Senior Creative Lead – Brand Narratives & Campaigns

1000heads Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1000heads Group is seeking a highly versatile Senior Creative to elevate our Sydney or Melbourne office with groundbreaking concepting and integrated campaigns across TV, digital, social, outdoor and in-store activations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a portfolio of exceptional storytelling, and mastery of Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and AI tools to push boundaries and drive client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a creative, art direction, or design-focused role, preferably within an agency environment.
• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates exceptional presentation design, conceptual strength, and brand storytelling.
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.
• A strong understanding of social media platforms, content formats, and cultural trends.
• Familiarity with AI-driven creative tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney) and an enthusiasm for integrating emerging technologies into creative workflows.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and defend concepts to internal teams and clients.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the senior team to conceive original, compelling creative concepts for pitches, campaigns, and RFP submissions.
• Partner with external partners to ensure smooth execution and delivery of assets in market.
• Lead brainstorming sessions, providing innovative thinking, strategic direction, and creative problem-solving to develop standout brand narratives.
• Oversee the design and structure of client presentations, pitch decks, and RFP documents, ensuring they are visually striking, on-brand, and communicate ideas effectively.
• Develop cutting-edge templates, visuals, and storytelling techniques that elevate the agency's presentation quality and persuasive impact.
• Utilise Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to produce polished, professional presentation materials.
• Create infographics, key visuals, and narrative elements that bring strategic and creative ideas to life.
• Understand and apply insights from various social media platforms to ensure creative concepts are platform-appropriate, audience-relevant, and culturally on-trend.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft digital content that fosters engagement, brand growth, and positive audience interactions.
• Stay current with the latest industry tools, including AI-based solutions like ChatGPT and Midjourney, to boost ideation, streamline processes, and continuously enhance creative quality.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to the team, driving innovation and exploring emerging frontiers in design and storytelling.

Skills

Creative leadership

Concept development

Brand storytelling

Presentation design

AI tools

Verbal communication

Time management

Tools

Google Slides

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

1000heads Group is seeking a highly versatile Senior Creative to elevate our Sydney or Melbourne office with groundbreaking concepting and integrated campaigns across TV, digital, social, outdoor and in-store activations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a portfolio of exceptional storytelling, and mastery of Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and AI tools to push boundaries and drive client outcomes.