Brand Design Lead (2 month FTC/ Freelance)

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 400,000 businesses and more than 3 million employees. 

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

We’re on the lookout for a creative powerhouse to jump in as Freelance Brand Design Lead for 2 months while our full-time lead takes a well-earned break. You’ll be joining our in-house creative crew and reporting to the Head of Creative and Design.

This is a short-term but high-impact gig, perfect for someone with the strategic chops, creative firepower, and leadership skills to keep things running smoothly and make some magic along the way.

You’ll lead a tight-knit, cross-functional design team of 10, drive major campaigns, and be the go-to for all things brand and creative across the Employment Hero universe. If you’re a self-starter who knows how to deliver standout design across digital, print, and whatever else comes your way, and you're seriously curious about AI, we’d love to chat.

This will include

Design Leadership and Creative Direction

• Take the reins on creative direction, keeping output high-quality and on-brand
• Own concept development and campaign execution across digital, social, print, web, and more
• Push boundaries with bold, strategic creative that speaks to the right audiences
• Present ideas clearly to stakeholders and advocate for design thinking across the business
• Collaborate with a talented team of designers, writers, marketers, and creative partners

Team Leadership

• Step in as team lead to guide, mentor, and support the crew while the full-time lead is away
• Build a collaborative, feedback-friendly vibe where great work can thrive

Project and Stakeholder Management

• Keep projects on track, manage priorities, and problem-solve with ease
• Partner with marketing, product, sales, and other teams to deliver strong creative
• Facilitate workshops and drive ideation across internal and external groups

Operations and Process

• Keep systems humming and empower others to create on-brand, high-quality work
• Help refine workflows, bring fresh ideas to the table, and stay sharp on industry trends
  

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• 8+ years experience in design or creative, with 4+ years leading teams
• A killer portfolio showing a range of standout work and smart thinking
• Passionate about brand, storytelling, and the craft of design (motion skills a big plus)
• A tech enthusiast who’s always exploring new tools and emerging tech—especially AI—to level up creative processes and unlock fresh, original outputs
• Strategic thinker who can turn business goals into strong creative
• Super organised, self-directed, and great at working across departments
• Confident stepping in, stepping up, and getting started fast
• You thrive in a fast paced environment, and take uncertainty in your stride
• Deep knowledge of design principles, digital-first thinking, and accessibility standards
• Strong campaign experience across channels like social, OOH, and video
• Expert in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs 
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies 
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities 

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.