Our mission and your role
Employment Hero is an ambitious group with a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone.
Since our founding in 2014, we’ve experienced impressive growth (100% year-over-year) and now serve 300,000 businesses worldwide, have over 2 million users on our platform, and are on track to reach unicorn status in 2022. And we have no plans to slow down.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest growing SaaS unicorns, so come see if we’re the right fit for you!
About the role
We are looking for a Brand Design Lead to join our global creative team and drive growth in the UK and shape our vision to change employment for good. The right candidate will be an on-the-ground brand steward and creative driver, guiding and supporting our UK team to deliver highly effective strategic creative work. This role is fully remote and we are looking for a self-motivated team player with a range of brand, design and creative experience. You will be able to devise campaigns and designs for digital, print and all types of content in between across the Employment Hero house of brands. You will be curious, immersed in culture and passionate about using your creative talent to shape our vision to change employment for good.
What to do
- Responsible for concept development, creative direction and brand application for the execution of integrated campaigns and creative projects including campaign identity, OOH, digital and microsites, editorial content, reporting, social media assets, video and experience design direction.
- You will create visually compelling creative assets that align with our brand identity while also expanding our design language into new territories including digital advertising, social media content, emails, landing pages, presentations, event collateral, print, motion and content.
- You will drive the development of audience-focused creative for brand campaigns and multi-channel marketing initiatives to achieve business objectives.
- You will work autonomously in the UK and have brand design/creative responsibility.
- You will work with our Campaign Managers, Growth and Loyalty teams to create compelling content across multiple media formats including websites, digital advertising, social media, downloadable content, video, animation and events.
What to bring
- 8+ years of agency/design industry experience in a fast-paced environment.
- 4+ years of proven leadership experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships with direct reports, contractors and creative agencies to deliver complex creative projects end-to-end.
- He is an experienced designer/creator with a diverse and highly creative portfolio showcasing award-winning work across marketing campaigns, creative projects and social content.
- A passion for creativity, branding, design and all things movement.
- A natural storyteller with an interest in video, digital content and social trends, he is always looking to push boundaries, innovate and elevate brand experiences through great visual storytelling.
- A strategic thinker with a strong strategic mindset and a keen understanding of audience insights, able to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions.
- Excellent understanding of marketing principles, digital-first design, accessibility standards, photography, typography, digital/social and print.
- With a deep understanding of media platforms including TVC, OOH, paid social and organic social, we deliver impactful creative at speed and scale.
- A proven track record of socially-driven campaigns that have made a difference.
- We operate at the intersection of creativity, data and innovation to drive creative outcomes by testing new ideas, insights and strategies, and focusing on those that are proven successful.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). Bonus: AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
Experience is important, but our greatest measure of success is people who embody our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll help you let your talent shine.
EH Method
The EH Way describes Employment Hero’s culture and how we all get things done. It’s in our DNA. You can find out more on our careers page. https://employmenthero.com/uk/careers/
In short, you’ll love working with us if you:
- The employment revolution gets your heart racing.
- You’ll thrive with the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
- Our values are aligned and shape how you act every day.
- You love the dynamic pace of a startup, driving innovation and enjoying working with other smart people.
Plus, you’ll enjoy a host of great benefits, including:
- Adequate budget for a home office.
- Cutting edge tools and technology.
- Reward and recognition programs – Because great work should be recognized and rewarded.
- Learning and Development (including external learning policy, monthly professional development live classrooms and premium online learning content).
- Employee Stock Option Program: Become an Employment Hero Owner.
- Our annual World Gathering – so far we have visited Thailand, Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you in Bali in September 2024.
Are we compatible?
Sound like we’d be a good fit for you? Great! Once you click “Apply,” our talent team will be in touch with you about next steps.
At Employment Hero, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your application data – please see our Applicant Privacy Policy here to learn how we do this. https://employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/
Employment Hero values diverse perspectives and experiences and invites people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Company Profile
Employment Hero is one of Australia’s fastest growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all their HR, payroll, recruiting and employee benefits needs through one beautiful cloud-based platform.
Over the past six years, we’ve grown significantly. After taking Australia by storm, we set our sights on going global, expanding internationally to New Zealand, the UK, Malaysia and Singapore, with more countries on the way. We now employ over 140 staff in Australia and over 110 employees across our international locations.
Employment Hero is an ambitious team with a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We always want to be ahead of the curve and give our teams the tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and innovative culture that rewards and recognizes our teams’ great work.
If you’re looking for a meaningful career that challenges you every day and supports you along the way, we might be the place you’re looking for. We’re a passionate team that works tirelessly to help small businesses. We’re on a mission and never lose sight of our goal.
Oh, and we don’t want to brag (actually, we do), but other people think we’re pretty cool too. We’ve won a lot of awards for achieving some pretty ambitious goals, like:
*LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020
*Ranked 20th in Australia in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019
*GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, Ranked 12th in Australia
*HRD Gold Medalist – Human Resource Management Systems 2018
*HRD Gold Medalist – Reward and Recognition Service Provider of the Year 2018
*HRD Rewards and Recognition 2018 Top Employer
*LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018
* EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 National Finalist
* Our CEO Ben Thompson ranked 2nd in the Top 10 Dynamic Business Entrepreneurs
*BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015
*Anthill Smart 100 List 2015
* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015
* 2015 HRD Best Employer Award
* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013
