Head of Creative

About Us:

Born in Australia. Belonging everywhere.
KIVARI is an accessible designer brand with deep coastal roots for the woman who moves between the ocean, and the world. KIVARI was built on one belief - that getting dressed should never be hard. With signature design handwriting, quality craft and considered details we inspire women to feel confident and authentically themselves.

We’re looking for a Head of Creative to own the creative vision and execution across every brand touchpoint. Translating the vision of the brand globally.

About Us:

KIVARI is a Sydney-based fashion brand, founded in 2014. Every piece is designed by our team in Australia, crafted with sustainability in mind and made from materials sourced across the world. Community comes first, quality always. We’re building a warm environment where creativity thrives giving space to evolve with us as we grow across the globe.

About You:

You are a visionary creative leader with an exceptional eye for detail and a genuine love of fashion, storytelling and brand-building. With 8-12+ years in Creative Direction, Art Direction or a senior creative leadership role - ideally in fashion, lifestyle or retail - you know how to set a bold creative vision and bring it to life across campaigns, shoots, social and every touchpoint of the brand. You have an instinct for what’s next: elevated, fresh, yet unmistakably KIVARI.

You’re as comfortable directing a shoot on location as briefing a design team, presenting a seasonal vision to our Founder, or getting hands-on with the small details that make a brand feel considered. A confident leader and natural collaborator, you’ll partner closely with our Head of Marketing to ensure every piece of creative is intentional, elevated and brand-defining.

Key Responsibilities:

· Creative vision - set and protect KIVARI's visual identity, keeping it elevated, consistent and always evolving with intention.

· Campaigns - lead to -end-to-end creative direction, concept to final asset delivery.

· Brand shoots - own concept, casting, styling, run sheets and art direction on set.

· Social creative - direct our strategy across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and emerging platforms, with our Social Media Lead.

· Partnerships & events - Collaborate on influencer collaborations, activations and key partnerships so every moment feels on-brand.

· Design team - lead and develop our Creative Lead (Senior Graphic Designer) and design team, setting the standard and managing workload.

· Design output - oversee paid digital, eCommerce, social, advertising, packaging, events and in-store VM.

· Budgets - own creative and production budgets across shoots, design and print.

· Culture radar - stay ahead of global aesthetic and cultural trends, keeping KIVARI forward-thinking and internationally relevant.

Qualifications:

· 8-12+ years in Creative Direction, Art Direction or senior creative leadership.

· A background in fashion, lifestyle or retail; global experience strongly preferred.

· Proven experience directing photo shoots, art directing campaigns and leading a design team.

· A strong portfolio of aspirational brand creative across campaign, social, digital and print.

· Confident art direction of photographers, videographers, stylists and talent on set.

· A commercial mind - an understanding of how creative drives brand perception and business outcomes.

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma, Notion, Canva, or similar an advantage.

· Flexibility to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for shoots, events and activations.

· A degree in Creative Direction, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Communications or a related field.

What We Offer:

· A creative, collaborative environment: Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of our brand.

· Real growth: As KIVARI expands worldwide, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and your career.

· Balance: Regular hours from our new Rosebery Head Office.

· Purpose: Help shape creative that reflects our commitment to sustainability and a positive impact on our community and environment.

· Competitive package: Salary and benefits, including a generous clothing allowance.

Our Values:

· Community First

· Quality Always

· Dynamic Optimism

· Always Evolving

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter directly to careers@kivari.com.au.

We will not be engaging with recruitment agencies for this role, and we will only be considering direct applicants.

While we strive to respond to all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KIVARI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.