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The Brand I

Our client is a premium retail and lifestyle business representing a curated portfolio of internationally recognised luxury and heritage brands across fashion, accessories, jewellery, and specialty retail. With a strong presence across Asia-Pacific and continued growth in the Australian market, the business is known for delivering elevated customer experiences, creative brand storytelling, and exceptional product standards.

Operating within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, the business combines the sophistication of global luxury brands with the agility and collaboration of a close-knit local team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where creativity, initiative, and commercial thinking are highly valued.

The Role |

Reporting to senior leadership, the Marketing & Communications Manager will lead the development and execution of integrated marketing initiatives across multiple premium retail brands.

This role is suited to a commercially minded marketer who enjoys balancing strategic planning, campaign oversight, and stakeholder management within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Designed as a flexible part-time opportunity of approximately 15 hours per week, the business is open to engaging either a freelance contractor or permanent part-time employee, depending on the successful candidate's preference and experience.

Working closely with a small in-house team, the role follows a hybrid model with an expectation of approximately 2 days per week in the Sydney CBD office, with flexibility to work remotely for the remaining time.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies across a portfolio of premium brands.
Manage brand positioning and ensure all campaigns align with international brand guidelines and local market relevance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with global brand stakeholders and external partners.
Oversee digital marketing activity including social media, content, EDMs, and paid campaigns.
Lead the planning and execution of events, launches, activations, and VIP experiences .
Coordinate PR initiatives, media opportunities, and influencer collaborations.
Drive in-store marketing initiatives and customer engagement strategies.
Monitor campaign performance, retail KPIs, and marketing analytics to optimise ROI.
Manage marketing budgets and reporting processes effectively.
Mentor and support a small marketing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Work cross-functionally with retail and operational teams to ensure brand consistency and execution excellence.
Provide hands-on support across campaign delivery, events, and day-to-day marketing operations as required.

The Skill Set I

Minimum 5-7 years' experience in marketing and communications, ideally within premium retail, fashion, lifestyle, luxury, or consumer brands.
Strong understanding of brand management, campaign execution, and customer engagement strategies.
Demonstrated experience managing social media, digital campaigns, EDMs, and content creation.
Experience coordinating events, partnerships, PR, and influencer activity.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across local and international teams.
Commercially minded with the ability to manage budgets and analyse campaign performance.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, adaptable, and hands-on approach with a willingness to support operational delivery when required.

The Offer I

Opportunity to work with a portfolio of globally recognised premium and luxury brands
Join a growing business during an exciting phase of expansion in the Australian market
Collaborative and supportive team culture with genuine career growth opportunities
Diverse role offering exposure across strategy, digital, events, PR, and retail marketing
Sydney CBD location with a hybrid working model, attending the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week
Permanent part-time opportunity available for the right candidate

Please note: This role is not suited to applicants seeking fully remote work arrangements.

Apply with Mikaela |

If this sounds like you, reach out to Mikaela for a confidential chat.

mikaela @thetalentmill.com.au

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.   

Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional.  Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace.  We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.  

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