The Design Files is hiring

Writer
12 month contract (parental leave cover)

The Design Files is looking for a full-time Writer to join our editorial team.

This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team at one of Australia’s most popular design publications.

This is a full-time role, based at our studio in Collingwood, Melbourne, commencing in August 2026.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Writer to assist our Managing Editor and small editorial team in all aspects of creating written content for our website and print magazine, social media content, and email newsletters.

Tasks include sourcing and writing editorial content, communicating with and drafting interview questions for story subjects (designers, architects, homeowners and creative people), crafting stories from written interviews and press releases, writing and scheduling social media content, copy editing, captioning photography, and much more.

The successful candidate will be a versatile and talented writer, with a broad interest in design, art, homes, architecture and interiors. You will be an avid consumer of digital media and social media, and you will be interested and aware of global trends in new media and online storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Managing Editor and Senior Writer to source, write, and edit editorial and sponsored content.

• Caption photography

• Create and schedule social media content

• Keep up-to-date with Australian creative and design news

• Keep abreast of how all our content is performing across our website and social media – maintaining awareness of reach + engagement on the stories we publish

• Contact featured subjects and pass on shareable assets when stories go live

• Occasionally assist with pop-up events and magazine launches

Desired Skills & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in professional writing and/or journalism.

• 1-3 years of professional experience working as either an editorial assistant or writer within an online publisher / media business.

• Most importantly you must be an excellent, efficient and versatile writer

• You must have strong time management skills and be capable of dealing with multiple daily and weekly deadlines

• A strong understanding of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram

• Basic experience using Wordpress CMS is desired but not imperative.

The role would suit a junior to mid level writer, with at least 1 year of professional experience in a similar role.

The role is a 12 month contract (parental leave cover). It is full-time, based primarily in our Collingwood office, commencing in August.

Apply

If you feel that you are just the person we are looking for we’d love to hear from you!

To apply email jobs@thedesignfiles.net with the email subject 'JOB APPLICATION – WRITER' by 5pm on Friday July 3rd 2026, and attach the following :

• Your CV

• a short cover letter

• 2 examples of your writing (either attached to your email, or links to published articles is fine)

Successful applicants moving forward to the interview process will be contacted via email by Friday July 10th 2026. In person interviews will be conducted between July 13th - 17th 2026.

Please note that if a large volume of applications are received, it may not be possible for us to contact all unsuccessful applicants, but we’ll do our very best!