Design Team Lead

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network and is one of the world's leading professional services organisations. We provide business advisory, audit and tax services to private and public sector, iwi, and family owned-businesses.

KPMG is focused on fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand. By prosperity we mean shared wealth and lasting wellbeing for all New Zealanders. We believe that by helping New Zealand’s enterprises succeed, the public sector to do better, and our communities to grow, our country will also succeed and prosper.  This is more than a goal - it’s our reason for being. 

• As a Design Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Creative team to ensure the delivery of high-quality design solutions that enhance KPMG's profile and reputation in the New Zealand market. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and make a significant impact on our brand and business. 

• Lead the Creative team to deliver high-quality design solutions. 
• Support and develop the Creative team’s learning and development to meet business needs and individual aspirations. 
• Provide technical design support, guidance, and ideas. 
• Ensure appropriate prioritisation of work - balancing stakeholder needs and delivery timelines. 
• Work on integrated campaigns, client proposals, sales material, sponsorships, and events. 
• Promote and manage KPMG's brand elements and guidelines within the firm. 

• Proven experience in a design leadership role, preferably within a corporate or agency environment. 
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and demonstrating expertise in design principles, techniques, and tools. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Experience in mentoring and developing a team of designers, fostering a positive and creative work environment. 
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools. 
• A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred. 

Applications for this role close on Sunday 17th November 2024.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

—  Opportunities for local and international secondments

—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

—   A paid professional association membership of your choice

—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

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