Senior Designer (Brand & Packaging)

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Pink Pony Creative is a brand identity studio based in Orewa, Auckland. We don't just design brands—we build the worlds they live in. Complete, considered, and designed to perform everywhere that matters. We work with ambitious businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States —spanning candy, beauty, hospitality, food, fitness, pet products and more. We deliver visual identities, packaging systems, and brand worlds that don't just look good. They lead. Through strong brand positioning and the power of social media, we've built an international client base and secured exciting global opportunities. With continued growth, we're ready to bring in a talented Senior Brand & Packaging Designer—someone driven by design, creativity, and a genuine passion for branding, ready to step into the next version of themselves. Salary band is $90,000-$120,000 NZD depending on experience. What We Value Our culture is built on three core pillars: Creativity. We develop distinctive brand ideas that push beyond the expected. Communication. We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and understand our clients at a detailed level. Reliability. We deliver on time and uphold a consistently high standard of work. The Role This is a senior creative leadership role. You'll lead branding projects from a creative standpoint, elevate concepts, and develop the design systems that hold a brand world together. You'll set the standard — and bring the team with you. A typical day could include: Leading brand identity projects from concept to completion Elevating concepts and building cohesive design systems Ensuring consistency and quality across every deliverable Mentoring and supporting designers across the team Acting as the first point of creative support, helping resolve creative blocks Partnering with our account and project management functions to prioritise creative workflows Contributing to process improvements across the creative team You’ll be trusted with real authority: to give feedback and creative direction, to challenge and elevate the team's work, to guide improvements to how we work, and to represent the creative team in internal matters. What Success Looks Like Stronger, more cohesive creative output across the studio Designers who are growing faster and developing under your guidance A creative team that runs with confidence Consistent quality across every project A design team that feels genuinely supported in its work Your Skills & Experience 5–8+ years experience in a senior design role Proven experience in brand strategy, brand identity design and packaging design Experience in leading projects and elevating the work of those around you Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop The ability to create original, thoughtful, and meaningful design solutions We're looking for someone who understands brand systems—not just standalone assets. You Are A natural creative leader, confident setting direction and lifting a team Self-motivated and proactive Highly organised, with strong time management skills Confident communicating with clients and team members Conceptually strong, with the drive to execute clever ideas at a high level Passionate about creating work that stands out and stands for something The Details This is a full-time, in-office role based in Orewa, Auckland with one remote day per week. Applicants must be able to work from our studio. The role is fast-paced and varied, working across multiple industries alongside a tight, talented team. Remuneration is based on skill and experience. Ready to ride? Serious applicants only. To learn more about us: www.pinkponycreative.com Instagram: @kristy.thepinkpony and @pinkponycreative TikTok: @pinkponycreative #J-18808-Ljbffr