Total 41 Director/C-Level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in VIC - Regional - Latrobe Valley

Summary:

As Assistant Creative Director for Spatial Experiences, you will be at the forefront of defining and delivering exceptional design projects with leading brands. Your work will bring together strategic thinking and innovative execution, shaping immersive experiences that resonate with clients and audiences alike. You will lead and inspire a team, driving a culture of collaboration and creativity that pushes the boundaries of what design can achieve. This role involves fostering strong client relationships, mentoring your team, and championing design solutions that make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creative quality of all projects, ensuring design excellence throughout all phases.
• Act as the main client liaison, developing meaningful, transparent relationship and aligning their goals with the creative vision.
• Promote an environment that embraces diverse ideas and collaborative efforts to achieve innovative outcomes.
• Establish clear, compelling design concepts and guide the team to execute the overarching creative vision.
• Provide direction and support to ensure seamless integration of content and spatial elements within projects.
• Lead project teams through brainstorming, development, and execution phases, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company standards.
• Mentor the team and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Advocate for sustainable, thoughtful design that meets current and future needs.
• Represent Swan and Maclaren in the broader design community through thought leadership and engagement in industry events.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in creative leadership within experiential, spatial, and/or architectural design.
• Proven expertise in leading and inspiring creative teams, with a strong track record of delivering impactful design projects.
• Mastery of 3D design software such as SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, and Revit.
• An exceptional portfolio showcasing innovative work across Exhibitions, Retail, Hospitality, and/or Theme Park sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and foster a collaborative, creative environment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, capable of presenting ideas and building trust.
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to ensuring project vision is realised at every stage.
• A commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking design practices that anticipate future trends and needs.

SM Connect, a part of the Swan and Maclaren Group, is dedicated to crafting immersive and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional design. By integrating technology, art, and human-centric storytelling, we transform spaces into vibrant, engaging environments. We work with brands spanning across Exhibitions, Retail, Hospitality, and Theme Parks, blending physical spaces with experiential and digital content to create impactful experiences. At SM Connect, we are passionate about pushing creative boundaries and redefining how people engage with the world around them.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe that diversity enriches our team and strengthens our collective abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze technology trends and emerging issues that could impact infrastructure service delivery, and proactively recommend alternative solutions or corrective actions when necessary.
• Design, plan, and implement hybrid cloud infrastructure, integrating operational and security tools to meet both operational and security requirements.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance optimization for infrastructure, introducing improvements and enhancements to existing systems and processes.
• Develop infrastructure architecture blueprints and roadmaps, planning the integration of new systems into the existing infrastructure.
• Lead technical project implementations, ensuring the effective deployment of infrastructure solutions, and overseeing the transformation of operational processes to meet evolving business needs and architecture changes.
• Collaborate with project teams, users, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and IT challenges, offering technical solutions and design best practices. Solutions range from straightforward hardware proposals (e.g., physical servers with GPU) to complex, multi-tiered virtualization and hybrid cloud solutions, considering regulatory, security, cost, and sustainability factors.
• Plan and manage procurement schedules, develop technical specifications, and oversee procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of services, hardware, and software.
• Hands-on technical expertise for proof-of-concept setups and the eventual integration and deployment of new technologies.
• Manage infrastructure upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and replacements of components or tools reaching end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS).

Requirements:

• A relevant university degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience in infrastructure management.
• 8+ years of experience as an infrastructure architect and/or technical lead, involved in solution development and infrastructure design and deployment.
• 4+ years of experience leading IT infrastructure projects with contract values of at least S$5 million.
• Deep knowledge of operational and security frameworks (e.g., ITIL, ISO27001) and best practices.
• Expertise in a variety of technologies, including cloud, network, compute, storage, container management platforms, security tools, observability platforms, automation tools, and cloud computing models and services.
• Solid technical experience in one or more of the following:Linux/Windows operating system administration
  Security, automation, and operational tools for systems, platforms, and databases
  VMware, public cloud administration, and containerization
  ITSM and monitoring tools
• Strong understanding of IT services, processes, and governance.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize technologies and define the technology stack according to business needs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative infrastructure designs that align with business goals.
• Capable of preparing and delivering presentations, proposals, and technical specifications independently.
• Confident in presenting solution proposals and providing project updates to stakeholders at various levels.

