Head of Creative

KIVARI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative environment

Career growth

Work-life balance

Sustainability purpose

Clothing allowance

Job summary

KIVARI, a Sydney-based fashion brand, is seeking a Head of Creative to own the brand's vision and execution across every touchpoint, translating its coastal-inspired identity globally. You will direct shoots on location, brief design teams, and partner with Marketing to ensure consistency and impact.

You are a visionary leader with 8-12+ years in Creative or Senior Creative roles, with a background in fashion or retail, strong portfolio across campaigns and social.

Qualifications

• Visionary creative leader with strong storytelling and brand-building skills.
• Proven ability to set bold creative vision across campaigns and touchpoints.
• Experience directing shoots and leading design teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and protect KIVARI’s visual identity across all brand touchpoints.
• Lead end-to-end creative direction for campaigns and shoots.
• Oversee brand shoots, art direction, casting and run sheets.
• Manage design team, budgets and production outputs.

Skills

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Brand storytelling

Education

Degree in Creative Direction / Visual Arts / Graphic Design / Fashion Design / Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Notion

Canva

Job description

Born in Australia. Belonging everywhere.

KIVARI is an accessible designer brand with deep coastal roots for the woman who moves between the ocean, and the world. KIVARI was built on one belief - that getting dressed should never be hard. With signature design handwriting, quality craft and considered details we inspire women to feel confident and authentically themselves.

We’re looking for a Head of Creative to own the creative vision and execution across every brand touchpoint. Translating the vision of the brand globally.

ABOUT US

KIVARI is a Sydney-based fashion brand, founded in 2014. Every piece is designed by our team in Australia, crafted with sustainability in mind and made from materials sourced across the world. Community comes first, quality always. We’re building a warm environment where creativity thrives giving space to evolve with us as we grow across the globe.

ABOUT YOU

You are a visionary creative leader with an exceptional eye for detail and a genuine love of fashion, storytelling and brand-building. With 8-12+ years in Creative Direction, Art Direction or a senior creative leadership role - ideally in fashion, lifestyle or retail - you know how to set a bold creative vision and bring it to life across campaigns, shoots, social and every touchpoint of the brand. You have an instinct for what’s next: elevated, fresh, yet unmistakably KIVARI.

You’re as comfortable directing a shoot on location as briefing a design team, presenting a seasonal vision to our Founder, or getting hands‑on with the small details that make a brand feel considered. A confident leader and natural collaborator, you’ll partner closely with our Head of Marketing to ensure every piece of creative is intentional, elevated and brand‑defining.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Creative vision - set and protect KIVARI’s visual identity, keeping it elevated, consistent and always evolving with intention.
• Campaigns - lead end‑to‑end creative direction, concept to final asset delivery.
• Brand shoots - own concept, casting, styling, run sheets and art direction on set.
• Social creative - direct our strategy across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and emerging platforms, with our Social Media Lead.
• Partnerships & events - Collaborate on influencer collaborations, activations and key partnerships so every moment feels on‑brand.
• Design team - lead and develop our Creative Lead (Senior Graphic Designer) and design team, setting the standard and managing workload.
• Design output - oversee paiddigital, eCommerce, social, advertising, packaging, events and in‑store VM.
• Budgets - own creative and production budgets across shoots, design and print.
• Culture radar - stay ahead of global aesthetic and cultural trends, keeping KIVARI forward‑thinking and internationally relevant.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 8-12+ years in Creative Direction, Art Direction or senior creative leadership.
• A background in fashion, lifestyle or retail; global experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience directing photo shoots, art directing campaigns and leading a design team.
• A strong portfolio of aspirational brand creative across campaign, social, digital and print.
• Confident art direction of photographers, videographers, stylists and talent on set.
• A commercial mind - an understanding of how creative drives brand perception and business outcomes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma, Notion, Canva, or similar an advantage.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for shoots, events and activations.
• A degree in Creative Direction, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Communications or a related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A creative, collaborative environment - join a team that champions bold ideas, where your vision helps shape the future of the brand as we grow globally.
• Real growth - as KIVARI expands worldwide, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and your career.
• Balance - regular hours from our new Rosebery office.
• Purpose - help shape creative that reflects our commitment to sustainability and a positive impact on our community and environment.
• Competitive package - salary and benefits, including a generous clothing allowance.

OUR VALUES

• Community First
• Quality Always
• Dynamic Optimism
• Always Evolving

This role is based in our Head Office in Rosebery, Sydney NSW.

KIVARI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.