Our client is one of Australia's most respected independent creative experience agencies, they are looking to appoint a Creative Director as part of an exciting period of growth and evolution. This is a newly created leadership role designed to strengthen the agency's creative offering as they continue to deliver award-winning brand experiences, live events, activations and campaigns for an impressive portfolio of global and local brands. The role: Working alongside an established Creative Director and reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll become a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the future direction of the agency while overseeing creative excellence across every project that leaves the studio. Provide senior creative leadership across all client projects and pitches Lead creative development from initial brief through to live execution Partner closely with producers and account leads to deliver impactful brand experiences Present and sell creative concepts to senior stakeholders and clients Mentor, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team Manage and coach direct reports through regular one-on-one development sessions Ensure all creative work maintains the highest standards of innovation, quality and execution Collaborate with strategy, production and client service teams to deliver commercially successful creative solutions Contribute to agency-wide business planning, leadership discussions and annual strategic direction Help foster a culture of creative excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement Oversee creative resourcing and workload allocation across the team Act as a senior creative partner to clients, providing strategic counsel and creative leadership The candidate: We are seeking a highly regarded creative leader with a proven track record delivering exceptional experiential, events and brand experience work. You may come from an experiential agency, creative events agency, production company, brand experience consultancy or live entertainment environment. Experience across large-scale live events, theatrical productions, sporting events, immersive experiences or major brand activations will be highly regarded. Significant experience in a Creative Director or senior creative leadership role Strong people management and team leadership capabilities Experience mentoring and developing creative talent Exceptional concept development, storytelling and presentation skills Confidence presenting and defending creative work to senior stakeholders and clients A strategic mindset with the ability to connect creativity to business outcomes Deep understanding of experiential marketing, live events and brand experiences Strong commercial awareness and project accountability A collaborative leadership style and passion for building high-performing teams The ability to inspire, influence and elevate both creative thinking and creative culture Salary & Benefits: Salary package of $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience Key member of the leadership team with involvement in business planning and decision-making Work from home flexibility Clear long-term career growth opportunities within an expanding business This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior creative leader looking to take the next step in their career and play a significant role in shaping the future of a growing agency at the forefront of experiential marketing and live events. THE MONDAY GROUP is a specialist recruitment agency and executive search firm for the events, experiential marketing, hotel & hospitality industries. Working with clients Australia wide, we are a team of modern recruiters who value relationships and possess deep industry networks.