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Andre Chua Jing Ming

Email: andrechua@recruitexpress.com.sg

CEI Reg No: R1989053

EA Licence No: 99C4599

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze technology trends and emerging issues that could impact infrastructure service delivery, and proactively recommend alternative solutions or corrective actions when necessary.
• Design, plan, and implement hybrid cloud infrastructure, integrating operational and security tools to meet both operational and security requirements.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance optimization for infrastructure, introducing improvements and enhancements to existing systems and processes.
• Develop infrastructure architecture blueprints and roadmaps, planning the integration of new systems into the existing infrastructure.
• Lead technical project implementations, ensuring the effective deployment of infrastructure solutions, and overseeing the transformation of operational processes to meet evolving business needs and architecture changes.
• Collaborate with project teams, users, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and IT challenges, offering technical solutions and design best practices. Solutions range from straightforward hardware proposals (e.g., physical servers with GPU) to complex, multi-tiered virtualization and hybrid cloud solutions, considering regulatory, security, cost, and sustainability factors.
• Plan and manage procurement schedules, develop technical specifications, and oversee procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of services, hardware, and software.
• Hands-on technical expertise for proof-of-concept setups and the eventual integration and deployment of new technologies.
• Manage infrastructure upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and replacements of components or tools reaching end-of-life (EOL) or end-of-service (EOS).

Requirements:

• A relevant university degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience in infrastructure management.
• 8+ years of experience as an infrastructure architect and/or technical lead, involved in solution development and infrastructure design and deployment.
• 4+ years of experience leading IT infrastructure projects with contract values of at least S$5 million.
• Deep knowledge of operational and security frameworks (e.g., ITIL, ISO27001) and best practices.
• Expertise in a variety of technologies, including cloud, network, compute, storage, container management platforms, security tools, observability platforms, automation tools, and cloud computing models and services.
• Solid technical experience in one or more of the following:Linux/Windows operating system administration
  Security, automation, and operational tools for systems, platforms, and databases
  VMware, public cloud administration, and containerization
  ITSM and monitoring tools
• Strong understanding of IT services, processes, and governance.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize technologies and define the technology stack according to business needs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative infrastructure designs that align with business goals.
• Capable of preparing and delivering presentations, proposals, and technical specifications independently.
• Confident in presenting solution proposals and providing project updates to stakeholders at various levels.

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Andre Chua Jing Ming

Email: andrechua@recruitexpress.com.sg

CEI Reg No: R1989053

EA Licence No: 99C4599

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Creative Director articulates and champions the key values underpinning the strategic and creative execution of client accounts. He/She is the consummate professional, a strong communicator, and has a deep understanding of design trends, marketing principals, cultural issues, technologies and opportunities in online communication. This role reports to the Chief Creative Officer.

What you’ll do

· Demonstrates deep understanding of marketing principals, cultural issues and insights, technologies and opportunities in integrated communication

· In charge of creating creative ideas, campaigns and executions that question the status quo. Big bold ideas is what we look for!

· Credibly challenge assumptions and thinking to ensure best possible creative solutions

· Develop alternative and out of the box ideas to briefs/issues

· Play a lead role in the agency's relationship with clients, including presentation of creative strategies and proposals

· Ensure quality creative output by maintaining and enhancing creative standards and processes

· Oversee and support the team through all stages of campaign design and development, lead, guide and motivate till end delivery

· Liaising with the Project Management to ensure the appropriate allocation of workload

· Constantly updating creative credentials and lead award submission.

· Any experience in beauty, craftmanship and women centric categories is welcome

· A forte in storytelling and having done ATL, digital is a must.

What you’ll need

· Minimum 10 years’ experience as a creative professional in a multimedia agency, advertising agency, or design studio with a solid creative portfolio, preferably have done ATL, digital is a must.

· Strong experience and passionate in beauty, craftmanship and women centric categories

· Experience in social first strategies focusing on content tailor-made for digital platforms, consumer engagement and brand storytelling

· Collaborative, innovative, and visionary and have experience leading creative teams to the promise land of client-and-agency bliss

· Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, Quark, Flash, and HTML

· Demonstrated conceptual and strategic campaign experience.

· Strong communication skills in presenting a vision to clients and demonstrated experience strategically delegating work to design team members.

· Ability to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing work.

· Demonstrated ability to lead, convince and inspire in a client-service environment; proven ability to achieve results with major clients and manage team members.

· Strong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the web.

· Full understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online design and professional understanding of typography in both print and screen media

· A Cannes winner will be a bonus

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

• reative Vision: Develop and maintain the overall visual style or theme for projects, including advertising campaigns, films, and product designs.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with clients or project stakeholders to understand the project's objectives and translate them into visual concepts.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide the creative team, including graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, and other visual artists.
• Coordination with Other Departments: Work closely with marketing, production, and design teams to ensure the visual elements align with the overall strategy and messaging.
• Client Presentations: Present design concepts and campaigns to clients, gather feedback, and make revisions accordingly.
• Budget Management: Oversee and manage the art department's budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Quality Control: Ensure high-quality standards across all visual materials and deliverables.
• Brand Consistency: Maintain consistency in branding and visual identity across all platforms and media.
• Trend Awareness: Stay updated on current design trends, tools, and technologies to keep creative output fresh and innovative.
• Problem Solving: Address creative challenges and troubleshoot any design-related issues that arise during the production process.