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Design Director (Brand) Sydney | Hybrid

An award-winning design studio is seeking a Design Director to lead its branding team and help shape what’s next.

This is not a “manage from a distance” role. It suits someone who still cares deeply about the work, ideas, craft and impact, and wants to lead from the front.

The studio is known for creating place-led brands and environments, connecting strategy, identity and physical space in a way that genuinely moves businesses forward.

The Opportunity
The Design Director will take ownership of brand projects from early thinking through to execution, while mentoring a strong team and contributing to studio growth.

This role spans creative leadership, hands-on design, strategy, client engagement and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction across brand and identity projects
• Guide and mentor a talented design team
• Drive concept development from insight through to execution
• Maintain a high standard of craft across all outputs
• Run and contribute to brand workshops with clients
• Translate strategy into clear and compelling brand platforms
• Present ideas confidently to stakeholders at all levels
• Support pitches, proposals and new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to a collaborative and positive studio culture

About You

• 10+ years’ experience within branding or design studios
• Proven leadership experience in a design role
• A portfolio demonstrating strong brand identity work
• Solid strategic thinking paired with excellent design craft
• Strong typography skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Comfortable working directly with clients and senior stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join an award-winning studio with a strong reputation
• Lead ambitious, design-led brand projects
• Work within a tight-knit, collaborative team
• Play a key role in shaping the studio’s next phase of growth
• Hybrid working with a strong focus on wellbeing
• A culture that values both people and creative output

This is a role for someone who wants genuine influence across the work, the team and the direction of a growing studio.

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