About

Firefly Cinemas brings people together under the stars with unforgettable drive-in movie sessions and community events across Aotearoa. We’re looking for a creative, hands-on Advertising Designer & Content Creator who can design standout promotional material, manage social content, and be part of the on-ground event team—capturing the vibe, welcoming audiences, and helping each session run smoothly.

The role:

You’ll be responsible for creating eye-catching marketing assets (digital + print), posting and scheduling content across our social channels, and capturing photos and videos at events. This role is perfect for someone who’s confident with design tools, understands what performs on social, and enjoys being out in the community—especially during event nights.

Key responsibilities Design & advertising creative:

Design promotional assets for campaigns, including:

• Social media posts/stories/reels covers
• Posters, flyers, signage, menus, tickets, banners
• Sponsor/partner graphics and event announcements
• Maintain and apply Firefly Cinemas brand style across all designs
• Prepare print-ready files and digital deliverables to required specs
• Collaborate with management to develop creative concepts and campaign visuals

Social media content & posting

• Create, write, and publish engaging content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok (and others as needed)
• Schedule posts and manage a weekly/monthly content plan
• Respond to trends with quick-turn graphics and short-form content (when appropriate)
• Support basic community engagement (comments/DM direction, as agreed)

Photography & video

• Capture high-quality event photography (crowds, atmosphere, setup, sponsor presence, key moments)
• Record short video clips for social media (behind-the-scenes, audience arrivals, highlights)
• Edit videos into short-form content (Reels/TikTok), including:
• Trimming, pacing, captions, music, simple transitions
• Basic colour correction and audio clean-up where required

Event support & audience hosting

• Attend drive-in sessions and events as part of the team
• Assist with welcoming and guiding guests:
• Helping audiences settle in and understand where to go
• Supporting smooth entry flow and friendly customer experience
• Being a positive, calm presence during busy periods
• Support on-the-ground marketing needs (signage placement, sponsor visibility, quick updates)

Skills & experience required

• Proven experience in a similar design/advertising/content role (agency, in-house, freelance, or events-based)
• Strong ability in Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
• Photoshop (image editing, photo cleanup, compositing)
• Illustrator (vector design, logos, layouts, print assets)
• (Bonus) InDesign for posters/flyers and multi-page layouts
• Good understanding of social media formats, sizing, and content best practice
• Photography skills (composition, lighting awareness, capturing moments quickly)
• Video editing skills using tools such as:
• Premiere Pro / After Effects / CapCut / DaVinci Resolve (any is fine—tell us what you use)
• Strong time management and ability to deliver to deadlines
• Great communication and a team-first attitude

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification is preferred, such as:
• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Marketing, or similar
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications
• Full/New Zealand work eligibility, Sponsorship might be available for the right candidate
• A restricted/full driver licence and reliable transport is an advantage (events may run late)

Availability & work conditions:

• This role includes evening and weekend work, especially during event season

Combination of:

• Remote/off-site design work, and
• On-location event attendance for content capture and audience hosting
• Hours may vary week-to-week depending on event schedule and campaign needs

What we’re looking for in the right person:

• You have a strong portfolio and can show real examples of social content + design work
• You’re fast and accurate—able to create polished work without losing the creative spark
• You can confidently switch between “creative studio mode” and “event team mode”
• You genuinely enjoy creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, friends, and local communities

What you’ll get:

• A creative role with real community impact—and content you’ll be proud to share
• A fun, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow your hours/responsibility as Firefly Cinemas expands
• Access to live events to capture unique content (not just desk-based design)

How to apply

Please send:

• Your CV
• A link to your portfolio (Behance/Drive/Website)
• 3–5 examples of your best social media designs and (if available) video edits

A short note telling us:

• Which Adobe tools you’re strongest in
• What social platforms you’ve managed/created for
• Your availability for evenings/weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 – $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Extended annual leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person