Freelance Graphic Designer

Who we are:

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 13 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our latest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 300 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.



Role Information:

Glitch Productions is seeking a talented graphic designer to develop assets for their marketing, merchandising, and brand departments. The role will involve designing promotional graphics, brand assets and packaging for Glitch and their popular IPs, including The Amazing Digital Circus, Murder Drones and future shows. Ensuring all designs are exciting, engaging and visually consistent to the respective brand.



Your duties will include:

Designing enticing promotional material for our social media streams that include marketing Glitch’s shows, events and their merchandise products.
Develop design concepts, graphics, and layouts for our branding and merchandising teams including product packaging and brand assets i.e. brand bibles, pitch decks, patterns and icons.
Collaborate with creative leads and other stakeholders to understand design needs and goals and iterate on new and existing designs.
Preparing files for licensing, promotional and partnership use such as vectorising existing brand graphics or ensuring the correct dimensions of design material for print.


A successful candidate will have:

Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
Strong typography and layout design skills.
Excellent understanding and application of color theory.
Keen artistic vision for harmonizing visual elements from existing brands into cohesive, aesthetically pleasing designs.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Be extremely organized and have a strong work ethic.
Engaging personality and willingness to learn.
Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things.


Bonus Skills:

Strong stakeholder management and time management skills.
An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd’ culture.


What we offer:

A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
Paid for gym memberships.
Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
A diverse team that values independent input and career development.


Our values

Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values:



Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.



Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.



Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.



Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.



At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.



We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.



Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!



Note to recruiters: At this time, we kindly request that agencies do not reach out regarding this position. Read more