Senior Creative Content Creator - Videographer

About Temple of the Sun

Founded in 2014, Temple of the Sun is the shared creative vision of co-founders Yonna Derofe and Darren Gallant. Drawing on time-honoured craft, history, and the natural world, we translate the cultural heritage of the ancient Mediterranean basin through a uniquely Australian lens. Handcrafted heirlooms made from real, responsibly sourced materials, designed to be worn for a lifetime.

Temple now offers a comprehensive collection of jewellery, ranging from our signature recycled 925 sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil to the enduring luxury of solid 9k, 14k, 18k, and 24k gold. Each of our Ceremonial, Bespoke, and Heritage treasures is meticulously handcrafted within our dedicated studios in Byron Bay, Sydney, and Istanbul. Rooted in our unique Modern Ancient design ethos, every heirloom is crafted with the intention to transcend passing trends and last for a lifetime.

Our team of 30 is creative, innovative and dedicated, working hard to achieve our shared goals in a supportive environment with a culture that values work-life balance. This role is full-time working with us in our beautiful 600 sqm all-in-one HQ / Showroom and Studio in Byron Bay.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic creative to join the team at Temple of the Sun in our Byron Bay head office. This key role plays a vital part in driving the visibility and growth of the brand both in the Australian market and globally. This role requires strong expertise in both videography and photography, with videography as the primary focus, supported by graphic design and content direction skills to deliver cohesive, elevated and brand-aligned assets across organic and paid channels.

As part of the wider Creative and  Marketing team, the Senior Creative will be a custodian of Temple's aesthetic world and responsible for its visual language. They will have the ability to strategically weave our design language, aesthetic sensibilities and brand history throughout all of our visual content, taking our customers on a journey that inspires and connects.

Key Responsibilities

• Report into and work closely with our Creative Director to translate brand vision, cues and mood boards into tangible, creative output that can be used across a variety of channels, including digital and print

• Strategise, oversee and support in the production of creative assets, and measure against innovative, ever-evolving brand guidelines and competitors

• Collaborate closely with our in-house teams, including Social Media, Online, Operations and Wholesale

• Implement and prioritise creative timelines as well as resource allocation to ensure smooth and timely delivery of assets

• Innovate and explore new ways to blend global trends with our unique brand identity, understanding global fashion, trends and visuals, with a sensitivity to cultural nuances

Creative Strategy & Execution

• Ideation of creative concept development for campaigns, product launches, and seasonal storytelling.

• Execute end-to-end production of high-quality content including videography, photography and graphic design.

• Maintain brand cohesion and elevate the Temple of the Sun aesthetic across all channels.

Videography & Motion Content

• Film, direct, and edit video content for campaigns, social platforms (TikTok, Instagram), eCommerce, and EDMs.

• Manage pre-production planning, shoot execution, and post-production workflows.

• Apply platform-specific strategies to ensure engagement and relevance.

Graphic Design & Visual Identity 

• Design digital, social, print, and packaging assets that reflect brand storytelling.

• Retouch, colour grade, and prepare imagery to professional standards.

• Provide assets for paid advertising content

• Ensure all design outputs align with Temple’s brand guidelines.

Content Creation & Copywriting

• Develop engaging, on-brand copy for campaigns, social media, and eCommerce platforms.

• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to ensure content resonates with audiences and drives engagement.

• Introduce innovative, creative treatments, styles, and formats.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Partner with the Marketing team to align creative execution with strategic objectives.

• Manage freelancers, stylists, and external collaborators when required.

Trend & Innovation

• Stay ahead of global design and social media trends.

• Proactively introduce creative innovations that strengthen storytelling and brand engagement.

• Ensure Temple’s creative output positions us as leaders in the jewellery and lifestyle space.

Role Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Film, Design, or related field.

• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in a creative role (agency or in-house).

• Proven portfolio demonstrating graphic design, photography, videography, and campaign development.

• Experience in eCommerce, fashion, jewellery, or lifestyle brands highly desirable.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).

• Expertise in video production and editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut).

The Ideal Candidate

• Has extensive graphic design experience working with Adobe Suite, particularly in areas of retouching and grading, ideally in the fashion or jewellery sector

• Understands the importance of a brand’s identity at its core and is able to translate into tangible output across the various areas of the business

• Possess the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with our audience and reflect the brand's values through visuals

• Experience with video editing, animation and After-Effects is highly desirable but not essential

• Strong storytelling and copywriting ability.

• Exceptional design execution across digital and print.

• Strong time management and ability to prioritise multiple projects.

• Conceptually driven with a keen eye for detail.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable under pressure.

• Passionate about craftsmanship and storytelling in a commercial setting.

• Collaborative, approachable, and open to feedback

What You’ll Get

• Play a lead role in shaping the creative identity of Temple of the Sun.

• Work in a beautiful Byron Bay studio with access to professional equipment and creative resources.

• Collaborate with a passionate team that values creativity, sustainability, and craft.

• Enjoy generous staff discounts on jewellery collections.

• Be part of a brand that gives back to local and international communities.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, a short note outlining how you would contribute to Temple’s creative vision, and the full URL to your portfolio. As applications are received as PDFs, embedded links may not be clickable, so please ensure the complete portfolio web address is clearly visible.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be contacting successful candidates.

Here at Temple of the Sun we are committed to running a diverse business with an inclusive and empowering culture. We believe everyone should be welcomed and honoured at Temple of the Sun, and our differences celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

Temple of the Sun is located within Arakwal Country.
We acknowledge the Arakwal People of the Bundjalung Nation as the Traditional owners of this land and pay our respects to their living culture and to the Elders, past and present.