agency is looking for an outstanding Intermediate Designer to join their team.

You will not only be a great conceptual designer but, will also have great artworking skills and the ability to take direction and deliver strong creative work. You will ideally have 4 years minimum commercial experience as a designer and have a sound understanding of InDesign, and the CS packages, including Photoshop and Illustrator. Web and digital skills would also be beneficial.

There is huge potential to develop in this role as the company is growing fast and they have further plans for the future. An easy going personality, solid design experience and a hot portfolio are what our client is looking for. If you are a hot intermediate and have the desire to work with the best the industry has to offer, this could be the perfect role for you.

You'll have a fantastic portfolio demonstrating great design and Mac skills. If this sounds like the perfect role for you don't delay - contact Kate at kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.

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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 apply to your application. Apply Now >
Freelance Mac Operators & Mac Designers F0775
We are always on the look out for excellent art workers with strong experience in advertising and/or graphic design who are available for freelance.

If you have at least three years solid agency experience, have excellent attention to detail, consider yourself to be fast and accurate on the Mac with a great eye for design and layout send in your details.

We need people who have a positive and flexible attitude and who are keen to work in a variety of studio environments on both short term and short notice assignments as well longer assignments - and everything in between!

Portfolio Recruitment have a variety of clients from boutique design agencies and well known advertising agencies to in house corporate studios.

Please email your CV/Portfolio no bigger than 5mb to Annie McCulloch annie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz Apply Now >
Intermediate Designer P0774
Our client, one of the leading strategic brand agencies, is seeking a talented designer with strong branding skills to join their team.

You'll be working with a passionate, highly creative and awarded Design Director who will guide and aid in your development. Projects will be broad reaching and working with high profile local and international brands.

It is essential you have at least 3 years commercial experience and a portfolio that shows high quality brand identity and implementation work.

If you think you have what it takes send your CV and portfolio (either as a pdf - pref no more than 3mb - or a weblink) to Kate Murdoch kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz Apply Now >
Intermediate Designer P0773
Our client, an innovative creative studio have an amazing opportunity for a talented designer who can work across print and digital to join their team. Their work is contemporary and covers a range of clients of a corporate and boutique nature.

They're a medium sized team, are forward thinking, yet professional and have a fun open plan environment.

You'll have at least 4 years commercial experience and a portfolio showing strong branding work showing great thinking and strong visual skills and the ability to apply this to the full range of media.

If you think you have what it takes send your CV and portfolio (as a pdf - preferably under 3mb - or weblink) to Debbie Kitson - debbie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz Apply Now >
Intermediate Brand Designer P0772
Our client, a leading design and digital agency are looking for an intermediate brand designer to fill a new spot in their team. They are looking for creative people who want to create incredible design that steps outside of traditional print and into digital and customer focussed experience. If you want to work in an agency that will push the boundaries of what you know and win awards along the way, this could be the job for you.


You would be part of a close design team and be prepared to put as much enthusiasm into the basics as you are into crafting. You also need to be confident to handle strategy and work across both brand and digital to interpret and develop design solutions.


It is essential you are able to deal with and engage clients and take direction and collaborate with your peers. You need to have at least two years solid design agency experience and an outstanding portfolio that demonstrates your already strong brand knowledge and your capability of designing with the audience in mind.


Email your CV/Portfolio that is no bigger than 5mb or your website link to Debbie Kitson Debbie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz
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Senior Brand Designer P0771
Our client, a leading design and digital agency are looking for a senior brand designer to join their Auckland office.


You must have at least five years design agency experience for this role and be able to produce a portfolio that demonstrates not only your strong conceptual ability but your strategic focus as well.


They are looking for an intelligent thinker and experienced crafter who can work on a project from its very beginning right through to its launch. Ideally you'll have a holistic approach to be able to create experiences across multiple touch points for the end audience. You will be comfortable across both brand and digital and be able to easily work across a variety of clients and solve design problems.


This is a significant role in a creative and effective design agency that are evolving.


Email your CV/Portfolio that is no bigger than 5mb or your website link to Debbie Kitson Debbie@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz
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Graphic Designer/Team Leader P0770
* Hamilton based role
* Fast growing New Zealand company
* Great opportunity

My client, a successful New Zealand online company is looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic Graphic Designer/Team Leader to join their rapidly growing company.

You will not only be a great conceptual designer but, also have great artworking skills and the ability to manage a diverse team of creative's. You will ideally have 5 years minimum commercial experience as a designer and have a sound understanding of InDesign, and the CS packages, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

You will have proven experience as a graphic designer for digital media, be methodical and organised in your approach to your work, have great attention to detail and very strong communication skills. For this role you will need to have a passion for design and be ready to lead their inhouse design team.

You'll have a fantastic portfolio demonstrating great design and Mac skills. If this sounds like the perfect role for you don't delay - contact Kate at kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.

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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 apply to your application. Apply Now >
Designer/Art Director P0769
* Healthcare Communications Agency
* Variety of Clients
* Gorgeous offices

My client a growing healthcare communications agency is looking for a fantastic designer/art director to join their busy team.

Ideally they would like a talented designer with advertising, studio management and art direction experience. You will need to have excellent crafting and conceptual ability, coupled with strong Mac and digital skills, and the ability to interact with colleagues and clients. Your portfolio will show your ability to produce polished design work of a corporate/advertising nature. You will have a great eye for detail and will have strong layout skills. You will also be very organised and systematic in your approach to your work. You will have at least 4 years commercial graphic design experience.

