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.
