Head of Creative Studio

Role Overview

Take leadership with artistic expertise while actively contributing to the creative process at King Living's in-house Creative Studio. This senior position involves envisioning and executing design campaigns, setting a consistent visual style, directing photography shoots, and integrating AI technologies to enhance speed and quality across eight global markets.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Founder and Head of Brand to accurately interpret and realize creative intentions rapidly and effectively across worldwide channels.
• Engage directly with design tools, including artwork creation, retouching, and layout development, balancing hands-on execution with team leadership.
• Lead campaign concept development and art direct major still photography sessions from initial planning through final production.
• Maintain high creative standards by reviewing and approving all visual material produced by the studio.
• Oversee the application and adoption of AI tools within the studio, training team members and continuously evaluating innovative technologies to improve workflows while preserving craftsmanship.
• Guide and mentor the Creative Studio team, fostering a culture of quality, curiosity, and ongoing enhancement, coordinating capacity planning alongside the Campaign Manager.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum eight years’ experience in graphic design or art direction, with at least three years in a leadership capacity guiding creative teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and motion design; familiarity with Figma is advantageous.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing campaign-oriented work for premium lifestyle, interiors, or furniture brands, highlighting strong art direction and hands-on creative ability.
• Current practical experience with AI creative tools, capable of directing, assessing, and instructing others in their use, with a commitment to continuous self-education in this area.
• Proven track record in art directing high-quality still photography for upscale lifestyle or furniture retail brands.
• Deep understanding of brand systems, typography, color theory, and visual communication standards.
• Adaptability to modify creative outputs contextually for different cultural markets.
• Resilience under pressure with a positive approach to feedback and iterative processes.
• Effective communication skills to present ideas and outcomes to senior non-visual stakeholders.

AI Integration at King Living

King Living embraces AI to enhance productivity, transparency, and decision-making speed. While AI expertise is not mandatory, candidates must exhibit openness and eagerness to use emerging AI tools to optimize creative workflows and innovation.

Reasons to Join

• Work for an iconic Australian furniture design brand with a significant global presence across multiple countries.
• Enjoy significant creative authority with direct access to the company's Founder and senior marketing leaders.
• Participate in a unique role combining hands-on creative work with strategic leadership.
• Lead the studio’s use of AI technology to push creative quality and efficiency.
• Benefit from workplace perks like freshly brewed coffee from an onsite barista, free parking with EV charging, and generous discounts on premium products.
• Collaborate in a supportive, value-driven culture working closely across diverse teams.

Company Values and Equal Opportunity

King Living is a family-owned, innovation-focused design company that values passion, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation. Hiring considers skills and experience alongside attitude and value alignment. The company embraces diversity and equality in all applications.