Creative Director - Maternity Leave Cover (Retail Brand)

About the role

A well-established Australian retail brand is looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead its in-house Creative and Design team during a 12-month maternity leave cover. Reporting directly to the CMO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the role shapes the creative direction of the brand, influences marketing strategy and works closely with the CMO and CEO. It suits someone with a strong graphic design background who understands visual communication, brand consistency and the commercial side of creativity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop an established Creative and Design team
• Set the creative direction and ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints
• Translate marketing strategy and commercial objectives into effective creative campaigns
• Work with the CMO, CEO and wider leadership team to influence business and brand direction
• Maintain a high creative standard while delivering against business priorities and targets
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture and provide hands-on creative direction and guidance

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in creative, design and brand environments, including at Creative Director level
• Strong graphic design and visual creative background
• Experience leading and developing creative teams
• Proven understanding of retail marketing, brand strategy and commercial objectives
• Experience in fashion or retail, either agency-side or in a large in-house brand environment
• Confidence presenting ideas to and influencing C-suite executives

What we offer

• 12-month maternity leave cover contract, starting mid-January 2027
• Salary of $150k-$165k plus superannuation
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home