Global Creative Studio Lead — Hands-On & AI‑Aware

Talent Matters; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Onsite facilities

Onsite parking

Job summary

Talent Matters in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a hands-on Creative Director to lead a premium in-house studio for a design and lifestyle brand with global reach. You’ll shape campaigns, set visual direction, direct shoots, and stay deeply involved in craft while guiding a small team.

You’ll work closely with the Founder, CMO and Head of Brand, translating bold creative vision into high-quality output across markets and channels, including an increasing focus on AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a creative team and delivering campaign-level work.
• Premium brand execution with strong visual storytelling.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and motion design.
• Experience applying AI tools to creative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction across global campaigns and markets.
• Design, retouch, develop layouts and produce finished artwork when needed.
• Direct still photography shoots and art direction for major campaigns.
• Maintain high-quality, consistent brand standards across outputs.
• Shape and implement AI-enabled workflows to improve speed and craft.

Skills

Creative leadership

Hands-on design

Communication skills

Stakeholder presentation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Motion design

AI tools

Job description

Talent Matters in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a hands-on Creative Director to lead a premium in-house studio for a design and lifestyle brand with global reach. You’ll shape campaigns, set visual direction, direct shoots, and stay deeply involved in craft while guiding a small team.

You’ll work closely with the Founder, CMO and Head of Brand, translating bold creative vision into high-quality output across markets and channels, including an increasing focus on AI-enabled workflows.