Art Director

We are seeking a talented Art Director to join our creative team at Carsales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative thinking, with a keen eye for aesthetics and visual storytelling. You will be responsible for developing and executing compelling campaigns, from Key Visuals (KV) to storyboards for films, creating concepts and visuals for events, and creating content across all types of media and channels—both online and offline.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute creative campaigns from concept to delivery, including Key Visuals, storyboards, scripts, and cross-channel adaptations (digital, social, print, OOH, video).
• Create 360º ideas that maintain brand consistency while tailoring messages and formats to each platform - balancing functionality and creativity.
• Build compelling narratives and storyboards for motion design and filmed productions, driving engagement and brand alignment.
• Collaborate on brand identity projects, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling and innovative design across all touchpoints.
• Leverage AI tools and Figma to design impactful landing pages, EDMs, digital assets, and campaign visuals.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders, managing timelines, presenting ideas effectively, and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong design craft, conceptual thinking, narrative development, and ownership of the creative process—from idea to execution.
• We're looking for someone who thinks 360°, capable of envisioning a campaign from its core idea to how it comes to life across digital, print, social and motion channels.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as an Art Director (or similar), with a strong portfolio of campaign concepts, storytelling, and multi-platform design.
• Expertise in Key Visual creation, storyboarding, and narrative development for motion or filmed content, with a 360º campaign mindset.
• Proficiency in AI tools for image generation, illustration, and video, and solid command of Figma for digital design.
• Strong visual design skills and deep knowledge of branding principles, able to translate strategy into compelling creative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident in stakeholder engagement and idea presentation.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and solutions-focused, with a collaborative, proactive, and positive attitude.

Additional Information

• Carsales is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you're a candidate with a disability or you'll need some adjustments, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
• Flexible working options are available, including part-time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process.
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant.
• Successful candidates joining Carsales are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.

About Carsales

• We embrace a hybrid way of working – mixing working from home with the energy and connection of being together in the office.
• We celebrate flexibility and have policies, procedures and leave options to support flexible work.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Art/Creative
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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