Creative Director

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Creative Store Australia Full time
Overview

The Creative Store Australia is recruiting a skilled ideas-first Creative Director to lead the creative department at a Melbourne-based, well-established independent agency. The role involves shaping campaigns, mentoring a small team, and driving bold, defining creative work across branding, strategy, social media, media buying, and integrated campaigns.

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$120,000.00/yr

The Role

As Creative Director, you will:

  • Lead and inspire a creative team including art directors and external partners.
  • Collaborate across accounts, media, and digital to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns.
  • Bring strong ideation skills, shaping innovative and effective creative outputs.
  • Mentor and develop younger team members, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Contribute to business development by leveraging networks or proactively generating opportunities.
  • Take ownership of the role, influencing both creative direction and agency growth.
What We Are Looking For
  • Proven agency experience and a portfolio of successful campaigns.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Business development mindset – well-connected or able to hustle.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable in a small agency environment.
  • Able to thrive in a flexible, collaborative culture without needing micromanagement.
What is on Offer
  • Flexible working with hybrid options (in office Tue–Thurs).
  • An openness to part time with 3 to 4 days per week.
  • Vibrant, dynamic campaigns without the burnout culture of larger agencies.
  • Partnership opportunities for the right candidate.
  • A healthy work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Design, Art/Creative, and Management
Industries
  • Design Services, Graphic Design, and Technology, Information and Media

If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark with a lively Melbourne-based creative agency, we would love to hear from you. Reference #38999.

Send your CV to James Hunter at The Creative Store. Email , or call The Creative Store on for more details.

Visit The Creative Store website to view all our jobs online.


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