Art Director

About The Travel Corporation TTC Tour brands is a collection of 5 of the most recognised, trusted and loved travel brands in Australia. The Art Director will come in a on fixed-term maternity cover contract and work across Contiki, Costsaver, Trafalgar, Insight Vacation and Luxury Gold and help define TTC Tour Brands within our Industry. The Art Director Role is a hybrid role between Senior Graphic Designer and Studio Manager. Key Responsibilities Conceptual & Creative Lead / Graphic Design - A significant portion of this role will be dedicated to the output of your own design tasks, taking the creative lead on campaigns and providing art direction for your team. Effective team management: ensuring both team members are producing high quality work, feel supported, continue to grow and maintain a healthy work life balance. This involves weekly check ins and quarterly development reviews. Resource Allocation: Assign tasks and projects to appropriate team members based on their skills, availability, and workload capacity. Project Scheduling: Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and that there is a clear understanding of project timelines. Workflow Management: Develop and enforce workflows and processes to streamline project progression from initiation to completion. Communication: Act as a central point of contact between different teams, departments, and your designers to ensure that information flows smoothly and that everyone is informed of project status. Prioritisation: Assess project priorities and allocate resources accordingly to meet critical deadlines. Problem-Solving: Identify and address potential bottlenecks or delays in project execution and propose solutions to keep projects on track.Quality Control: Ensure that projects meet quality standards, adhere to brand guidelines and that all necessary approvals are completed before delivery to stakeholders.Client Liaison: Communicate with stakeholders regarding project progress, timelines, and any changes or updates. Key CompetenciesDemonstrate advanced design and people management skills Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility An ability to work successfully under pressure and tight deadlines Strong organisational skills Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Proven aptitude for problem solving A solid understanding of print production processes Extensive experience in digital design and production Experience in social media advertising A strong aesthetic sense Flexible attitude Mac literacy Experience and Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or similarMinimum 10 years experience within the design industry and 3 years experience in a similar role. Required KnowledgeAdobe InDesign (advanced) Adobe Photoshop (advanced) Adobe Illustrator (advanced) Adobe Premiere (beginner-advanced) Adobe XD (familiarity) Adobe After Effects (beginner-advanced) Microsoft Suite Desirable Knowledge Smartly / AdLib Monday.com Microsoft Teams Press print production and colour settings Video Production skills Social Media Platform first advertising Unbounce What's in it for you.Staff travel discounts for family and friends.12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.2 team engagement days per year to share quality time with your team.Access to retail and wellbeing discounts.2 days paid leave per year for volunteer opportunities of your choice.Great working culture working with people who are passionate about travel.