Monks is looking for a Senior Art Director to take the lead in thinking up digital ads and assets for awesome brands. The position is all about harmonizing speed, style and scale to produce loads of good-looking assets at a steady pace. 

Role & Responsibilities 

• You’ll create style proposals, sketches, mockups and prototypes to kickstart the design for products, features and new campaigns. 
• Working for the world’s most beloved brands, you’ll make sure designs are awesome and in line with expectations. Specifically, you will be working with a large Automotive Brand and a client in the Healthcare sector.  
• You’ll look after the execution of the art direction and help to improve the work by offering new angles, inspiration, best practices and practical solutions. 
• You’ll help translate creative/client briefs into thorough design briefs. 
• Pixel perfectness is important, so you’ll safeguard quality at all times. 
• Working alongside the Creative Director and the team, you’ll make sure our designs and processes are in line with the client’s objectives and expectations. 

Come Create Stuff for the Coolest Brands. 

Please be attentive to the requirements for this role and accompany your portfolio with a custom cover letter detailing why you’re the right designer for the job. 

Requirements 

• You’re a technically skilled designer with 8+ years of high-level experience as senior/lead designer or art director crafting digital ads and assets. 
• As showcased in your portfolio, your Photoshop skills are super slick. 
• You’ll need to have strong English communication skills for working with clients and colleagues around the world. 
• You have experience with all stages of the design process, from conceptualizing styles to finalizing layouts and rolling out designs across markets and formats. 
• Creating balanced and beautiful layouts is second nature to you. 
• You also know a thing or two about templating and process optimizations.
• With an understanding of fundamentals such as typography, interaction design, flow and storytelling, you can get teams to improve the work on both an aesthetic and functional level. 
• You know how to sell designs to colleagues and clients alike, and ideally have some experience doing client presentations. 
• Plus is being comfortable working in figma 

Conceptual (Creative Ideation)

• Generate fresh, on-brand concepts for social always-on and organic content streams.
• Develop multiple creative directions that align with our Auto Brand’s voice, product narrative, and Australian market sensibilities.
• Translate brand strategy into visual storytelling ideas, layouts, and mood boards.
• Collaborate with copy, strategy, and social teams to ensure concepts meet objectives, audience relevance, and platform nuances.
• Present concepts clearly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine direction.
• Use PSD and Figma to develop and present design concepts and layout iterations.

Execution (Design Mock-ups & Layouts)

• Create design mock-ups and layouts for review (non-final art suitable for iteration).
• Ensure concepts are visually cohesive across multiple formats and platforms. Meta for Organic and Meta, YT, Linked in and rich media for Always on. 
• Apply typography, color, composition, and imagery in alignment with Brand’s guidelines.
• Prepare assets and pre-production specs for production teams or external partners.
• Maintain craft quality and attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• Nice to have: Apply basic video edits to create motion-friendly mock-ups and social references when needed. (generating GIFs, etc)

Asset Sourcing and AI/Tools

• Proficiency in PSD (Adobe Photoshop) and Figma; comfortable prototyping layouts and visual concepts in both.
• Familiarity with client’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system and stock image libraries; ability to search, select, and organize assets that fit  Auto Brand and the Australian context.
• Basic video editing skills (e.g., trimming, simple edits, pacing) for creating reference assets.
• Gen AI tool knowledge or experience (e.g., using AI for concept ideation, copy drift, layout generation) and ability to assess output for brand safety and quality.
• Source suitable artwork and assets from the client’s DAM and licensed stock libraries; ensure asset rights and usage align with project requirements.

Requirements (Skill Level)

• (Some) Automotive industry experience would be great
• Deep taste level with an appreciation for luxury, precision, and performance aesthetics.
• (Good or some) understanding of the Australian market, including cultural nuances.
• Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Figma; plus familiarity with basic video editing tools such as Premiere Pro or equivalent).
• Experience crafting social-first content: reels, carousels, short-form videos, static posts; knowledge of platform specs and best practices.
• Ability to translate strategy into concepts quickly and develop visually compelling mock-ups.
• Strong typography, color theory, and layout skills; excellent visual storytelling.
• Comfortable working with PSD and Figma for concepting and layout.
• Ability to search, curate, and manage assets from DAM (from GM) and stock libraries (Getty, Shutterstock, etc)
• Gen AI awareness and ability to apply responsibly to ideation and iteration.
• Proficiency with setting up and preparing Final Artwork for print media and OOH.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with motion design or video editing beyond stills to inform concept direction.
• Prior work on automotive brands or luxury brands
• Familiarity with production workflows, asset management, and handoff to production teams.

