Job Description

MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (M/F/D)Location Auckland, New ZealandFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.YOUR TASKS

HELLA New Zealand is seeking an experienced Department Lead - In-House Marketing & Graphic Designer to lead the creation of high-quality marketing communications across our renowned HELLA and HELLA Marine brands. This is a hands-on role for a creative and technically minded marketer who thrives in an in-house environment, enjoys working across multiple channels, and can confidently manage projects from brief through to delivery. 2027 StartABOUT THE ROLEManaging a small marketing team, you will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing and design activities that support Global sales growth, brand consistency, and product promotion across New Zealand and international markets.

You will transform technical product information into engaging and effective marketing communications, while ensuring all content aligns with established corporate brand standards and business objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, Content & PackagingDesign and produce catalogues, brochures, advertisements, product launches, presentations, sales tools, and marketing campaigns.Create packaging, labels brochures, product releases. Produce editorial and advertising content across print and digital channels.Manage website, social media, and digital advertising content.Prepare production-ready artwork for print and digital applications.Write and edit concise product and promotional copy where required.Brand ManagementEnsure consistent application of HELLA and HELLA Marine brand standards.Adapt global marketing assets for local and regional markets.Manage and maintain approved brand assets, templates, imagery, and design libraries.Photography & VideoConduct in-house studio product photography and location-based application shoots.Plan, produce and edit promotional videos, instructional content, and event coverage.Create short-form video content and motion graphics for digital marketing campaigns.Project ManagementManage projects from initial brief through to final delivery.Work closely with sales, product, technical, and management teams.Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve deadlines.Maintain organised file structures and version control systems.Accessibility & AIApply accessibility best practices across marketing communications.Leverage approved AI tools to improve creative development and efficiency.Review AI-assisted work for accuracy, quality, copyright compliance, and brand alignment.Ensure confidentiality of commercial, customer, and business information.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

You are an experienced in-house marketing professional with strong graphic design capabilities and a passion for technical products. You enjoy balancing creativity with commercial outcomes and are comfortable working across both strategic marketing initiatives and day-to-day design production.

EssentialPeople management experience

Disciplined time management

Proven technical marketing experience.

Professional graphic design experience across print and digital channels.

Strong portfolio demonstrating layout design, typography, brand application, and creative execution.

Ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Advanced proficiency in:

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Lightroom

Acrobat

Demonstrated experience with:

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Product photography and video production experience.

Experience producing social media content and digital campaigns.

Experience preparing artwork for print, packaging, and signage.

Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with local and global stakeholders.

DesirableExperience within automotive, marine, industrial, or other technical industries.

Knowledge of accessible design principles.

Experience with 3D rendering.

Experience using Figma.

Understanding of corporate governance requirements and processes.What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

An experienced leader.

A true marketing generalist with strong creative and commercial skills.

An experienced in-house marketer

A proactive problem solver who takes ownership of outcomes.

Capable of balancing multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Highly collaborative and confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Passionate about maintaining brand excellence and delivering quality work.

OUR OFFER Work with globally recognised automotive and marine brands.

Competitive remuneration

Varied role covering design, marketing, photography, video, digital, and product communications.

Opportunity to make a visible impact across local and international markets.

Pakuranga-based workplace.

Supportive team environment with a strong focus on innovation and quality.

2027 startA full on-site canteenFree parking

Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross

Long-term employment

The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology

Focus on health, safety and diversity and inclusion

Annual flu vaccinations and health checks

A supportive and friendly work environment

A company passionate about its product and how it gets things done

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Forvia HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req19067.

HELLA New Zealand Ltd.

Dheepti Jayasimha

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