Head of Creative

Location: melbourne
Job Type: permanent
Salary: Base salary + 12% super
Contact: Lucy Garrido
The Business
Our client, Grill’d, is a contemporary Australian brand that thrives on doing things differently. Born in Melbourne and proudly independent, Grill’d is a true misfit in the QSR space. They are known for pushing creative boundaries and delivering work that stands out and achieves real results. Grill’d is now seeking a Head of Creative to lead and shape the next exciting chapter of their brand evolution.
 
The Role
This is a key leadership role reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and forming part of the senior management team. The Head of Creative will be responsible for inspiring the business creatively, setting the vision, and delivering creative direction that supports growth and engagement. Grill’d is looking for someone who brings a strong strategic mind, a hands-on approach, and a passion for exceptional design. You will lead creative across every touchpoint of the brand, from digital and print to restaurant environments, advertising, social content, and packaging. You will also develop and uphold a compelling and consistent visual identity that reflects Grill’d unique personality and market positioning.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the ongoing evolution of the brand’s visual identity, ensuring it is consistently applied across all customer touchpoints
  • Develop innovative and trend-driven brand campaigns that drive loyalty, engagement, and business results
  • Translate the company’s strategic objectives into a bold and cohesive creative strategy
  • Oversee all creative work across paid, owned, and earned channels including digital, social, in-store, restaurant design, and advertising
  • Work closely with internal teams across marketing, operations, product, and people to ensure creative aligns with the customer journey
  • Set the vision for new product launches, promotions, and in-store brand experiences
  • Collaborate with external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers to produce high-quality, impactful content
  • Stay ahead of global trends in design, brand, and customer experience, and bring fresh thinking to the table
  • Use AI and leading creative tools to improve workflow, increase impact, and create efficiencies
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire an internal team of creatives while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Apply data and insights to measure and optimise creative performance
  • Work with social, marketing, and analytics teams to shape and evaluate content effectiveness and return on investment
 
Required Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, and art direction 
  • A proven track record of delivering highly innovative, award-winning creative work in the Australian market
  • Expertise in creative concept development and creative executing across all touch points; campaigns, brand identity, product and packaging, PR, activations, store design, and social media
  • Experience within a founder-led business is highly valued
  • A hands-on leader who has come up through the design ranks and enjoys remaining actively involved in creative execution
  • Strong presentation skills with experience influencing C-suite or founder-level stakeholders
  • Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, along with Figma or similar tools
  • A deep understanding of design principles including layout, balance, composition, and typography
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to design with the customer journey in mind
  • An imaginative and curious thinker who asks the right questions and drives new ideas
  • Collaborative, open to feedback, and effective at leading through delegation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Monday.com is an advantage but not essential
 
Culture and Opportunity
Grill’d believes in bold ideas that lead to real results. The business moves quickly, embraces creative risk, and brings energy and originality to every project. This is a rare opportunity to lead a much-loved and highly creative Australian brand as it continues to evolve. If you are a visionary creative leader who still enjoys getting hands-on, and you’re passionate about building a brand that is anything but ordinary, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Click on the link to apply now or reach out to Lucy Garrido at lucyg@sde.com.au for further questions.

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