About the business Weve been helping Aucklanders honour their loved ones lives for generations We believe we have one of the most challenging jobs in the world but also one of the most rewarding With our caring and experienced support we can help you and your family through this difficult time At Davis Funerals we have qualified funeral directors and embalmers and caring for your loved one is handled by us inhouse the entire way Demonstrating our commitment to the industry and adherence to the highest standards were proud members of the FDANZ The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and NZEA New Zealand Embalmers Association About you You will need some special skills that are not normally requirements for a graphic design position to be effective in this position Being naturally empathetic is not just a nice to have but an absolute requirement to be the successful candidate in this multi faceted role If you are thinking boring black suits pale faces and dreary conversations you would be completely wrong What you should rather expect is a positive environment challenging work a lot of humour and a team thats completely focused on getting things done not just efficiently but effectively About the role Key responsibilities of the role includes Preparing the Order of Service Memorial Books Photo Tributes Slide Shows and Thank You cards to the highest standard in line with requests from Funeral Directors and families Burning CDs DVDs and USBs Writing and design of online tributes for the deceased Presenting the design to Funeral Directors and families to review and incorporate changes recommended into the final design before printing them Provision of other general administrative support as requiredOrdering of material stock when quantities are low Benefits and perks You will join a team whose culture is friendly and helpful We try to encourage a healthy work life balance and support our staff through training and development initiatives Additional benefits are free parking professional supervision healthcare insurance wellness benefit and clothing allowance Skills and experience The ideal candidate should possess all of the following Skills and Experience Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related field At least 2 years working experience in graphic design or related field Experience with computer aided design Familiarity with design for Mailchimp or alike will be beneficialDemonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio Proficiency with Graphic Design software and tools A strong eye for visual composition Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Able to give and receive constructive criticism Understanding of marketing production website design corporate identity product packaging advertisements and multimedia design
