Branding Creative Director

TL;DR

Branding Creative Director: Leading and shaping the creative vision for global brands from concept to delivery, guiding a talented team to develop innovative and visually compelling work with an accent on 360 world building, brand identity, visual identity, brand design systems, playbooks, and storytelling. Focus on balancing strategic rationale, creative problem solving, and scalable design system rigour, while inspiring teams and driving high-quality creative output.

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia. We operate a hybrid model, but this is a studio-led creative leadership role. We value a strong in-person presence to foster collaboration, creative momentum, and team culture.

Company

hirify.global is a talent-driven, global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Amsterdam and London, building a home for talented dreamers, makers, and doers in a collaborative, ego-free culture.

What you will do

• Lead and shape the creative vision for global brands from concept to delivery, focusing on 360 world building, brand identity, and visual identity.
• Guide and lead a talented team to develop innovative and visually compelling brand work, including brand design systems and playbooks.
• Collaborate with strategy and cross-functional teams, both internally and externally, and effectively present ideas to stakeholders.
• Develop deeper brand expression and systems for established brands.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, building strong relationships based on trust and transparency.
• Contribute to and lead successful pitches and proposals with minimal to no oversight.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a Design Studio, Branding Agency, or Brand.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of brand, design, systems, and animation work across various mediums.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Figma, Google Suite.
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience presenting and pitching creative concepts, and providing rationale in real time.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset, an expert eye for design, and a passion for storytelling.

Nice to have

• 3D, motion, and campaign experience.
• In-depth knowledge of design software, animation techniques, visual effects, and motion graphics pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a talent-driven, global creative company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Amsterdam, and London.
• Work in a collaborative, ego-free culture that breeds partnership and creative ambition.
• Operate within a hybrid model, with a strong emphasis on in-person presence to foster collaboration and team culture.
• Provide visionary leadership, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of design and animation.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.