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More about the role:

Burson is looking to hire an Account Director to manage a portfolio of diverse corporate clients, pursuing new business opportunities, moving beyond existing accounts to build a robust pipeline of prospective clients and support the senior management to manage and develop strong teams. You are expected to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

What you'll do:

Client Strategy & Servicing

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary strategic advisor to clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and provide decisive, high-level counsel.
• Program Architecture: Design and oversee the execution of innovative, integrated communication programs that incorporate digital, social, and AI-driven strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Senior-Level Counsel: Confidently write, present, and communicate complex strategies to senior executive audiences, influencing decision-makers within client and prospective client organizations.
• Crisis & Issues Leadership: Serve as a senior point of contact during crisis situations, guiding clients with clear, strategic, and timely decision-making.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain unshakeable relationships with key clients, ensuring clear communication, and positioning yourself and the team as indispensable partners.

New Business Development & Growth 

• Lead Generation & Pursuit: Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities, moving beyond existing accounts to build a robust pipeline of prospective clients.
• Pitch & Proposal Leadership: Own and lead the development of new business proposals and pitches from start to finish. This includes strategic planning, creative brainstorming, and crafting compelling narratives that win accounts.
• Strategic Networking: Cultivate and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, potential clients, and key influencers to generate leads and position Burson as the agency of choice.
• Growth Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a proactive new business strategy for your practice or office, identifying key markets and targets for expansion.
• Organic Growth: Deepen relationships with existing clients to identify and secure opportunities for account expansion, transforming single projects into long-term strategic partnerships.

Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Talent Development: Mentor and coach junior staff to become future leaders. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment, delegating strategic responsibilities to grow their capabilities.
• Financial Acumen: Drive profitability by managing client budgets, resource allocation, and key financial performance indicators for your portfolio. Ensure all account administration and billing are handled efficiently.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure all client work is executed to the highest standard, on time, and within budget. Champion agency best practices and the use of collaborative tools like SharePoint.
• AI Integration: Champion the strategic use of Generative AI tools across all communication programs to enhance planning, ideation, content creation, and operational efficiency.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Postgraduate degree in any discipline, or a professional qualification in public relations or marketing communications.
• 8+ years of experience in media relations, content management, and communications across a diverse range of corporate sector clients in Energy, Aviation, Education etc.
• Strong track record of driving agency growth through new business development, identifying opportunities, and leading end-to-end proposal and pitch processes.

More about the role:

Burson is seeking an Account Director to oversee a portfolio of B2B and B2C technology clients, drive new business opportunities, build a strong pipeline of prospective clients beyond existing accounts, and support senior management in leading and developing high-performing teams. You are expected to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

What you'll do:

Client Strategy & Servicing

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary strategic advisor to clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and provide decisive, high-level counsel.
• Program Architecture: Design and oversee the execution of innovative, integrated communication programs that incorporate digital, social, and AI-driven strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Senior-Level Counsel: Confidently write, present, and communicate complex strategies to senior executive audiences, influencing decision-makers within client and prospective client organizations.
• Crisis & Issues Leadership: Serve as a senior point of contact during crisis situations, guiding clients with clear, strategic, and timely decision-making.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain unshakeable relationships with key clients, ensuring clear communication, and positioning yourself and the team as indispensable partners.

New Business Development & Growth 

• Lead Generation & Pursuit: Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities, moving beyond existing accounts to build a robust pipeline of prospective clients.
• Pitch & Proposal Leadership: Own and lead the development of new business proposals and pitches from start to finish. This includes strategic planning, creative brainstorming, and crafting compelling narratives that win accounts.
• Strategic Networking: Cultivate and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, potential clients, and key influencers to generate leads and position Burson as the agency of choice.
• Growth Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a proactive new business strategy for your practice or office, identifying key markets and targets for expansion.
• Organic Growth: Deepen relationships with existing clients to identify and secure opportunities for account expansion, transforming single projects into long-term strategic partnerships.

Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Talent Development: Mentor and coach junior staff to become future leaders. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment, delegating strategic responsibilities to grow their capabilities.
• Financial Acumen: Drive profitability by managing client budgets, resource allocation, and key financial performance indicators for your portfolio. Ensure all account administration and billing are handled efficiently.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure all client work is executed to the highest standard, on time, and within budget. Champion agency best practices and the use of collaborative tools like SharePoint.
• AI Integration: Champion the strategic use of Generative AI tools across all communication programs to enhance planning, ideation, content creation, and operational efficiency.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Postgraduate degree in any discipline, or a professional qualification in public relations or marketing communications.
• 8+ years of extensive experience in media relations, content management, and communications for Consumer Technology and Enterprise Technology clients.
• Strong track record of driving agency growth through new business development, identifying opportunities, and leading end-to-end proposal and pitch processes.