Small consultancy - skilled document formatting specialist / graphic designer / editor
Budget: $25 – $50 AUD
We are a small, for-purpose consulting firm, based in Sydney and Canberra, seeking a skilled document formatting specialist / graphic designer / editor to ensure consistent, high quality consultancy deliverables (in Word and Powerpoint) and marketing materials. The work will be ad-hoc, paid hourly, and requires responsiveness and flexibility to help us meet tight deadlines. The work can be undertaken remotely however availability in Australian Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (AEST/AEDT) is required.
In this role, you will be responsible for formatting reports to ensure consistency, readability, and adherence to our brand guidelines. You will also design visually engaging graphics, charts, and infographics to enhance our reports and presentations, making them visually appealing and professional.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a corporate or professional services environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is essential. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are key attributes for this position.
Core requirements:
Graphic support (essential)
*Create visual content: Design reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
*Ensure brand consistency: Maintain and apply our (or the client's) brand guidelines across all visual materials.
*Design infographics: Translate complex data and information into clear, engaging infographics across a wide range of subject matters - this may include process flows, visual depictions of systems, charts and tables, visualisation of trends.
*Collaborate with team members: Work closely with consultants to understand project requirements and deliver appropriate visual solutions, making revisions as required based on feedback.
*Prepare print and digital materials: Ensure designs are print-ready and optimized for digital platforms.
Document formatting (essential)
*Use of Templates: Utilise and customise our (or our client's) templates for consistent formatting.
*Consistent styles: Use uniform font types, sizes, and colors for headings, subheadings, and body text.
*Proper layout: Ensure consistent margins, spacing, and alignment; organize content with headings and bullet points.
*Headers and footers: Add and format headers and footers with page numbers and relevant information.
*Tables and figures: Format for readability with clear labels and captions; ensure alignment with text.
*Cover page and table of contents: Create a professional cover page and generate an accurate table of contents.
Editing requirements (desirable):
*Strong grammatical knowledge: Proficient in the rules of grammar and syntax, capable of rewriting sentences for clarity and correctness.
*Editing and proofreading: Skilled in both substantive editing (improving overall structure and content) and copyediting (correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax), ensuring error-free documents.
*Strong writing skills: Strong command of the language, with the ability to write clearly and concisely, and rephrase text to improve readability and flow.
Ideal skills:
- Highly responsive
- Detail-oriented with attention to detail
- Proficient in graphic design and data visualisation techniques.
- Ability to adapt design to any brand’s style.
- Strong understanding of data representation.
- Creativity and adaptability to changing contexts.
Join us and contribute to delivering top-notch consulting services with visually impactful reports and presentations.
In this role, you will be responsible for formatting reports to ensure consistency, readability, and adherence to our brand guidelines. You will also design visually engaging graphics, charts, and infographics to enhance our reports and presentations, making them visually appealing and professional.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a corporate or professional services environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is essential. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are key attributes for this position.
Core requirements:
Graphic support (essential)
*Create visual content: Design reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
*Ensure brand consistency: Maintain and apply our (or the client's) brand guidelines across all visual materials.
*Design infographics: Translate complex data and information into clear, engaging infographics across a wide range of subject matters - this may include process flows, visual depictions of systems, charts and tables, visualisation of trends.
*Collaborate with team members: Work closely with consultants to understand project requirements and deliver appropriate visual solutions, making revisions as required based on feedback.
*Prepare print and digital materials: Ensure designs are print-ready and optimized for digital platforms.
Document formatting (essential)
*Use of Templates: Utilise and customise our (or our client's) templates for consistent formatting.
*Consistent styles: Use uniform font types, sizes, and colors for headings, subheadings, and body text.
*Proper layout: Ensure consistent margins, spacing, and alignment; organize content with headings and bullet points.
*Headers and footers: Add and format headers and footers with page numbers and relevant information.
*Tables and figures: Format for readability with clear labels and captions; ensure alignment with text.
*Cover page and table of contents: Create a professional cover page and generate an accurate table of contents.
Editing requirements (desirable):
*Strong grammatical knowledge: Proficient in the rules of grammar and syntax, capable of rewriting sentences for clarity and correctness.
*Editing and proofreading: Skilled in both substantive editing (improving overall structure and content) and copyediting (correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax), ensuring error-free documents.
*Strong writing skills: Strong command of the language, with the ability to write clearly and concisely, and rephrase text to improve readability and flow.
Ideal skills:
- Highly responsive
- Detail-oriented with attention to detail
- Proficient in graphic design and data visualisation techniques.
- Ability to adapt design to any brand’s style.
- Strong understanding of data representation.
- Creativity and adaptability to changing contexts.
Join us and contribute to delivering top-notch consulting services with visually impactful reports and presentations.