Bring ZURU's Pet brands to life — digital, print, motion, and everything in-store.
About ZURU
ZURU is a reimagination company. We look for categories that have stood still, then we build next-generation products and brands that set the new standard. ZURU Toys is reimagining play. ZURU Edge is reinventing everyday consumer brands. Rhodes Pet Science is reimagining pet science. ZURU Tech is leading the next building revolution.
ZURU started in 2003 with two brothers from New Zealand, and we're still founder-owned and operated today. Since then we've become the world's second-biggest privately held toy company, and nearly half of all Gen Y and Gen Z households with kids in the US own a ZURU product. Today we're 5,000 people in 34 offices, selling into more than 150 markets, backed by over 100 acres of fully automated manufacturing. And we're only getting started.
Role Impact
As highly talented Senior Designer, you'll play a key role in bringing ZURU's Pet brands to life across digital, print, motion, activations and in-store touchpoints. You'll take ownership of design projects from concept through to completion, ensuring every output is high-quality, on-brand, and delivered on time — while mentoring intermediate and junior designers and contributing fresh creative thinking to the wider team.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design & Content Creation
Design Development: Create and develop innovative design solutions that align with project goals and brand guidelines across digital assets, print collateral and brand campaigns
Briefs: Craft comprehensive creative briefs for both in-house and external creative teams
Prototypes + Mock Ups: Produce prototypes, mockups, and wireframes to visualise design concepts and facilitate stakeholder feedback
Project Management: Manage design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs meet technical specifications and are consistent with brand guidelines
Handle colour correction, grading, retouching for images and videos and audio with videos where required
Packaging: Minor updates to existing packaging artwork
Other tasks management may deem appropriate from time to time
Collaboration & Leadership
Team Coordination: Work closely with the Design Director and Design Project Manager to ensure smooth workflows and high-quality output
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with the Design Director, marketers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions
Leadership Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior designers, helping them grow and improve their skills
Project Leadership: Take the lead on design projects when needed, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion
Conceptualisation and Innovation: Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table. Lead and actively participate in creative brainstorming sessions, proposing creative solutions that align with project goals and market trends
Skill Development & Innovation
Creative Opportunities: Identify and suggest creative opportunities within the Pet Vertical
Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with innovative design trends and techniques
Industry Trends: Monitor key competitor trends and industry standards
Pursue learning opportunities to improve technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (or areas identified by you and/or your manager)
Skills & Experience
5–8+ years industry experience in a similar role
A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary level institute or similar
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma
Illustration skills are an added advantage
Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and 3D design such as Cinema 4D are an added advantage
Design: Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, colour, and layout
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions
Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to self-manage
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Who thrives at ZURU
This isn't a 9-to-5. We move fast, think big and set goals most companies would call impossible, then go after them. The people who thrive here are entrepreneurs at heart. They own their work, chase bold ideas and never stop raising the bar.
At ZURU, you drive your career, and we give you the platform to take it as far as you can. There are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else, and you'll be surrounded by talented people who make things happen. We're a true meritocracy: we reward impact, not tenure.
How we work
Big ideas happen when great people work side by side, so we're office-first by design. Being together means faster collaboration, sharper decisions and stronger teams, and it's where the real learning happens. Some flexibility may be available depending on the role, location and business needs, but most roles are office-based.
Want to see what life at ZURU really looks like? Follow LIFE@ZURU on Instagram or www.zuru.com
ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀
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