Graphic Design & Art Director

Assembly Talent; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly Talent is seeking an Art Director to shape the visual identity for a globally recognised Australian design house. The role balances hands-on design with team leadership across digital, retail, social, and e-commerce channels.

You will drive creative delivery, ensure brand cohesion, and collaborate with marketing, product, and external partners to translate direction into daily design outputs. Flexible working is offered in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' graphic design experience, ideally within fashion, retail, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven ability to deliver refined design across digital and social platforms.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design execution and visual language across channels.
• Experience coordinating workflows, schedules and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Experience overseeing or guiding other designers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design across business-as-usual creative, including digital, showroom, social media, marketing, and e-commerce assets
• Create visually engaging social media content that supports brand and marketing initiatives
• Produce design outputs that balance commercial objectives with brand integrity
• Coordinate team workflow, manage design schedules, and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and product teams to meet creative requirements
• Partner with external creative leaders and suppliers to translate creative direction into daily design delivery

Skills

Graphic design

Creative direction

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for a creative leader to shape the visual identity of a globally recognised Australian design house. As Art Director, the successful candidate will oversee the coordination and delivery of day-to-day creative requirements across digital, retail, social media, marketing, and e-commerce channels. This role balances hands-on design with team oversight, ensuring every output is refined, cohesive, and aligned with brand priorities and international ambitions.

The team is defined by entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Individuals from all backgrounds and abilities are empowered to contribute and grow. The environment is dynamic and inclusive, supporting wellbeing and professional development. Flexible working, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to influence the creative direction of a brand admired both locally and globally are all part of the experience.

• Deliver design across business-as-usual creative, including digital, showroom, social media, marketing, and e-commerce assets
• Create visually engaging social media content that supports brand and marketing initiatives
• Produce design outputs that balance commercial objectives with brand integrity
• Coordinate team workflow, manage design schedules, and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and product teams to meet creative requirements
• Partner with external creative leaders and suppliers to translate creative direction into daily design delivery

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5+ years' graphic design experience, ideally within fashion, retail, or lifestyle brands
• Strong portfolio demonstrating refined design execution across digital and social platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
• Experience managing workflow, scheduling, and deadlines across multiple projects
• Previous experience overseeing or guiding other designers is desirable
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Refined design sensibility with strong attention to detail
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Collaborative approach, building strong working relationships internally and externally

Your Next Step

If you are ready to lead creative delivery for a brand admired on the world stage, this could be your next career-defining move. Passion, potential, and a growth mindset are valued just as much as experience.