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1000heads

Sydney, Severn Beach

FREELANCE CONTRACT: SENIOR CREATIVE at 1000heads

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1000heads

1000heads is a social transformation company that combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology, and creativity to help businesses build social age brands. They are strategic partners to top brands, focusing on staying relevant, conversa...

B2B SAAS Technology Marketing & Advertising
HQ
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Team size
51-250
Founded
2000
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Quick Summary

Role Overview

This Senior Creative position in Sydney or Melbourne focuses on elevating agency output through imaginative conceptual development and boundary-pushing storytelling. You will lead the creation of integrated campaigns across diverse channels while blending design, strategy, and emerging technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop original creative concepts for high-stakes pitches and integrated campaigns
  • Lead brainstorming sessions to provide strategic direction and innovative problem solving
  • Oversee the design and structure of visually striking client presentations and pitch decks
  • Produce polished design materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Google Slides
  • Craft platform-appropriate digital content based on social media insights and cultural trends
  • Integrate AI-based tools like Midjourney and Sora to enhance ideation and creative quality

Requirements Snapshot

  • At least eight years of experience in creative or art direction roles
  • Expert proficiency in Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma
  • Proven portfolio demonstrating exceptional brand storytelling and conceptual strength
  • Deep understanding of social media platforms and current cultural trends
  • Familiarity with AI-driven tools and enthusiasm for emerging creative technologies

Expected Impact

The Senior Creative will drive the agency's commercial success by raising the bar for creative excellence and storytelling. By integrating cutting-edge technology and strategic design, this role will deliver standout brand narratives that resonate across all digital and physical touchpoints.

A DesignJobs.World summary of the employer's posting, written to highlight scope, requirements, and fit (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF ROLE: 

We’re seeking a highly versatile and imaginative Senior Creative to help elevate our agency’s creative output in our Sydney or Melbourne office. Your primary focus will be conceptual development, spearheading top tier creative, and producing work that pushes boundaries, raising the bar for our clients. You will be central to generating innovative ideas that blend design, strategy, and technology—enhancing our agency’s storytelling capabilities and commercial success.

The ideal candidate is conceptually strong and technically adept, with a proven ability to transform big ideas into visually compelling narratives. Ability to see the big picture and create an integrated campaign across TV, Digital, Social, Outdoor, In store, Activation and any other channel is imperative. 

Proficiency in Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and AI production (Midjourney, Sora) is essential. 

Comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and their creative applications is also key, ensuring our concepts resonate and can extend seamlessly across digital ecosystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP & CONCEPTING:

  • Collaborate closely with the senior team members to conceive original, compelling creative concepts for pitches, campaigns, and RFP submissions.
  • Partner with external partners to ensure smooth execution and delivery of assets in market. 
  • Lead brainstorming sessions, providing innovative thinking, strategic direction, and creative problem-solving to develop standout brand narratives.

PRESENTATION EXCELLENCE:

  • Oversee the design and structure of client presentations, pitch decks, and RFP documents, ensuring they are visually striking, on-brand, and communicate ideas effectively.
  • Develop cutting-edge templates, visuals, and storytelling techniques that elevate the agency’s presentation quality and persuasive impact.

DESIGN EXECUTION:

  • Utilise Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Figma to produce polished, professional presentation materials.
  • Create infographics, key visuals, and narrative elements that bring strategic and creative ideas to life.

DIGITAL & SOCIAL CONTENT:

  • Understand and apply insights from various social media platforms to ensure creative concepts are platform-appropriate, audience-relevant, and culturally on-trend.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft digital content that fosters engagement, brand growth, and positive audience interactions.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION:

  • Stay current with the latest industry tools, including AI-based solutions like ChatGPT and Midjourney, to boost ideation, streamline processes, and continuously enhance creative quality.
  • Introduce new technologies and methods to the team, driving innovation and exploring emerging frontiers in design and storytelling.

COLLABORATION & DEVELOPMENT:

  • Work with account teams, strategists, production managers, and technologists to ensure integrated, holistic approaches to campaigns and deliverables.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior creatives, fostering a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.

  • 8+ years of experience in a creative, art direction, or design-focused role, preferably within an agency environment.
  • A compelling portfolio that demonstrates exceptional presentation design, conceptual strength, and brand storytelling.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.
  • A strong understanding of social media platforms, content formats, and cultural trends.
  • Familiarity with AI-driven creative tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney) and an enthusiasm for integrating emerging technologies into creative workflows.
  • Strong visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and defend concepts to internal teams and clients.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

This job description acts as a guide to the key responsibilities and expectations of the role. You may be required to take on other reasonable and ad hoc projects as needed.

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