Senior Graphic Designer (Motion) at Rik and Ralph – Australia

About the job We are looking for an established and talented full time Senior Graphic Designer specialised in motion design who believes that nothing is impossible. You’ll work on a diverse mix of brands and campaigns for Rik & Ralph, building creative strategy and campaigns that push boundaries and exceed expectations. This is a role where your experience, ideas, technical skills, and eye for detail will help deliver impactful creative that people love. This is an exciting opportunity for an ideas-driven creative, with exceptional communication skills who has a passion for design and brands. Core focus areas: 1. Lead & ConceptBig Idea Thinking: Develop "elevated" integrated creative campaigns from concept to execution. You’ll take complex briefs (often involving global clients) and turn them into simple, bold, and culturally relevant stories.The "Strategic Brain": unlike traditional teams, you will work closely with our team of creatives to ensure ideas aren't just "cool” they are "on strategy," informed by market data, and designed to solve real business problems.2. Craft & ExecutionWorld Class Standards: whether it’s developing impactful visuals, motion content or compelling narrative, your work must be production ready and work seamlessly across traditional and nontraditional platforms.Specialist Collaboration: oversee the creative process end-to-end for key projects.Attention to detail: ensure every detail matters even the finer ones that add the finishing touches to craft the bigger picture. Design and animate motion graphics for promotions across DOOH, TVC, socials and presentations and infographic videos. Develop storyboards to conceptualise and plan animation, pacing and visual narratives.Interpret creative briefs and translate them into strong motion conceptsCreate engaging animations that bring brand stories and messages to lifeApply strong animation principles, timing and pacing to elevate storytellingRefine and finalise deliverables based on feedback and client needs 3. Partnership & PresenceBuy-in: present with confidence to management and key stakeholders to influence buy in for creative concepts and strategy. You don't just "show" work; you articulate the why behind it, inspiring buy in through logic and passion.Collaboration: work in partnership with the team, management and clients to develop, pitch and execute ideas and projects.Positive proactive approach: nothing is impossible, you take a positive approach to feedback, to continuously learn and provide ongoing support and mentorship to the team, to deliver the best outcomes to our clients. What You’ll BringAn established creative with 5+ years of experience in a high performing advertising or creative environment is essential. Culture Obsession: A deep passion for social and technological trends. You know what’s shaping the conversation in the global creative, media and brand landscape.Technical Excellence as a master of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) with a meticulous eye for design, colour theory, typography, photographyAdvanced proficiency in After Effects AI tools or workflow experience is a plus (e.g. AI-assisted image generation, video production and ideation)A strong eye for design, composition, movement and detail Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills in design, with experience in premium finishing, editing, motion/still graphic development.Proven record in producing winning presentations and pitching decks Dynamic Operators: The organisational skills to balance multiple high pressure projects concurrently within timelines without breaking a sweat. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to receive and incorporate feedback, adapt to edits, and navigate shifts in creative direction.Focus on the finer details when executing and refining the elements to execute big picture projects. Why Rik & Ralph?Work on world class campaigns in a space where intellectual honesty is the baseline and creative passion is the fuel. At Rik & Ralph, we’re proud of our diverse team and the hybrid freedom we give them. We know that when our people thrive, our partners win. Come make a difference with us. How to Apply Send your cover letter, CV, and portfolio (PDF and a link to your portfolio website or a download link of your motion portfolio) to info@rikandralph.com with the subject line: Application – Senior Designer(Motion). Applications without a portfolio will not be considered and applicants are required to have current working rights as per, relevant Australian government legislation. We’re accepting applications now and we would love to hear more about you. Rik and Ralph is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.