Designer | Art Director

Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.  

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive - creating a vibrant and connected Auckland.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Designer / Art Director to join Creative@AT; Auckland Transport's talented in-house team of creative thinkers and makers.

In this role you'll be responsible for creating outstanding insightful concepts with visual impact and taking them through to finished art. You'll also collaborate closely with other members of the Creative@AT team and internal stakeholders.

You'll be creating components for projects that are visually appealing and on-brand. You'll be designing and art directing a wide range of work including: brand, retail, collateral across print and digital media and more - with motion graphics work involved too.

You'll also be involved in overseeing the creative aspects of a project and collaborating with other creative professionals. This is a real opportunity to have an impact at a brand level and help shape Auckland's exciting future.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

As a seasoned pro, you'll bring solid experience as an Art Director/Senior Designer in advertising or similar creative industries. You'll also bring:

Solid experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Motion graphics experience and examples of your work
Enthusiasm to be part of our team and be a team player
Great knowledge of design principles and creative concepting
Recent experience in advertising and/or a design-related organisation
Skills in preparing work for client presentations
The ability to take the lead on a project and to think strategically
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Loads of curiosity, excellent collaboration skills and a passion for craft
If you're ready to join an amazing team and make award winning work that resonates and excites Aucklanders, we want to hear from you!

Applicants must include a link to their portfolio of work to be considered for this role.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

Investment in your professional development and training 
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance 
Health and Wellbeing benefits 
Professional memberships 
AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau. Read more