Creative Director

Company Overview

Koala Living is a leading Australian furniture and home décor brand dedicated to helping customers create meaningful and stylish spaces. From bold statement pieces to timeless essentials, we offer a carefully curated collection that brings warmth, elegance and individuality to every home.

With a passion for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and global design inspiration, our mission is to elevate everyday living through outstanding design, comfort and functionality. We value bold creativity, unique artistic voice, and the ability to create visually captivating pieces that go beyond brand guidelines. Learn more at

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Creative Director to join our creative team remotely from the Philippines. This role will support the brand's visual storytelling across digital platforms. It requires a designer who is not only skilled with the tools (primarily Figma), but also brings strong creative thinking and brand elevation strategies to every project. This role focuses on producing high-quality digital artwork, illustrations, and creative compositions that are visually striking and artistically distinctive, often beyond the constraints of structured brand communication.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality, engaging and brand-aligned content that reflects Koala Living's aesthetic. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys both strategic and executional design work, and is passionate about enhancing brand experience across all digital touchpoints.

The ideal candidate has a strong artistic style, mastery of digital painting and illustration tools, and a passion for visual storytelling. While collaboration with designers and marketers may occur, the primary focus is on artistry, aesthetics, and originality.

This role is being recruited by Clarke Point, a premier Singapore-based agency dedicated to delivering global recruitment and staffing solutions, ) and is for a long-term, full-time Independent Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Create digital design assets for website, email marketing, and social media channels
• Produce custom digital illustrations, character art, decorative graphics, and concept art
• Collaborate with internal marketing and eCommerce teams to produce campaign visuals and product imagery
• Ensure consistency in visual identity, tone of voice, and brand experience across all channels.
• Evolve the brand's creative assets in line with market trends and audience preferences.
• Propose and execute creative ideas that enhance the brand's visual identity and storytelling
• Adapt artwork for various digital and print formats while retaining artistic integrity
• Design visual assets for online ads, promotional banners, and digital catalogues
• Work closely with stakeholders and other stakeholders to ensure visual consistency across campaigns
• Contribute to seasonal campaign planning with design concept suggestions
• Stay current on digital art trends and creative tools
• Ensure that all creative outputs are optimised for both desktop and mobile platforms

Mandatory Criteria

• Experience working as an Independent Contractor for an Australian, American or similar client
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Creative Director, illustrator, or similar art-focused role
• Strong portfolio showcasing artwork, illustrations, and creative compositions
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and execute marketing visuals
• Experience working with established brand guidelines
• Exceptional attention to detail and visual composition
• Reliable internet connection and a workspace conducive to remote work
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working in the furniture, homewares, lifestyle or retail industries
• Experience with additional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and responsive layouts
• Basic animation/motion graphics capability
• Experience in A/B testing design concepts for performance
• Exposure to Shopify or similar eCommerce CMS platforms

Ideal Personality Attributes for Success

• Highly creative and idea-driven
• Strong sense of visual storytelling
• Proactive and self-managed, with the ability to take initiative
• Passionate about pushing creative boundaries and experimenting with techniques
• Able to work independently while communicating effectively
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-focused mindset
• Passionate about high-quality design and consistent brand representation
• Open to constructive feedback and continuous learning
• Culturally aligned and excited to contribute to an Australian brand

Remote Work Setup Requirements

To ensure a smooth and professional remote working experience, candidates must have the following:

• Quiet and Dedicated Home Office Setup –

• Professional and distraction-free workspace

• Ergonomic chair and desk recommended
• Laptop or Desktop Computer

• Stable Internet Connection – Minimum speed of 25 Mbps (download/upload)

• Backup internet source (e.g., pocket Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot) is a plus

• Clear Audio Equipment

• Clear audio for calls and video meetings

• Working Webcam – Required for virtual meetings and team check-ins

Koala Living is based in Melbourne, Australia, thus the work hours will follow Melbourne time (GMT +10) with some flexibility.

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, please submit the following:

• Your resume
• A short cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Your cover letter must include the word "CLARKE" in capital letters and a summary of your experience working as a full-time independent contractor or online freelancer.

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