Graphic Designer (contract)

Curio Group

9h•Remote

About The Position

Curio brings strategy, learning design, technology and delivery together to solve complex learning challenges as one connected system. Since 2016, we've helped education providers and organisations turn ambitious ideas into learning that people can use. We're a distributed team supported by a global Faculty community, working across higher education, vocational education, schools, professional learning and enterprise in seven countries. This role is for building a talent pool in Southeast Asia for contract opportunities. This role is not guaranteed full-time work, but contract opportunities for multiple clients over a period of time (short-term and long-term) may be offered. The Graphic Designer is the visual craft specialist at Curio. They produce high-quality static design across a broad range of formats - from brand collateral and illustration to infographics, photography, and presentation design - for both client projects and internal Curio use. They are methodical and brand-disciplined, able to move between multiple projects and formats without losing quality or consistency. They take pride in output that is visually precise, on-brand, and produced efficiently.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in graphic design or a related discipline, with 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Advanced skills in creating Microsoft Word and PowerPoint business templates.
Solid understanding of design principles: typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
Demonstrated illustration skills — able to create original icons, characters, and scene-based artwork.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to brand guidelines across a diverse range of collateral and channels.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design decisions clearly.
Capacity to work across a range of brands and adapt visual style appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Figma or Canva for collaborative and web-based design work.
Experience with infographic and data visualisation design.
Experience in higher education, professional learning, or professional services contexts.
Comfort integrating AI tools into graphic design workflows.

Responsibilities

Produce design assets for client projects and Curio brand collateral, including guides, reports, editable forms, brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, and social media tiles.
Ensure all internally produced creative content adheres to the Curio brand criteria and style guide.
Ensure all externally produced content meets client expectations and brand guidelines.
Build and maintain brand templates for company-wide use across Microsoft Office and other tools.
Create original illustrations for client and internal projects, including custom iconography, characters, and scene-based graphics.
Design infographics and data visualisations that communicate complex information clearly and compellingly.
Develop visual assets to support eLearning course design, including illustrated icons, characters, and supporting graphics.
Assist with product and content photography for promotional, digital, and social media use.
Select, edit, and prepare photographic assets for use across print and digital channels.
Design and produce presentation templates and slide decks for client and internal use.
Create interactive PDFs and formatted documents for client deliverables and internal reports.
Prepare files for production, ensuring print and digital outputs are correctly set up.
Assist in creating and rolling out web updates for home and landing pages, including category banners and page assets.
Maintain website assets and other digital mediums as required.
Assist in maintaining Curio social media platforms from a design and editing perspective.
Maintain accurate and organised artwork files on the company shared drive.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback into design revisions accurately and efficiently.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure all creative output meets brand guidelines and deadlines.
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
Comply with any reasonable instruction.
Cooperate with any reasonable policies and procedures.
Lead by example and promote health and safety at every opportunity.