About Bastion

Bastion is an independent agency that exists to put brands, organisations and people in a position of strength. Our integrated model sees brand, digital, social, influencer, experiential and research experts sitting side by side, working together on major brands to solve their marketing challenges.

We offer a breadth of specialist capabilities across the communications spectrum including Advertising, Social, Communications, Digital, Media, Experiential Insights and Training.

Our model is not just based on the breadth of expertise, but the depth in each capability and out operating model, enabling us to work as seamlessly interconnected specialism. A true one stop shop.

Bastion Advertising delivers compelling messages that capture attention and spark emotion. Our advertising services cover everything from brand and communication strategy to creative design, social media management, and production – delivering impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences.

Role Overview

As Junior Art Director in the Junior Creative Team, you’ll support the development, design and production of creative work across a range of brands. You’ll contribute to campaign concepts and help bring ideas to life across a range of client assets and channels.

You will work closely with the Creative Director, copywriter, strategist and broader team of content makers, designers, producers and client service. You’ll contribute to briefs from concept through to production, taking direction and feedback from senior team members while developing your creative and art direction skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Team

- Collaborate to develop engaging, original concepts across a variety of platforms (digital, social, print, video, etc.)




- Present creative ideas internally and to clients with clarity and enthusiasm
- Work closely with strategists, account managers, and production teams to ensure ideas are executed to the highest standard
- Adapt creative ideas to suit different media, channels, and audience segments
- Stay on top of trends, pop culture, and emerging technologies to inspire innovative thinking

Art Direction

- Developing and executing a variety of digital media campaigns, building assets to help clients meet their vision through owned media and paid channels
- Maintain a high standard of visual execution and craft
- Day-to-day art direction and implementation of campaign assets.
- Design assets, layouts, and storyboards that bring a brand’s personality to life
- Guide the visual tone and consistency across campaigns

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to creative concepts and campaign ideas across a range of channels.
- A developing understanding of visual communication, including layout, typography, composition and image selection.
- Experience working as part of a creative team and supporting the development of digital and integrated executions from concept through to delivery.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- An understanding of pre-production and post-production processes, including image editing and retouching.
- Ability to create and adapt social and digital assets,



including static imagery, simple video edits, banners and GIFs.
- A developing understanding of eDM best practices, social media platforms, digital advertising formats and user behaviour.
- Clear and considered communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and contribute to client work.
- Positive time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with support from senior team members.
- Ability to work within established client brand guidelines and maintain consistency across creative assets.
- A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, visual craft and a range of relevant design and art direction work.
- Understanding of asset creation across different channels and the requirements of different formats.
- A proactive and curious approach, with a willingness to learn, seek feedback and develop creative skills.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across a range of creative and production tasks.
- An interest in contributing to the broader creative team and agency culture.

What we offer

- A supportive culture focused on collaboration and personal growth
- A truly integrated agency network that includes research, data, insights, creative, digital, experiential, reputation management, content production, performance, earned media, etc.
- The opportunity to lead fully integrated campaigns that expand your experience in the marketing and communications landscape
- Team Activities - a calendar of events that connects our team in creative and fun ways lead by our dedicated “Captains of Joy”
- Ability to connect with senior leaders within the business via Bastion mentor program

📌 Junior Art Director - Advertising (Sydney)
🏢 Bastion
📍 Sydney