Creative Designer and Storyteller

Free to Feed is a non profit social enterprise that empowers people from refugee backgrounds to connect through a shared love of food, storytelling and cultural exchange, as they resettle in their new community. Free to Feed is affectionately known for its rich cooking experiences, nourishing events, and a warm, generous community spirit.

At Free to Feed we want you to feel genuinely excited to do meaningful work every single day. We pride ourselves on being a creative, effective, problem solving and passionate team. Our Core Values are Curiosity, Respect and Positivity. We want to work with people that believe in and are passionate about Free to Feed’s mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Creative Designer + Storyteller is a dynamic, hands-on role that blends creativity with strategic direction. You will lead the creative vision and execution of all our campaigns, experiences, and collateral, ensuring the Free to Feed (FTF) brand is consistently brought to life in an engaging and impactful way.

As a skilled and beautiful storyteller, you will amplify culturally diverse narratives across both digital and non-digital channels, content, and experiences. Your work will foster deeper love, connections, understanding, and advocacy for FTF, helping to strengthen our bond with all our audiences.

Part of the Marketing team, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our social impact program participants, who come from refugee, asylum-seeking, and new migrant backgrounds, ensuring their stories are shared in an authentic and meaningful way.

ABOUT YOU / SELECTION CRITERA

You are a creative powerhouse with a deep passion for storytelling and social impact. Your skillset seamlessly blends design, marketing, and content creation, and you thrive in crafting beautiful, compelling, and mission-aligned work. Driven by purpose, you have a strong commitment to supporting refugees and newly arrived communities, and you naturally embody Free to Feed’s warm, welcoming spirit.

Your exceptional creative thinking and design abilities allow you to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms and channels. Your skills in designing visually stunning materials are complimented by your ability to craft powerful stories that engage our customers and community. From social media campaigns to recipe books and event concepts, you excel in creating content that resonates with diverse audiences while amplifying Free to Feed’s mission.

You are highly organised, proactive, and collaborative, thriving in dynamic environments where no two days are the same. You can balance multiple projects while maintaining an eye for detail and delivering on time. A natural connector, you build strong, trusting relationships with internal teams, program participants, and external stakeholders, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.

Above all, you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a social enterprise that fosters connection, celebrates culture, and empowers people.

Your Experience and Skills Include:

• At least 3 years of experience in graphic design and content creation.
• A passion for storytelling, both written and visual, with an understanding of how imagery and narrative drive communication.
• Proficiency in Canva, HubSpot, Squarespace, and social media platforms.
• Exceptional creative and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Time management and project coordination expertise to ensure timely delivery.
• Experience creating integrated content across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and eDMs.

Your Personal Attributes:

• Warm, positive, and curious, with a calm and adaptable approach.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a collaborative spirit.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering connections with diverse people and communities.
• A sincere love for building welcoming, inclusive spaces and cultivating relationships.
• A deep appreciation for community-building and creating social cohesion.
• A deep commitment to Free to Feed’s mission, values, and social impact initiatives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed criteria.

how to apply

To apply, please email people@freeto.org with the following:

• A portfolio of your work via video or presentation. Be as creative as you like! We'd love to see a portfolio that tells the story of your creative journey. We want you to share work that you're proud of, stories that you've created and how you bring ideas to life. Ideally, you'll include examples of creative / design work and written stories / copywriting.
• A short video introducing yourself and why you'd love this role and to work for Free to Feed.
• Your CV, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria