Senior Designer

Boutique Design Studio Seeks Exceptional Senior Designer

You believe good design earns its place.

That strategy gives creativity direction. That curiosity leads to better ideas. And that the most memorable brands aren't built on trends, they're built on thoughtful thinking.

You care just as much about the why as the what. You bring high standards without a big ego, take ownership without waiting to be asked, and know that the smallest details often have the biggest impact.

You're mildly offended by typos. You appreciate beautifully kerned menus. And yes, you've interrupted a conversation to identify a typeface in the wild. We completely understand.

Who is GMD Studio?

We're a small independent studio with big ambitions. We partner with founders who care deeply about what they're building, and they expect the same from us.

We don't believe design is the finish line. We believe it's a tool to help businesses grow. That means asking better questions. Thinking commercially. Sweating the details. Creating brands that people don't just admire, but remember, trust and choose.

Around here, curiosity is part of the job. Not just curiosity about design. Curiosity about people. Business. Psychology. Culture. Technology. Because the best designers we've met are curious people first. Design just happens to be how they make sense of the world.

We're building a studio where quality beats quantity, ideas matter more than hierarchy, and kindness and high standards happily coexist.

We're also a remote-first team, and most of us work Australian hours ? so we're looking for someone who can maintain meaningful overlap with the rest of the team during the day. Beyond that, we trust people to manage their own time, communicate openly and do their best work wherever they're most productive. Sometimes that's from home. Sometimes it's a café. Sometimes it's a co-working space.

How you'll spend your time

• Lead branding projects from strategy through to final delivery, taking ownership of the creative process from start to finish.
• Translate strategy into thoughtful, commercially effective brand identities, websites, packaging and digital experiences.
• Present your work confidently, helping clients understand not just what you're proposing, but why.
• Create design systems that are practical, scalable and easy for clients to use long after the project is complete.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and strategic conversations, bringing ideas that strengthen both the work and the studio.
• Collaborate with developers, freelancers and specialists, providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback where needed.
• Mentor junior designers by sharing knowledge, encouraging growth and helping raise the standard of work across the team.
• Manage your time confidently across multiple projects while maintaining an exceptional level of craft and attention to detail.
• Look for opportunities to improve how we work, whether that's refining a process, testing a new tool or suggesting a better way of doing something.
• Contribute to the growth of GMD Studio through marketing initiatives, case studies, thought leadership and internal studio projects.

What you've done before

You don't need to have done everything. But you'll probably bring most of these:

• 5+ years of experience in branding, graphic design or a similar creative role (agency experience is highly regarded).
• A portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, strong concepts and exceptional visual craft.
• Confidence creating complete brand identity systems, from initial strategy through to implementation.
• A deep understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition and visual storytelling.
• Strong packaging design experience, including preparing artwork for print and production.
• Experience designing responsive websites and digital experiences in Figma.
• Confidence handing projects over to developers with organised, implementation-ready design files.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop).
• A strong understanding of both digital and print production.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to articulate and defend your thinking.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• An interest in emerging technology, AI, design trends and cultural shifts, balanced with the ability to think beyond trends.
• The ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while collaborating openly with clients and the wider team.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a genuine pride in producing polished, high-quality work.

The kind of person who thrives here

• You communicate clearly, give thoughtful feedback and enjoy collaborating with clients, developers and teammates.
• You're excited by learning, whether that's a new technology, a different way of thinking or a skill that makes you better at your craft.
• You see feedback as an opportunity to improve, not something to defend against.
• You genuinely enjoy helping the people around you do their best work.
• You care about building long-term relationships with clients, not just delivering projects.
• You want to be part of building a studio, not just filling a role.

Or, to put it simply... We're looking for someone who's kind, curious, commercially minded and quietly obsessed with doing great work. The rest, we'll figure out together.

How to apply

Send your portfolio (and a short note on why this role caught your eye) to hello@gmdstudio.co.

If this sounds like you but you don't tick every box, apply anyway ? we're more interested in how you think than a perfect checklist.