Who Are We? 

Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women. Every day we influence, inform, inspire, and connect with 6 in 10 Australian women across magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, customer review sites, podcasts, events and experiences.  Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE. Through our Change AREgenda we drive meaningful and positive change for women

Are Media employs Australia’s best content creation talent and we are proud that our greatest strength is our people. 

Why Are Media?   

Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:

• A day of leave for your birthday,
• 4 days of volunteering leave each year,
• An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,
• FREE digital access to all our titles, and
• Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).    

At Are Media, you'll be in the office four days a week, with one day to work from home. 

About the role

This permanent full-time Art Director position offers an exceptional opportunity to help shape the visual identity of Australian House & Garden. Based in Sydney, you'll be at the forefront of creating compelling visual narratives across multiple platforms, working with a renowned brand across print and digital properties that reach millions of Australian consumers. This role combines strategic creative thinking with hands-on design execution, offering the chance to influence brand direction while collaborating with editorial, marketing, and digital teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Duties

•  Work with the Creative Director to define the visual storytelling across print and digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement 
• Oversee layout design, typography, and visual elements for magazines, websites, social media, and marketing materials
• Work closely with editors, photographers, illustrators, and content creators to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns
• Maintain and evolve visual brand guidelines across Are Media's portfolio of lifestyle publications
• Coordinate multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting tight editorial deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Drive creative solutions for emerging digital platforms and interactive content formats
• Liaise with external photographers, illustrators, and production suppliers to deliver high-quality visual content
• Mentor and develop junior design team members, fostering creative growth and professional development

Skills and experience

• • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of art direction experience in publishing, media, or advertising agencies
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Strong understanding of print production processes and digital design principles
  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. 

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.