Thames & Hudson Australia is a global publisher of art and culture for the modern reader. We work with the world’s best authors, artists and designers to create the world’s most beautiful books.
We specialise in books on:
- Art
- Photography
- Architecture
- Design
- Gardening
- Lifestyle
- Narrative Non-Fiction
- Children’s Picture Books
Our office and workplace culture is:
- Friendly
- Inclusive
- Knowledgeable
- Supportive
- A safe place to learn, grow and thrive
We also offer industry and skills-based training, optional social activities, generous staff discounts and access to exceptionally beautiful books.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in Australian publishing.
Current employment opportunities are listed below as they arise.
Current available positions:
Graphic Designer
Thames & Hudson Australia (THA) Shortlisted Publisher of the Year 2025 publishes beautiful books on all aspects of culture and creativity. Family owned, resolutely independent and internationally minded, we aim to create a ‘museum without walls’, fostering a deeper appreciation of artistic expression in all its forms.
We’re looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to scope and deliver a wide range of design requirements – creating engaging visual assets that connect Thames & Hudson books with the broadest possible audience across diverse platforms, channels, and media outlets.
This is a part time position, located at our Cremorne office in Melbourne.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Publicity, you will:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to interpret project requirements and translate them into creative concepts that support brand strategy and goals. You will be delivering branded visual assets such as social media graphics, Amazon A+ content, and print advertisements.
- Maintain a strong understanding of brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all design templates.
- Develop and oversee design assets and templates, including icons, illustrations, social media tiles and email communications.
- Create and maintain a library of digital assets including pre-existing templates, previous examples, graphics, up-to-date photography, situational imagery, illustrations and specifications to ensure visual consistency across the platform.
In addition, you will:
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current industry and technology, social media, competitive landscape and market trends.
- Contribute to specialised projects, process improvement and other initiatives including customer engagement, technology solutions and enhanced reporting requirements.
What we are looking for:
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree, post-graduate qualification or equivalent in Graphic Design or related field
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience producing creative marketing designs and assets.
To be successful in this role you:
- Have attention to detail, are thorough when performing work, adopting procedures, guidelines, policies and business practices to maximise efficiency and productivity.
- Develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
- Are organised, have good time management and can prioritise when faced with multiple and a competing requests and requirements.
- Can build and maintain constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of trust, acceptance, cooperation and mutual regard.
A competitive salary is on offer.
Please apply by submitting a cover letter outlining your background, skills, experience together with your resume to Thames and Hudson Seek Ad.
Applications close Friday 22 August 2025.
Screening Questions
Are you eligible for employment in Australia. If so, on what basis?
- Australian citizen
- a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand
- a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights.
How many years’ experience do you have in a graphic design role?
- No experience
- less than 1 years
- 1 – 2 years
- 2 – 3 years
- 3 – 4 years
- 4 – 5 years
- more than 5 years
What Microsoft software programs are you most familiar with using?
- Excel
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Outlook
- OneDrive
- Photoshop
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Teams
- Word
Please provide an indication of the hourly rate or annual salary exclusive of superannuation you would expect for your next role.