WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• A place where you can move your career forward, where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen, and the chance to do work that makes real, significant impact in the world.
• We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WORK180 endorsed employer for women.
• The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team including a leadership team that’s you’ll actually have face time with.
• 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave, six weeks paid gender affirming care leave.
  Job Description
  We are seeking a talented Art Director to join our creative team at Carsales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative thinking, with a keen eye for aesthetics and visual storytelling. You will be responsible for developing and executing compelling campaigns, from Key Visuals (KV) to storyboards for films, creating concepts and visuals for events, and creating content across all types of media and channels—both online and offline.

A FEW OTHER THINGS WE WANT TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT…

• carsales is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you’ll need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
• We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask.
• We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant.
• Successful candidates joining the carsales family are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Develop and execute creative campaigns from concept to delivery, including Key Visuals, storyboards, scripts, and cross-channel adaptations (digital, social, print, OOH, video).
• Create 360º ideas that maintain brand consistency while tailoring messages and formats to each platform - balancing functionality and creativity.
• Build compelling narratives and storyboards for motion design and filmed productions, driving engagement and brand alignment.
• Collaborate on brand identity projects, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling and innovative design across all touchpoints.
• Leverage AI tools and Figma to design impactful landing pages, EDMs, digital assets, and campaign visuals.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders, managing timelines, presenting ideas effectively, and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture.
  Qualifications
  This role requires not only strong design craft, but also conceptual thinking, narrative development and ownership of the creative process—from idea to execution. We’re looking for someone who thinks 360°, capable of envisioning a campaign from its core idea to how it comes to life and adapts across digital, print, social and motion channels.