Title: Creative Designer
About us
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.
The opportunity
Bring the Coates brand to life through bold, compelling design.
At Coates, our brand tells the story of who we are — trusted, innovative and built to perform. We’re looking for a Creative Designer to play a key role in shaping and expressing that story across every touchpoint.
As part of our Marketing and Communications team, you’ll be the custodian of Coates’ visual identity, leading the creation of high-quality, engaging design across print, digital, social and internal channels. This role blends strong technical design capability with conceptual thinking and visual storytelling, giving you the opportunity to influence how our brand shows up every day.
You’ll enjoy variety in your role including:
This is a hands-on, creative role with real variety. You’ll work from concept through to delivery, producing design that is on-brand, impactful and fit for purpose.
- Lead the design and production of creative collateral across web, social, digital, print and internal communications
- Champion brand consistency, applying and evolving Coates’ visual identity across all channels
- Translate briefs into strong creative concepts that connect with audiences and support business objectives
- Deliver end-to-end design projects in line with brand guidelines, approval processes and timelines
- Produce high-quality marketing and communications assets including brochures, flyers, advertisements, case studies, eDMs, event collateral and social media content
- Apply thoughtful interpretation of feedback to continually refine and strengthen creative outcomes
- Stay up to date with design trends, tools and best practice, sharing insights with the broader team
- Balance multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail and high creative standards
What you’ll get in return
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Development and career progression pathways
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
What you’ll bring to the role
You’re a confident, curious designer who enjoys both the craft and the thinking behind great creative. You take pride in producing work that’s polished, accurate and purposeful and you’re always looking for ways to push ideas further.
- 2–5+ years’ experience in a professional design role
- Strong conceptual thinking, ideation and visual storytelling skills
- Advanced capability in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects (advantageous)
- Experience designing for both print and digital, with an understanding of accessibility principles
- A solid understanding of the end-to-end creative process, from brief through to production
- Strong layout, typography and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with confidence
- A proactive, positive mindset with a desire to learn and continuously improve
- Competence in PowerPoint and MS Office
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.
We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.