Art Director

• Part-Time, 3-4 days per week 

• 12 months FTC (Maternity leave cover) with possibility to be extended 

• Hybrid or Remote options – Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane   

• AFR Best Place to Work 2023 - join a supportive, energetic and passionate team that puts sustainability and ethics at the heart of everything they do. 

• B Corp certified business - market leader in our category. 

About Us 

Armadillo is a truly sustainable company - for the good of the world we live in and all who journey with us. Our rugs lie lightly on this earth. 

Founded in 2009 we are an Australian-born company, with showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Dallas. 

Our rugs are handcrafted by artisans in India and Nepal using natural materials and energy-efficient processes, designed to counteract today's throwaway culture and stand the test of time. As a certified B Corp, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of sustainability, social responsibility and transparency. 

About the Opportunity 

A fantastic opportunity has just opened for a forward-thinking and experienced Art Director to join our talented Marketing team. Reporting to the Global Head of Marketing, you will be at the forefront of our creative team, driving and executing the visual direction of multi-channel design projects and campaigns (Digital & Print). You will ensure a cohesive visual experience across all platforms, ensuring alignment with our brand and marketing strategies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop concept and campaign ideas with the marketing team. 

• Responsible for graphic design across marketing communications, including advertising, EDMs, digital assets for advertising and social, website, printed collateral, press releases and event support material. 

• Prepare print ready files and oversee the quality of print runs, including proof reading, print proof approval and press checks. 

• Optimise artwork for digital applications, including photo editing, retouching and curation. 

• Prepare artwork for ad hoc marketing projects (e.g. event collateral, carbon reports for BCorp purposes, etc) 

• Manage visual libraries including but not limited to Sharepoint, Dropbox and Vimeo, and be responsible for regular back-ups. 

• Provide content updates and design recommendations for the website.  

• Develop digital animations and explore new technologies and applications for use to promote Armadillo products. 

• Gather production quotes for print collateral and other marketing collateral and negotiate best price + optimum quality. 

• Ensure production of marketing collateral runs on time and on budget. 

• Management of print production with suppliers. 

• Management and oversight of the Content Creator’s outputs. 

About You 

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in graphic design, art director or content producer positions. Ideally you will have experience in a similar or related industry. 

• Experienced producing engaging content across various social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube) 

• Experience using After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop and Illustrator. 

• A love for interior design, architecture, graphic design, photography and video. 

• An exceptional team player, able to accept and take feedback on board while maintaining a positive growth mindset. 

• Good understanding of branding and working with brand style guides. 

• A strong knowledge of typography, the fundamentals of design, and best design and typography practices. 

• Take initiative in managing your own workload, prioritising multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality or attention to detail. 

• Ability to identify the latest trends and viral moments, and jump on these opportunities as soon as they arise. 

• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices to help drive engagement. 

• Excellent writing and editing skills. 

Our people have made Armadillo the brand it is today and as such, we have created a supportive and stimulating environment that nurtures the personal and professional growth of employees at all levels. We embrace fair workplace practices, equal employment opportunity, cultural diversity, and health and wellbeing. 

If you are looking for the opportunity to evolve your career with a successful global and ethical business, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application via LinkedIn or send queries to cdrogat@partaletalent.com.au.