Art Direction (Advertising, Arts and Media)
Contract/Temp
Art Direction
Figma
We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target.
We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.
With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day.
As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours.
We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.
Join the team
We are a diverse, energetic and down-to‐earth bunch.
We've nailed the balance between getting the work done and having fun while we do it.
We all bring slightly different creative and organisational strengths to the table that we leverage between all to make our work even stronger.
Always up for a challenge, we love the wide variety of projects we get to work on, and we run on open communication and lifting each other up.
We're on the hunt for a talented and passionate Art Director to join our in‐house creative team on a 12 month fixed‐term contract.
In this dynamic role, you'll take the lead on the concept development, execution, and art direction of campaigns across a wide range of formats—from large‐format print to digital, social, e‐commerce, catalogues, display, and email.
You'll partner closely with a copywriter and cross‐functional teams to bring trade campaigns to life in line with Kmart's brand strategy.
With exposure to diverse categories including apparel, home, active and toys, no two days will be the same.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a fast‐paced, high‐volume retail creative environment where your ideas will be seen and celebrated by millions of customers.
What you'll be doing




As an Art Director working for Kmart you will:
Conceptualise, present and execute creative campaigns that align with the Kmart brand and respond to business briefs
CCollaborate with internal teams (Marketing, PR, Merchandise) to develop digital executions (catalogues, email, social, out of home and more) and print (in‐store POS, bespoke PR event collateral) that delivers impact
Partner with agency teams, photographers, stylists, talent and producers to create and ensure output is cohesive, on‐brand and on‐brief
Use Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to design, present, and produce creative assets across multiple channels
Have a diverse scope of work across fashion, home, beauty, toys and event
To be successful in this role you'll have:
A creative mindset with the ability to think strategically, solve problems and translate briefs into retail forward, customer‐centric ideas
A strong understanding of content across digital platforms, particularly how to tailor creative for specific social and e‐commerce channels
Expertise in art direction (including on photography sets), with experience briefing and working closely with copywriters, finished artists, producers, stylists and photographers
The ability to balance big‐picture conceptual thinking with a sharp eye for design and detail
Excellent written, verbal and visual presentation skills
Experience in advertising or retail environments




Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment
A collaborative nature and ability to stakeholder manage and build strong working relationships across teams
A hands‐on approach and ownership mindset—you take pride in your work and understand how it contributes to the bigger picture
Please submit a portfolio of your work.
Benefits we'll offer you:
Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health to with over 60 suppliers!
We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
A dynamic learning and support program
Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to creating inclusive and secure environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed.
We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.
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📌 Art Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Kmart
📍 Melbourne