If you are a focused, passionate designer who would like to grow in their next role then this could be the position for you. Please contact Kate Murdoch at Portfolio Recruitment to discuss this position in further detail, email kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz or apply online.

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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 apply to your application.
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Intermediate Designer P0765
* Design & Print Company
* Varied role
* North Shore Location

Our client, a successful design, print & signage company seeks an intermediate designer with 4 years minimum industry experience to join their busy studio.

You will deal in all areas of design, print & signage for the companies various clients therefore it is essential that you have excellent design & time management skills. You will be interacting with a range of people, so you will need to have a professional and mature attitude. This is a job with a fun & creative team and they are looking for someone who is passionate about design and ready to take their career to the next level.

Your Mac skills will be of the highest level and you'll be proficient in the full range of CS packages (Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). It is essential that you have an excellent eye for detail and design as this is a crucial part of the role.

If this is the role you have been looking for then please contact Kate Murdoch at Portfolio Recruitment to discuss this position in further detail, email kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz or apply online.

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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 apply to your application. Apply Now >
Intermediate/Senior Designer P0764
* Well regarded Design Studio
* Working on Blue Chip Corporate Clients
* Take your career to the next level

Our client is a well regarded design agency who has a range of corporate client accounts - they are looking for a high end intermediate or senior level graphic designer with strong typographic and conceptual ability with a corporate bent, to join their mid-sized centrally located team. This is a great opportunity to take your career to new level.

The projects are integrated and varied, and you will work closely with the creative and client service team to deliver strong creative solutions.

You will need to have excellent crafting and conceptual ability, coupled with strong Mac skills, and the ability to interact with colleagues and clients. Your portfolio will show your ability to produce stylish design work of a corporate nature and in particular will show corporate publication work. You'll be design qualified and have at least 4 years commercial graphic design experience.

If this is the role you have been looking for then please contact Kate Murdoch at Portfolio Recruitment to discuss this position in further detail, email kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz or apply online.

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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 apply to your application. Apply Now >
Art Director P0761
* Art Director
* Publishing industry
* Creative role

My client, a successful communications agency is looking for an outstanding Art Director to join their award winning team.

You will work across all aspects of publishing design for the company with specific responsibility for the design of a very successful magazine title. You will also work across the company's other titles as required and on print, web design, retail advertising and digital signage design. As well as being a great Art Director you will also be a fantastic 'hands on' designer! You will have a sound understanding of InDesign, and the CS packages, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Your portfolio will demonstrate a strong publishing background working as an Art Director. Your portfolio will also highlight your ability to put together a great publication as well as other print collateral.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you don't delay - contact Sarah and Kate at sarahandkate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.

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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 apply to your application. Apply Now >
Intermediate Designer P0759
* Dunedin based role
* Leading creative company
* Varied and exciting role

Fantastic opportunity to join one of Dunedin's leading advertising agencies. Our client is looking for an exceptional Intermediate Graphic Designer to come on board and join their team. You will be a strong Graphic Designer with studio experience and the ability to craft exceptional design work.

You will design across both print and interactive platforms however, interactive training would be provided should the successful candidate require it. You will work across brand asset design, brand applications, marketing collateral, identity design, brochures, reports, signage and advertisements. You will be a confident Intermediate Designer who can hit the ground running, work well within a team and roll out a huge amount of work in a fast paced environment.

You will need to have outstanding technical skills, a sound knowledge of the CS packages and be very strong in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in particular.

If you have a great eye for design, a hot portfolio and would like to join one of Dunedin's finest agencies- please send your CV and portfolio (no more than 3mb) to kate@portfoliorecruitment.co.nz, apply online or visit our website www.portfoliorecruitment.co.nz.

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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 apply to your application.
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Graphic Designer - Intermediate P0756
* Hot branding design team
* Opportunity to work on cutting edge projects
* Fun, close knit team environment

Does your portfolio show strengths in branding and 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.

If you believe your work can cut it on the international stage and you've got a minimum of 4 years commercial experience and can provide a portfolio of work covering a variety of branding, communications work, as well as a great attitude and sense of humour, this is one of the best opportunities around!

The environment is creatively stimulating and you'll never be bored with the range of high end client work that comes through this studio.

A competitive salary is offered for the right person.

We must receive your CV and a PDF portfolio - no bigger than 3mb.

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 apply to your application.
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Freelance Designers - Intermediate & Senior F0753
Calling awesome mid level to senior level graphic designers - if you have at least five years design industry experience and are available for freelance work get your portfolio together!


We have a variety of design agency, advertising agency and corporate clients who often require excellent designers for assignments. So there are opportunities to work with senior level creative's rolling out some great projects or be involved as a creative lead. If you have brand/identity, FMCG, corporate and retail design experience email us now.


We don't have joining fees and we pay our freelancers on a weekly basis!


Please email Annie McCulloch with your PDF CV and Portfolio or a web link with your work. Please ensure your PDF is no bigger than 5mb.
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Senior Designer - Christchurch P0737
* 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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Freelance Designers and Mac ops F0704
Come and Freelance with Portfolio

* 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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PhotoShop Specialist Mac Op F0511
Are you a Photoshop specialist Mac op? If you have high end retouching skills, good solid design and advertising industry experience and are interested in freelance work please send your PDF portfolio (no bigger than 5mb) and CV to annie@portfoliorecruit.co.nz Apply Now >
Are you going overseas to the UK or Australia? INT0131
If you are top of the range, in both design and advertising and are registered with Portfolio, let us know your travel plans as we have affiliations in the UK and Australia, and may be able to assist you in this area. Apply Now >