Head of Studio at JD Sports Australia & New Zealand | Sydney | Rezi

Head of Studio at JD Sports Australia & New Zealand

Head of Studio

JD Sports Australia & New Zealand · Sydney

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Head of Studio

JD Sports Australia & New Zealand · Sydney

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About the Role

Lead the in-house content production operation and drive the evolution of studio capability for JD Sports ANZ. This role oversees the creation and delivery of high-volume ecommerce, social, campaign, and brand content, ensuring it is delivered at pace, on brand, and to the highest creative and commercial standards.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary studio team
  • Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Drive capability building, succession planning and career development
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Oversee studio equipment, maintenance and operational readiness
  • Lead studio upgrades, expansion projects and investment opportunities
  • Support budget forecasting, freelancer planning and cost management
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

  • 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

Location

  • Sydney

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Benefits

  • Brand-new Sydney studio
  • 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

About the Company

  • 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.