With more than 160 and 190 years experience respectively, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have a rich history of courageous, quality and independent journalism. Along with our partner sites, Brisbane Times and WAtoday, our websites and newspapers are the dominant mastheads in Australia.  In 2024, we remain in a stronger position than ever with 12 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making us the most widely-read news organisation in the country. 

The Presentation team creates award winning visual stories, illustrations and graphics for The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and WAToday.

We work alongside the country’s best journalists, photographers, video producers and editors to produce industry-leading visual content that informs and engages our audience.

The role of Senior Visual Designer reports into the Creative Director. The primary focus will be to elevate the visual treatment of marquee storytelling, including investigations and exclusives.

Day to day you will:

• Work alongside Journalists and editors on visual content for news and features
• Create digital artwork and illustration for premium stories
• Be audience centric - put our audience experience first and foremost
• Regularly identify potential for visual stories and generate original ideas 
• Work quickly and accurately to ensure deadlines are met
• Be a supportive member of the team, providing assistance and advice to others when applicable
• Keep abreast of industry best practice

Please include a portfolio of your work in your application

• Experience and passion for visual storytelling 
• A keen eye for detail 
• Ability to work to a brief and a tight deadline 
• Experience with html/css 
• Strong, practical skills with Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma or sketch
• Strong interest in news and current affairs

Desirable qualifications, experience & skills 

• Illustration skills
• Knowledge of mapping software 
• Front end development skills - React, but any javaScript experience would be highly regarded

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

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.