Graphic Designer

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Ballantynes is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Graphic Designer for a permanent full‑time role in Christchurch, powering the in‑house design team across print and digital campaigns. You will design advertising, brochures, signage, POS and web assets, contribute to the Ballantynes Christmas publication, and support shoots while collaborating with Marketing, Digital and Visual Merchandising. The ideal candidate has strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), multi‑channel experience, excellent typography and brand discipline, and can take concepts through production in a fast paced retail environment on a Mac. To apply, tailor your retail storytelling portfolio, highlight collaboration and project management, confirm NZ work eligibility, and note that applications close 21 August 2026 with interviews starting soon.

Company Description

At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life – whether those people are behind the scenes or ‘on stage’.

Job Description

At Ballantynes, we are passionate about showcasing the iconic brands we offer through creative and engaging marketing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate to Senior Graphic Designer to join our talented in-house design team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and producing a wide range of promotional material across both print and digital channels. From advertising campaigns, brochures, in-store signage and point-of-sale material to web assets and digital content, you will help bring the Ballantynes brand to life across multiple customer touchpoints.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and producing marketing collateral across print and digital platforms.
• Creating engaging artwork for advertising, brochures, catalogues, in-store signage and online channels.
• Assisting in the design and production of The Ballantynes Christmas publication in both print and digital formats.
• Supporting photoshoots, including creative input and coordination where required.
• Collaborating closely with the Marketing, Digital and Visual Merchandising teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining high standards of design and brand consistency.
• Liaising with external suppliers and production partners to ensure quality outcomes.

About You

You are a passionate and creative designer with a positive, hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail. You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities and deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Intermediate to senior level graphic design experience, ideally within a retail, agency or in-house environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience designing across multiple channels, including print, digital and social media.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• A strong understanding of layout, typography, branding and visual communication.
• The ability to take projects from concept through to finished production.
• Experience working within a Mac environment and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Photography and/or videography experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Applications close 21 August 2026.

Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application period so the role may close earlier than the end date.

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.