Art Director

For more than 55 years, Doltone House has been at the heart of Sydney's hospitality and events landscape—where family tradition meets innovation and where a passion for service creates unforgettable experiences.

Today, that legacy has evolved into

Doltone Hospitality Group (DHG)

, a multifaceted powerhouse delivering hospitality excellence across major venues, iconic cultural institutions, immersive dining precincts and international markets.

From the Sydney Opera House to Customs House, Sydney Town Hall, Darling Island and Jones Bay Wharf.

From the innovative 3,000sqm Hay St Market to our new hospitality ventures at the redeveloped Sydney Fish Market—DHG continues to redefine experiences across the city's most visited destinations.

Beyond Australia, our Ovation brand delivers world-class hospitality to stadiums, hospitals, schools and corporate environments across New Zealand and now Sydney.

As the Art Director, you will play a pivotal role in defining and elevating Doltone Hospitality Group brand presence across all venues and retail experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the creative vision at group level – shaping marketing strategy, launching new destinations, delivering standout campaigns and crafting exceptional, memorable experience for our audiences.

You will be at the forefront of maintaining the brand's premium standards while pushing creative boundaries across all touchpoints.

Your Key Responsibilities :

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering collaboration, innovation and professional growth.

Develop and execute creative strategies that strengthen brand identity and drive engagement across all marketing channels.

Oversee the design and production of digital, print and multimedia assets, ensuring consistent, high-quality brand expression.

Mentor and guide internal designers and external partners, providing creative direction and feedback.

Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget.

Collaborate with marketing, sales and events teams to align creative direction with business objectives.

Present campaign concepts and creative strategies to senior leadership, clearly articulating the vision and impact.

Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually elevate creative output.

Streamline creative workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and optimise resources.

Your skills and experience :

5+ years' experience in retail, precinct, hospitality, or lifestyle brand marketing.

Demonstrated ability to set clear strategy and deliver high-quality, hands-on execution.

Experience managing complex, multi-venue or multi-brand portfolios.

Strong commercial acumen, with a passion for creating standout customer experiences.

Highly collaborative, with proven ability to influence and manage tenants, internal teams, and external partners.

Organised, adaptable, and confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Strong storytelling, visual, and brand-building capability across channels.

Why you will love working with us?

Generous incentives with competitive perks

Employee referral program – we reward you financially to recommending top talent like yourself!

Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential

Monthly Birthday & Anniversary Afternoon Tea – Mark your special moments with a relaxing afternoon tea designed to make you feel valued

Expand your skills with career development and cross-department transfer opportunities

Exclusive Staff Discounts – Enjoy special savings at Hay St Market and the award-winning Midden by Mark Olive, right at your fingertips.

Supportive Team Culture

Please note : Shortlisting and initial phone interviews will commence after the Christmas break, when we return from 5 January

Doltone Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity and workplace diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

We respect your privacy – all aspects of the application process are completely confidential.

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