Graphic Designer (Remote Contract Opportunity)

About the position Curio is a leading education services and advisory company that partners with universities, vocational education providers, schools, and companies to drive change through learning.

We specialize in the online learning transformation of our clients and partners by focusing on the creation and delivery of exceptional learning experiences. Our operations span across Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, and North America.

This is a remote contract opportunity, and we are building a talent pool in Southeast Asia for future contract roles.

Please note that this role does not guarantee full-time work but offers contract opportunities with multiple clients over various periods (short-term and long-term).

Successful candidates will be onboarded into our talent pool for quick engagement when suitable opportunities arise.

Responsibilities Produce design assets for client projects and Curio brand collateral, including guides, reports, editable forms, brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, and social media tiles.Ensure all internally produced creative content adheres to the Curio brand criteria and style guide.Ensure all externally produced content meets client expectations and brand guidelines.Build and maintain brand templates for company-wide use across Microsoft Office and other tools.Create original illustrations for client and internal projects, including custom iconography, characters, and scene-based graphics.Design infographics and data visualisations that communicate complex information clearly and compellingly.Develop visual assets to support eLearning course design, including illustrated icons, characters, and supporting graphics.Assist with product and content photography for promotional, digital, and social media use.Select, edit, and prepare photographic assets for use across print and digital channels.Design and produce presentation templates and slide decks for client and internal use.Create interactive PDFs and formatted documents for client deliverables and internal reports.Prepare files for production, ensuring print and digital outputs are correctly set up.Assist in creating and rolling out web updates for home and landing pages, including category banners and page assets.Maintain website assets and other digital mediums as required.Assist in maintaining Curio social media platforms from a design and editing perspective.Maintain accurate and organised artwork files on the company shared drive.Incorporate stakeholder feedback into design revisions accurately and efficiently.Work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure all creative output meets brand guidelines and deadlines.Take reasonable care for your own health and safety.Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others.Comply with any reasonable instruction.Cooperate with any reasonable policies and procedures.Lead by example and promote health and safety at every opportunity.Requirements Diploma or degree in graphic design or a related discipline, with 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.Advanced skills in creating Microsoft Word and PowerPoint business templates.Solid understanding of design principles: typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.Demonstrated illustration skills — able to create original icons, characters, and scene-based artwork.Demonstrated ability to adhere to brand guidelines across a diverse range of collateral and channels.Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design decisions clearly.Capacity to work across a range of brands and adapt visual style appropriately.Nice-to-haves Proficient in Figma or Canva for collaborative and web-based design work.Experience with infographic and data visualisation design.Experience in higher education, professional learning, or professional services contexts.Comfort integrating AI tools into graphic design workflows.