Up There is searching for a passionate and ambitious Creative Director to lead the creative vision across two premium retail brands: Up There and Up There Athletics.
Reporting to the Marketing Director, you'll partner closely to bring UT and UTA's brand stories to life through campaigns, content, and refined visual systems. We're looking for a leader who lives and breathes culture — someone energised by sneakers, fashion, and community, and who builds trust through clarity, collaboration, and premium creative craft.
As a key creative leader, you'll be an exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to unite cross‐functional teams and guide the creative process end‐to‐end. You'll confidently project‐manage creative work‐streams, ensuring ideas move seamlessly from concept to execution while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
What You'll Do
Lead creative direction and visual identity across UT + UTA
Concept and direct campaigns, product drops, editorial stories, and in‐store creative
Oversee end‐to‐end creative production, ensuring smooth workflow across photo, video, motion, and digital content
Project‐manage the creative process from ideation to delivery, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to all work‐streams
Build and manage the creative/content roadmap with the Marketing Director
Guide and develop a high‐performing creative team, fostering a culture of openness, craft, and collaboration
Maintain premium standards across all creative output
What You Bring
7–10+ years in creative or art direction (fashion/streetwear/sport strongly preferred)
A portfolio showcasing premium brand building and refined taste
On‐set direction experience across photography and video
A genuine love for sneakers, fashion, and culture
Exceptional communication skills — able to articulate ideas clearly and bring teams on the journey
A collaborative, relationship‐driven working style that builds trust across Marketing, Retail, Buying, and external creatives
Strong organisational and project‐management capability, with the ability to balance creativity with deadlines and delivery
Passion, ambition, community focus, and a trusting, collaborative approach
Why Up There
Join a team driven by passion, ambition, community, and trust.
Shape premium storytelling, work with two fast‐growing brands, and lead the creativity that defines how our community experiences us.
Ready to lead the next chapter? Send your folio and apply now!
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Creative Director?
* How many years' experience do you have in fashion design?
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