Senior Brand & Design Lead

Pedestrian Group, Nine’s youth-focused brand, connects with millions of young Australians through diverse content in culture, tech, gaming, fashion, and more. By joining us you will work with and learn from the brightest minds to create ground breaking content that pushes boundaries and enables young Aussies to feel seen, informed, entertained and understood.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Fuel your passion for graphic design and brand elevation as our Senior Brand and Design Lead, where you'll lead innovative visual strategies across Pedestrian Group's diverse brands and formats. Leveraging your deep understanding of design principles and youth culture, you'll lead the Studio team in shaping distinctive brand identities and executing impactful creative across digital, print, social, and experiential platforms. 
This is your opportunity to drive the visual future of a leading youth media company.

Day to day you will:

• Champion high-standard visual storytelling that embodies Pedestrian Group's tone and values.
• Design and execute commercial campaign assets
• Lead creative direction for brand campaigns, editorial franchises, and key events.
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process, from concept to delivery across various projects.
• Ensure design outputs meet strategic objectives while pushing creative boundaries.
• Uphold and evolve brand visual identities, ensuring consistent application and adaptation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to foster a creative and innovative environment.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align creative strategies with business goals and manage project timelines and resources.
• Stay informed on design trends to continuously evolve Pedestrian Group's visual output.
   

What you’ll bring: 

• Proven experience leading design strategy across multiple brands and formats.
• Strong proficiency in design tools (Adobe Suite, Figma, Canva, Google Suite) and a solid grasp of visual design principles.
• Ability to collaborate with developers on digital and motion design, balancing creativity with practical execution.
• Experience managing and inspiring teams and briefing freelancers, fostering positive working relationships and guiding them to creative excellence.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• A deep understanding of youth culture and media trends.
• Ability to identify and source freelance talent.
   

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.