Head of Creative Studio

King Living, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freshly brewed coffee onsite

EV charging on-site parking

Employee discounts on premium product

Collaborative cross-functional culture

Job summary

King Living is seeking a senior creative leader to head the in-house Creative Studio in Sydney. You will translate the founder's vision into campaigns, direct major shoots, and supervise hands-on design work while maintaining craft across eight markets.

You will balance leadership with hands-on execution, push the visual language, mentor the team, and own AI adoption to move faster without compromising quality. The role reports to the CMO and partners with Brand, Content, Digital, and CRM teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in graphic design or art direction.
• At least 3 years leading a creative team.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and motion design; working knowledge of Figma.
• Portfolio demonstrating campaign-level thinking and premium lifestyle or furniture brand work.
• Demonstrated experience directing still photography shoots and upholding a high craft standard.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house Creative Studio and translate founder's vision into deliverables.
• Concept campaigns from brief to execution and direct major shoots.
• Set and maintain the King Living visual language across eight markets.
• Guard quality and uphold the brand craft across all channels.
• Own AI adoption in the studio and train the team on new tools.
• Partner with Campaign Manager on capacity planning and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Graphic design

Art direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion design

Figma

AI tools

Brand systems

Market adaptation

Leadership

Job description

Location: Design & Support Centre, Sydney, NSW, AU

Date Posted: 05 November 2026

This is not just a creative leadership role where you review work and present to stakeholders. This is a hands‑on, working role for a seasoned creative lead who still sits in the file. You will lead King Living's in‑house Creative Studio — concepting campaigns, setting the visual language, and directing major shoots from pre‑production through to final delivery. You will translate the Founder's creative vision into finished work that is precise, considered and unmistakably King Living across every market and channel. This is the kind of role where your eye matters as much as your leadership. You will direct photographers, brief stylists, push layouts until they're right, and hold the team to a craft standard that reflects one of Australia's most design‑led brands — all while owning how the studio adopts and uses AI to move faster without losing quality. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and working in close daily partnership with the Head of Brand and the Founder, this is a senior role with genuine creative authority — and genuine accountability for what leaves the studio. If you are a resilient, hands‑on creative leader with an exceptional portfolio, a current craft skill set, and the ability to move between leading a team and executing work yourself — this is the role built for you.

What You Will Own

Translating the Vision

Work hand in hand with the Founder and Head of Brand to interpret creative intent faithfully, give it form, and make it deliverable at pace and at scale across all eight global markets.

Hands on the Tools

Design, retouch, build layouts and produce finished artwork yourself — moving between directing the team and sitting in the file, depending on what the work needs.

Campaign Concepting & Art Direction

Lead conceptual development of campaigns from brief to execution — and art direct all major still photography shoots from pre‑production through to final files.

Quality Guardianship

Review and approve all creative output leaving the studio — holding the King Living visual standard across every market and channel.

AI Ownership

Own how the studio uses AI — using tools yourself daily, setting the standards, training the team, and continuously evaluating new tools. AI must lift quality and speed without diluting craft.

Team Leadership & Workflow

Lead, mentor and develop the Creative Studio team — building a culture of craft, curiosity and continuous improvement, and partnering with the Campaign Manager on capacity planning and workflow efficiency.

Who You Are

• Minimum 8 years in graphic design or art direction, with at least 3 years leading a creative team
• A current, hands‑on craft skill set — expert in Adobe Creative Suite and motion design, working knowledge of Figma
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating campaign‑level thinking and aspirational brand craft, ideally for a premium lifestyle, interiors or furniture brand
• Demonstrated, current use of AI creative tools — able to direct and critically assess AI output, teach it to others, and show evidence of continuous learning as the tools evolve
• Proven experience art directing still photography shoots for a premium lifestyle or furniture retail brand
• Strong command of brand systems, typography, colour and visual communication
• Experience adapting creative across multiple markets for cultural and market nuance
• Resilient and steady under pressure — takes feedback and iteration as part of the work, not as a setback
• Communicates and presents well, including to senior stakeholders who do not think visually

AI at King Living

King Living is actively embracing AI across the business to remove friction, increase visibility and accelerate decision making. We are looking for people who are curious, open‑minded and excited by the opportunity to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks and create more time for creative thinking and innovation.

You do not need to be an AI expert — but you should have the mindset and willingness to adopt new tools that help us move faster and work smarter.

Why People Join King Living — And Stay

An Iconic Australian Brand

Since 1977, King Living has redefined Australian furniture design. With showrooms across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, China and Thailand — your work will shape the creative identity of a genuinely global brand.

Creative Authority

A senior role with real creative ownership — direct access to the Founder, the CMO and the Head of Brand, and accountability for the standard of every piece of work that leaves the studio.

Hands‑On & Strategic in Equal Measure

A rare creative leadership role that keeps you close to the craft — not just the calendar.

AI‑Forward Studio

Own the AI capability of the studio — selecting, implementing and governing tools that lift quality and speed without compromising craft.

Daily Perks

• Freshly brewed coffee from our onsite barista — every day.

Convenience

• Complimentary onsite parking at our Design & Support Centre, including EV charging facilities.

Generous Discounts

• Employee and family & friends discounts on our full premium product range.

Collaborative Culture

• Work closely with Brand, Content, Digital, Performance, Product and CRM teams in a values‑driven, high‑trust environment.

About King Living

King Living is a family‑owned Australian design company with a global footprint and a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design. Everything we do is guided by four values: Passion. Integrity. Collaboration. Innovation. These are not words on a wall — they shape how we lead, create and grow.

Our hiring decisions are based not only on experience and skills, but on mindset, attitude and alignment with our values. King Living is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.

Ready to lead the studio that shapes how King Living looks to the world? We'd love to hear from you.