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Head of Studio

WHO WE ARE

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Since opening its doors in Greater Manchester in 1981, JD Group has evolved to over 3,400 stores worldwide, as we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

Entering the Australian market in 2017, the business has experienced significant growth, now operating 70+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. With an exciting journey still ahead, we're continuing to elevate how we connect with customers through industry-leading content, innovative creative campaigns, and immersive brand experiences that bring the world's most iconic sport and fashion brands to life.

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude, and a way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced Head of Studio to lead our in-house content production operation and drive the next evolution of our studio capability.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most critical functions within our Marketing team, overseeing the creation and delivery of high-volume ecommerce, social, campaign, and brand content for JD Sports ANZ.

Reporting to the APAC Marketing Director, you'll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of our in-house studio, ensuring content is delivered at pace, on brand, and to the highest creative and commercial standards.

You'll lead a talented team across photography, videography, styling, and studio coordination while partnering closely with Marketing, Digital, Creative, and Brand stakeholders to ensure seamless execution across every touchpoint.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead & Develop

• Inspire, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary studio team

• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance culture

• Drive capability building, succession planning and career development

Support Creative Excellence

• Own the delivery of all still and motion content across ecommerce, social and campaign channels

• Champion visual standards that align with global brand direction while delivering local relevance

• Drive innovation across product imagery, social content and brand storytelling

Drive Operational Excellence

• Optimise studio workflows to maximise efficiency and output

• Manage studio scheduling, resource allocation and workload prioritisation

• Oversee end-to-end production planning, timelines and delivery

Partner Across the Business

• Act as the key connection between Studio, Marketing and Digital teams

• Translate campaign briefs into actionable production plans

• Ensure content is delivered on time, on brief and to agreed service levels

Manage Studio Infrastructure & Resources

• Oversee studio equipment, maintenance and operational readiness

• Lead studio upgrades, expansion projects and investment opportunities

• Support budget forecasting, freelancer planning and cost management

Deliver Commercial Outcomes

• Drive a commercially minded approach to studio operations

• Improve efficiency, scalability and output quality

• Contribute to the continued growth of the JD Sports ANZ business through exceptional content production

WHO YOU ARE

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience in studio operations, production management or resource planning

• Proven success leading high-performing content, creative or production teams

• Experience managing large-scale production schedules and competing priorities

• Strong stakeholder management experience across Marketing, Digital and Creative functions

• Previous responsibility for budget management and cost optimisation

• Demonstrated experience improving workflows and scaling production operations

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and people development capability

• Strong commercial acumen and operational mindset

• Highly organised with outstanding planning and prioritisation skills

• Able to balance speed, quality and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment

• Calm under pressure with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Passion for sport, fashion, youth culture and content creation is highly regarded

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Brand-new Sydney studio

• Be part of a globally recognised brand in a high-growth phase

• Generous staff discounts for you, friends & family

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave + Birthday leave

• Vibrant team culture with regular events and celebrations

Why Join JD Sports?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing in-house studio function

• Work with some of the world's biggest sports and fashion brands

• A collaborative, high-energy and fast-paced culture

• Strong focus on development, progression and leadership growth

• Be part of a business that continues to redefine sports fashion retail across ANZ

Interested?

If you're a commercially minded studio leader with a passion for content and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of content production at JD Sports ANZ.