Designer

Part-Time Graphic Designer & Marketing Virtual Assistant

Remote | Part-Time | Ongoing Position

Local Mates Advertising is a growing Australian advertising business that helps local businesses reach thousands of homes through professionally designed advertising campaigns delivered via Australia Post.

We are looking for a highly skilled Graphic Designer & Virtual Assistant who can create premium-quality advertisements that look like they were produced by a professional advertising agency.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong design skills with excellent organisation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

* Design high-quality advertisements for local businesses
* Create professional print and digital marketing materials
* Use Canva, Photoshop and AI tools to produce advertising concepts and finished artwork
* Create multiple ad concepts for clients when required
* Collect logos, photos and business information from clients
* Make revisions and adjustments based on client feedback
* Prepare artwork for print production
* Assist with social media graphics and marketing materials
* Maintain organised project files and client records
* Assist with general administration tasks

Required Skills

* Advanced Canva experience
* Adobe Photoshop experience
* Strong graphic design skills
* Excellent understanding of typography, layout and advertising design
* Ability to create modern, professional advertisements from scratch
* Strong written English
* High attention to detail
* Ability to work independently
* Reliable internet connection

Experience With The Following Is Highly Desirable

* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe InDesign
* Facebook Business Suite
* Social media content creation
* Marketing or advertising agency experience
* ChatGPT and AI-assisted design workflows
* Print production and pre-press preparation

The Standard We Expect

We are not looking for basic Canva templates.

We are looking for someone capable of creating advertisements that:

* Look professionally designed
* Feel custom-made for each business
* Have strong visual hierarchy
* Use modern advertising principles
* Avoid generic or AI-generated design styles
* Are suitable for print, social media and marketing campaigns
* Can compete with work produced by established advertising agencies

About You

You have a strong eye for design, understand what makes advertising effective, and can take a business’s information and turn it into a polished, professional advertisement that generates enquiries.

You are organised, reliable and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

To Apply

Please send:

1. A short introduction about yourself
2. Your portfolio
3. Examples of advertisements you have designed
4. Your hourly rate
5. Your weekly availability
6. Any experience working with Australian businesses

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

As part of the selection process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a paid design task using a real client brief.