Art Director

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We’re looking for a Art Director to join our Marketing team in Melbourne, working on global projects. You will be responsible for the creation of the creative assets for global marketing campaigns. It requires a blend of artistic vision, strategic thinking, and managerial skills to ensure that creative projects meet business objectives and resonate with target audiences.

What you’ll be doing:

• Establishing the visual direction for all marketing materials supporting the North American Hospitaity, EMEA Retail and APAC  marketing campaigns.
• Collaborating with internal teams and managing freelance contributors in a way that communicates feedback efficiently and gets the best out of all stakeholders.
• Execute major campaigns, which require advanced skills in concept development and brand storytelling
• Managing and supervising contracted and part-time designers, sharing best practices and contributing to their growth.
• Overseeing the execution of concepts across various media channels, ensuring supporting tactics deliver on performance objectives and elevate the brand at every touchpoint.
• Working independently, managing & meeting your own project deadlines.
• Proactively making recommendations, identifying opportunities for the team to improve both process and output.
• Adhering to brand guidelines to ensure global brand consistency.

And a little bit of…

• Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives, such as creating assets for internal company use.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for an experienced designer who has experience with the following:

• A portfolio demonstrating creativity and quality work
• An extensive background in multidisciplinary design work in a related field
• Advanced proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• An incredible eye for detail, with the ability to push work from good to great.
• You love the idea of being part of a global team and an open, inclusive and creative environment.
• You are a strong presenter and a confident storyteller who loves to see their ideas come to life and inspire others.
• Leadership and communication skills are essential, as senior designers often lead larger design initiatives and require motivated participation from their colleagues
• You thrive within a fast paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice to Haves; 

• History of management or team lead status, or experience in the retail or restaurant industry
• The initiative to implement new AI technologies to help streamline design workflows
• Proficiency in related tools and production software, including but not limited to email builders, HTML, CSS.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• 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 filled with a variety of snacks & drinks, to keep you going throughout the day 
• Weekly catered lunches for the entire office 
• Dedicated Wellness Room for your physical and mental health needs, during working hours 
• Exciting events hosted regularly by our Melbourne Culture Club

Given the upcoming public holidays and leave across our Talent Acquisition team, you won’t be contacted until the week starting the 28th April. Thanks for your understanding and patience.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.