Art Director

Job Description

Lightspeed is seeking an Art Director to join their Marketing team in Melbourne. The Art Director will be responsible for creating creative assets for global marketing campaigns, blending artistic vision, strategic thinking, and managerial skills to ensure projects meet business objectives and resonate with target audiences. What this role involves:

• Establishing the visual direction for marketing materials.
• Collaborating with internal teams and managing freelance contributors.
• Executing major campaigns with advanced skills in concept development and brand storytelling.
• Managing and supervising contracted and part-time designers.
• Overseeing the execution of concepts across various media channels.
• Working independently and meeting project deadlines.
• Proactively making recommendations for team improvement.
• Adhering to brand guidelines.
• Creating assets for internal company use.

What the candidate needs to bring:

• A portfolio demonstrating creativity and quality work.
• Extensive background in multidisciplinary design work.
• Advanced proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• An incredible eye for detail.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What Lightspeed offers:

• Flexible work environment.
• Genuine career opportunities.
• Lightspeed share scheme.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Flexible working policy.
• Option to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year.
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year.
• Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services.
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents.
• LinkedIn Learning license.
• Volunteer day.
• Dog friendly environment.
• Incredible snack bar.
• Weekly catered lunches.
• Dedicated Wellness Room.
• Exciting events hosted regularly.