Senior Design Manager

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.

We are looking for a Senior Design Manager to shape our design strategy, lead a high-performing team, and drive significant business impact for our Audience growth team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring a unified design strategy, vision, and roadmap for the design stream, focusing on long-term planning and aligning design efforts of our brand, retention and engagement teams with the strategic goals of the Audience Growth team and Publishing more broadly.

The ideal candidate will have extensive design and leadership experience, and a passion for aligning design with strategic business goals. 

Day to day you will:

• Shape and drive the overarching design vision across multiple programs, aligning design direction with executive-level business strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership as the senior point of contact to define design priorities and resource allocation.
• Act as a strategic partner with Brand, Engagement, Editorial, and Product teams to seamlessly integrate creative work into broader marketing initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of comprehensive brand guidelines and design systems for marketing applications.
• Proactively manage multiple stakeholders and priorities using effective project management methodologies 
• Own design budgets, resource allocation models, and ensure ROI on design investments.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in design in a leadership or management position.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of design principles, user-centered design processes, and successful projects that demonstrate impact on user growth or engagement metrics.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and technology.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing design teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Experience in managing multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining quality standards.
• Experience in managing budgets and adept at utilising resource allocation models.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align design efforts with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign at a minimum) and Figma on a Mac-based network.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive, and adaptive design.
• Experience in social and mobile-first environments.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

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.