Retail Creative Director: Culture-Driven Campaigns

8200 Accenture Australia P/L Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is seeking a Retail Creative Director to lead integrated retail, social and brand campaigns from our Sydney studio. You will shape the customer journey across brand platforms, retail activations and always-on content, collaborating with strategists, account leads and production partners to deliver exceptional work.

The role requires 5+ years' leadership experience in a creative/advertising environment, a strong portfolio in retail, and a proven ability to mentor

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within a creative, advertising or integrated agency environment.
• Proven experience working on retail brands and retail-focused marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of retail communications, shopper marketing and brand-building principles.
• Experience leading integrated campaigns across social, digital, content and traditional channels.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative leadership and outstanding execution.
• Excellent presentation, storytelling and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing creative talent.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with client and business objectives.
• Passion for culture, creativity and creating work that drives measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and development of integrated retail and social campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with marketing stakeholders and become a trusted creative advisor.
• Oversee creative work from initial brief through to execution and delivery.
• Partner with strategy, social, account management and production teams to develop compelling brand and retail solutions.
• Drive creative excellence across all customer touchpoints, including retail, shopper, digital and social channels.
• Present and sell creative concepts with confidence to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Champion innovative approaches that help brands connect with customers in meaningful ways.
• Guide and mentor designers, copywriters and junior creatives.
• Work collaboratively with content creators, photographers, directors and production partners to bring ideas to life.
• Maintain exceptional creative standards while balancing strategic and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Creative leadership

Retail marketing

Brand strategy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Job description

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is seeking a Retail Creative Director to lead integrated retail, social and brand campaigns from our Sydney studio. You will shape the customer journey across brand platforms, retail activations and always-on content, collaborating with strategists, account leads and production partners to deliver exceptional work.

The role requires 5+ years' leadership experience in a creative/advertising environment, a strong portfolio in retail, and a proven ability to mentor