ART DIRECTOR

CULT CONTEMPORARY FASHION | NEWSTEAD

• Brand Story

  Female-founded from the sunshine state, this fashion powerhouse has scaled into a multi-million-dollar fashion brand. Known for viral launches, distinctive trend turnarounds and a cult social following that’s heard to beat, our client has earned huge word-of-mouth loyalty from customers who love the always-fresh collections that sell out on repeat. With major industry recognition for digital growth and content innovation, it’s a modern fashion love story that will see you find your perfect brand pairing for your next resume addition.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  WARDROBE WONDER: A generous staff discount across HQ and retail. Need we say more?

  MAMA MATTERS: Paid maternity leave designed to genuinely support working parents.

  GIVING BACK: Additional leave days plus a work week designed to give you time back

  DID SOMEONE SAY SAMPLE SALE? HQ staff sample sales at unheard of prices (consider this your new favourite payday).

• You’re a fit if you…

  Bring proven experience in Art Direction or Creative Direction, ideally within the fashion or lifestyle industry. Have a strong creative portfolio showcasing campaign development, photography, styling and visual storytelling. Are confident leading fashion shoots from initial concept through to final execution. Have a refined creative eye and a strong understanding of fashion, trends and contemporary visual culture. Enjoy leading, mentoring and developing creative teams. Can balance creative vision with the practical demands of production, timelines and budgets. Are highly organised, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple creative projects. Thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Cassie Crew, Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Cassie@reliergroup.com

THE ROLE

We are partnering with a leading Australian fashion brand to find an experienced Art Director to lead the brand's visual identity and creative execution.

Working closely with the Chief Creative Officer, this role will oversee creative direction across campaigns, eCommerce, content and digital platforms, ensuring a consistent and elevated visual identity across every brand touchpoint.

We're looking for a strong creative leader with a refined eye for detail, a passion for fashion and visual storytelling, and the ability to bring creative concepts to life. Someone who can balance creative vision with hands-on execution, while leading and developing a talented creative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the visual direction and execution of seasonal campaigns, eCommerce shoots, content and brand activations.

• Translate creative briefs into compelling concepts that reflect the brand's identity and aesthetic.

• Direct end-to-end shoot production, including styling, casting, locations, shot lists and post-production.

• Provide hands-on creative direction on set, guiding models, talent, styling and visual composition.

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team across design, content, photography and production.

• Oversee graphic design and content production to ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints.

• Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Digital and eCommerce teams to deliver creative assets aligned with brand priorities.

• Manage creative workflows, production timelines and resources to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.