Reporting to the Graphic Design Lead, you will play a key role in developing high-quality visual communications across bids, EOIs, RFPs, presentations, campaigns and long-form documents. You’ll bring a sophisticated eye for layout, typography and information hierarchy, with the ability to create clear and engaging communications that elevate both brand and client experience. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong creative judgement with precision, collaboration and a deep understanding of how design supports strategic storytelling.
About COX:
COX is a design-focused contemporary architectural practice with studios located in every major Australian city and Auckland, and a history spanning 60 years.
We are a values-led practice. Our values simultaneously reflect who we currently are and provide a pathway to how we can further realise COX’s unifying idea of ‘By the Many, For the Many’. Our people are expected to represent and model the foundational values of Embody Diversity, Lead with Empathy, Do More with Less and Create to Last. In addition to this, the COX Values set clear expectations about working with us as individuals, as leaders and together across teams.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing high-impact bids, EOIs, RFPs, client presentations and capability statements
- Translating architectural thinking, sector strategies and pursuit themes into engaging visual narratives
- Producing sophisticated layouts and long-form documents with clarity, consistency and attention to detail
- Applying and maintaining COX brand standards across print, digital and presentation formats
- Collaborating with architects, pursuit teams, marketers and directors across the practice
- Developing diagrams, infographics and visual frameworks that simplify complex information
- Supporting motion, video and emerging digital presentation formats where required
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of templates, systems and visual communication tools
- Managing multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
About You:
You are a highly capable and collaborative designer with strong technical expertise and a passion for visual storytelling. You enjoy solving complex communication challenges through thoughtful, polished and strategically aligned design.
You will bring:
- Extensive experience in graphic design or visual communication
- Experience within architecture, design, professional services or a similar environment
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop essential)
- Strong presentation design skills across PowerPoint and/or Keynote
- Expertise in typography, layout and information hierarchy
- Experience designing bids, submissions, EOIs and long-form documents
- Confidence working with brand systems, templates and visual guidelines
- An understanding of architectural drawings, plans and design narratives
- Knowledge of motion graphics, video or interactive formats (desirable)
- Curiosity around emerging technologies and AI-assisted creative workflows
Why Join COX?
At COX, design excellence is at the centre of everything we do. You’ll join a collaborative national practice working on meaningful projects that shape cities, communities and experiences across Australia and internationally.
We offer:
- A creative and collaborative studio culture
- Opportunities to work on high-profile and design-led projects
- Exposure to strategic pursuits and market-facing initiatives
- A supportive environment that values innovation, craft and professional growth
- Flexible working arrangements and a people-focused culture
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make an impact on exciting projects, we want to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter, CV and copy of your portfolio to Sydney.HR@cox.com.au