Visual Communication Designer - Christchurch

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, design, and environmental consultingStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, design, and environmental consulting.Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, design, and environmental consulting. Our visual communication design team works across Aotearoa and Australia, implementing Stantec’s visual brand guidelines to develop collateral that enhances Stantec’s brand presence, public image and professional reputation.  

Your Opportunity 

For many, communicating ideas, emotions, and meaning without saying a word is next to impossible. For a visual communication designer, the sky’s the limit. That’s why the person in this role is key to helping position our brand resourcefully and effectively.

Around here, a Visual Communication Designer (VCD) provides creative services to help bring our campaigns and proposals to life. By artfully developing and executing design solutions, this person understands and applies our brand across print, online, and visual mediums.

Your Key Responsibilities 

Brand Applications

·         Support design and development of brand-compliant collateral, including:

 §  Proposal, and external presentation material like charts, graphs and layouts.

§  Digital assets and infographics.

§  Special event collateral including merchandise, invitations, and conference booth promotional content.

§  Marketing and campaign collateral for social media and brochures, including photography and video editing.

·         Contribute to brainstorming sessions and assist with related company-wide initiatives as required.

·         Act as a photography and video point of contact as required.

Design Principles

·         Collaborate with the VCD design team and share in-progress designs for feedback.

·         Give design tips to marketing colleagues through team meetings and ongoing project support.

·         Thoughtfully incorporate feedback from internal clients and respond with well-considered options.

·         Proactively promote understanding of our brand guidelines and design best practice with internal clients.

·         Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies and design software.

Task Management

·         Manage and complete work on time to brand guidelines.

·         Coordinate with design team senior colleagues and internal clients to create and execute design solutions.

·         Seek input proactively and search out content from others; attend meetings to understand needs/scope of a project.

·         Juggle multiple projects and priorities, marrying short timeframes with high-quality work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

·         Collaborative, conscientious and creative

·         Detail-oriented and highly organised with prioritisation skills.

·         Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Able to work effectively both independently and within a team and enjoy working with diverse personality styles and management levels, whether in person or across geographies.

·         Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment with a cross-country reporting line. 

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

·         Flexible working arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave

·         Learning and talent development programmes including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

·         Mentoring for your own development

·         Professional memberships

·         Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance

·         Service recognition awards

·         Mental health and wellbeing rogrammes

·         Employee Assistance Programme

About us:

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, design, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. 

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications close on Monday 15 September 2025

Visit www.stantec.com/nz to learn more about our business.

No Agency CVs will be accepted.