Creative Operations Manager

Seed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off Seed Heritage products

Discounts across Brandbank Group brand

Health and Wellness initiatives

Brandbank Day - extra leave

Dog-friendly office

Sample Sales access

Pantry Perks - free breakfast and on‑s

End-of-Trip Facilities

Job summary

Seed Heritage is seeking a dynamic Creative Operations Manager to lead our graphic design team and drive the visual direction of our digital campaigns and brand moments.

In this role you will shape the brand aesthetic, mentor a talented team, manage timelines, and ensure outputs meet high quality standards while collaborating with Marketing, eCommerce, and VM/Windows teams. On-site at our St Kilda Road offices in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 5+ years in creative or graphic design with senior digital design and project management experience.
• Fashion industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and presentation tools.
• Experience with Jira, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Strong creative thinking, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Excellent team management and communication abilities.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Graphic Design team to deliver outstanding creative work.
• Manage workflow, allocate resources, and oversee projects from brief to launch.
• Ensure outputs align with brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Own the critical path, coordinate briefings, approvals, and milestones.
• Oversee design of seasonal campaigns, events, and brand moments.
• Provide guidance on digital design to maintain excellence.
• Collaborate with Marketing, eCommerce, and VM/Windows teams to deliver brand-aligned outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate innovative design elements.
• Present work to stakeholders and manage creative approvals.
• Organize and manage digital assets and external resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Creative direction

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft Office

Jira

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic Creative Operations Manager to lead our graphic design team and drive the visual direction of our digital campaigns and key brand moments.

In this role, you'll shape the brand's aesthetic, bring ideas to life, and ensure every project meets high-quality standards - while mentoring a talented team and managing tight timelines.

The Role:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Graphic Design team to deliver outstanding creative work.
• Manage team workflow, allocate resources, and oversee project delivery from brief to launch.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Own and manage the critical path, coordinating briefings, approvals, and milestone tracking.
• Oversee design of seasonal campaigns, events, partnerships, and key brand moments.
• Review and provide guidance on digital design work to ensure excellence.
• Collaborate with Marketing, eCommerce, and VM/Windows teams to deliver brand-aligned outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating innovative design elements into projects.
• Present work confidently to stakeholders and manage creative approvals.
• Organise and manage digital assets, post-production approvals, and external design resources.
• On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in creative or graphic design roles, with senior digital design and project management experience.
• Fashion industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and presentation tools (Adobe, Figma, Canva, Microsoft).
• Experienced with project management platforms such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Strong creative thinking, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Exceptional team management, relationship-building, and communication abilities.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and proactive with a can-do attitude.

Why join the Seed Heritage team?

• Up to 50% off the new season Seed Heritage product range!
• Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry & kikki.K.
• Supportive team culture and environment.
• Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team.
• Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program
• Brandbank Day - An additional day's leave to use however you like - whether it's for life admin, cultural celebrations, or simply recharging.
• You & Your Mate - Yes, we mean your dog! Bring your furry friend to work and make your day that little bit brighter.
• Sample Sales - Exclusive access to product samples at great prices - a fun and exciting benefit for anyone who loves our brands.
• Pantry Perks - Free breakfast and snacks available on-site for a quick pick-me-up.
• End-of-Trip Facilities - Including bike stands, showers, towel service, and ironing boards for those commuting in active ways.

At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view.

The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares.

With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide.

Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We'd love for you to join us.

To learn more and see all job listings, visit: https://www.seedheritage.com/careers

About Brandbank Group:

Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry & kikki.K

Please note: Brandbank Group is not currently seeking support from recruitment agencies for this role and will not accept any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage interested applicants to apply directly if they would like to be considered for this opportunity.