Job description:Visual Communication Designer - Christchurch - ( 250002HS )DescriptionStantec 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 OpportunityFor 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 ResponsibilitiesBrand 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 PrinciplesCollaborate 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 ManagementManage 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 CredentialsCollaborative, conscientious and creativeDetail-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 offerAlong 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 leaveLearning and talent development programmes including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learningMentoring for your own developmentProfessional membershipsHealth Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life InsuranceService recognition awardsMental health and wellbeing rogrammesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAbout 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 applyPlease apply directly online, applications close on Monday 15 September 2025Visit www.stantec.com/nz to learn more about our business.No Agency CVs will be accepted.Qualifications. Education and ExperiencePost-secondary degree/qualification in marketing, communications, visual design or related area preferred.4 years of experience in a visual communication-related role preferred.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with video editing experience a bonus.Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction or other professional services industry is preferred but not essential.Primary Location : New Zealand-Canterbury-ChristchurchOther Locations : New Zealand-Wellington-WellingtonOrganization : BC-3196 Marketing & Communications-NZ New ZealandEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : NoSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Aug 28, 2025, 7:13:17 PMReq ID: 250002HS#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
