This isn’t a role for FMCG or consumer-only backgrounds. This is a high-stakes position dedicated to corporate branding for listed companies, institutional entities, and major organisations. We are looking for a leader who leads with rationale, speaks the language of business, and wins over C-suite stakeholders through high-level storytelling and conviction.
The Role
As the Design Director, you will be the driving force behind the studio’s most complex corporate identity projects. You won't just be overseeing design; you will be ensuring every creative decision is rooted in a solid "why" that resonates at the board level.
Your day-to-day will involve:
- Strategic Leadership: Developing comprehensive brand style guides and visual identities for complex organisations.
- Team Mentorship: Managing and inspiring a talented design team, ensuring all output is filtered through the lens of brand strategy and high-level craft.
- Pitching & New Business: Taking an active lead in pitches, selling nuanced stories and strategic solutions to CEOs and COOs.
- Stakeholder Diplomacy: Navigating high-stakes feedback with authority and grace, building unity among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Business Acumen: Identifying opportunities for account growth and positioning the studio as the leading partner for corporate brand excellence.
You are someone who leads with strategy first. You possess the gravitas to command a room of executives and the ability to translate complex business goals into clear design logic. You are ambitious, ready to "own" your role, and understand that design is a powerful commercial tool for business success.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Extensive senior-level experience with a strict focus on Corporate Branding.
- The ability to read, understand, and speak "Brand Strategy" fluently.
- Proven experience in leading new business pitches and winning over high-value clients.
- A collaborative yet authoritative leadership style that elevates the team’s output.
To apply, upload your CV and folio to the link below.
Please note, while we would love to be able to get back to everyone, we will only respond to shortlisted applicants. We are only keen to hear from people who are Australian Residents or who have the appropriate Australian Working VISAs. Sadly, we won't be able to assist people based outside of Australia. A periodic rate of pay applies for this role. To help manage applications please no phone calls or DMs; apply here.
