437 Creative Directors jobs in India

• Conceptualize and direct the visual design of large-scale experiential projects, including exhibitions, installations, themed environments, and brand activations.
• Translate client briefs and strategic objectives into stunning and effective visual concepts.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, illustrators, and visual artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop mood boards, style guides, storyboards, and detailed visual presentations to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Oversee the execution of visual elements from initial concept through to final production, ensuring creative integrity and brand consistency.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, content creators, architects, and fabrication partners to bring designs to life.
• Ensure that all visual designs are technically feasible, within budget, and adhere to project timelines.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative design approaches in experiential and entertainment design.
• Present design concepts and rationales clearly and persuasively to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development efforts by creating compelling pitches and proposals.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in art direction, with a significant focus on experiential design, themed entertainment, exhibitions, or large-scale event production.
• A strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and execution across various media.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams.
• Expertise in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Procreate).
• Understanding of 3D design principles, spatial design, lighting, and material application.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with VR/AR or interactive installations is a plus.
• A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and a passion for creating memorable experiences.

• Lead the creative vision and execution of design projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual style and brand identity across all platforms.
• Conceptualize and direct the design of marketing collateral, advertisements, website graphics, social media content, and other visual assets.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, and product teams to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Stay current with design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies in creative and digital media.
• Present creative concepts and final designs to stakeholders, effectively articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.
• Manage external vendors and agencies as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative creative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in graphic design and art direction, with a significant portion in a digital or advertising agency setting.
• A strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills and creative conceptualization.
• Proven experience in leading and managing design teams.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with UX/UI design principles is a plus.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to connect creative execution to business goals.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work schedule, balancing in-office collaboration with remote responsibilities.

• In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems
• Typically creates new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures
• The person requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals
• The person should require minimal guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments
• Decisions often impact the team in which they reside and occasionally impact other teams

Skills

• 3D Designing Adobe XD Graphic & Visual Design Program
• Project Management
• User Interface (UI) Process Flow Design
• Ability to establish strong client relationship
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work well in a team Adaptable and flexible Agility for quick learning

Job Title: Art Director 2-4 years

Location: Urmi Estate, Lower Parel (On-site)

Reports to: ACD Art

About the Role

We’re looking for a Art Director to shape digital-first creative work across campaigns, content, video, and platforms. This role sits at the intersection of creativity and craft—bringing visual ideas to life for brands in a connected, digital ecosystem.

You’ll work closely with writers, designers, and business and strategy partners to develop work that is relevant, well-designed, and platform-aware.

What You’ll Do

• Lead art direction for digital campaigns, social-first content
• Translate briefs into concept-driven visual solutions
• Collaborate with writers, strategists, and business teams to ensure creative best work across channels
• Present work internally and externally with clear articulation of creative choices
• Stay updated on digital design trends, tools, and formats

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in a creative/design role within a digital or full-service agency
• A portfolio that demonstrates digital-first thinking, visual craft, and platform understanding
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); basic After Effects or Premiere Pro skills are a plus
• Experience working on video-led content (storyboarding, direction, visual treatment, thumbnailing)
• A structured, calm approach to handling multiple briefs and timelines
• UI/UX design familiarity is a plus—but not a requirement

A leading hygiene & wellness brand based in Bangalore is looking out for Art Directors.

Experience - 7+ Years

Salary - Upto 18 LPA

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and project teams to understand client objectives and project design
• Develop and present creative projects that support agreed upon goals and strategy
• Create cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 7+ years' of digital and print design or advertising experience
• Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.)
• Breadth of style and design capability

Overview:

The person is responsible for working with the content and account management team of the respective business units to build high-quality design systems and graphics that are unique to the client and form part of an effective visual & design strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Creative vision and design solutions:

You will work with the client, account management and content team to create excellent artwork, visual systems/design and graphics work for your set of clients. You must be familiar with the latest design trends, styles and suggest upgrades to the client on a periodic basis.

2. Delivery

You will ensure TAT is adhered to for any assets. Ensure you have the right brief and ask the right questions to have a complete picture of the ask.

Ensure all design is safe to publish, checked and adheres to brand. Zero tolerance for plagiarism and fundamental errors.

3. Quality:

Reduce rework to minimum or zero. Ensure briefing and work planning is do effectively and work is done in line with the expectations. You will need to get and record client appreciation of the work for yourself. You will need to also create and enable award-winning work for your clients.

4. Innovation:

In partnership with the account and content leads, identify opportunities and risks for delivering better design solutions, including identifying opportunities for up-sell. Implement tools (eg use AI tools) /processes to improve speed of delivery and quality.

5. Responsiveness & Communication:

Collaborate actively with clients, internal teams and other similar stakeholders to ensure that design supports the message and is desired by clients. Ensure all mails / communication is responded to within 2 hours and you are setting expectations of the correct delivery time.

6. Zen values

• Challenge the status quo. And imbibe and live the Zen value system.

Designation: Art Director

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Art Director to lead creative direction, drive design excellence, and set a benchmark for impactful campaigns. The key success in this role will be setting up design simplicity and developing communication designs that connect with the public at large—enabling execution teams to build localised campaigns with consistency and impact. This role demands a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on design expertise across digital, outdoor, print, and other mediums. The ideal candidate will have a proven portfolio of large-scale, high-impact campaigns, a deep understanding of audience-centric design, and the ability to build and inspire a high-performing creative team.

Years of experience required: 8–10 years

Type: Work from Office (Mohali/Chandigarh)

Language & Cultural Requirement:

The candidate must have a strong understanding of Punjabi language, culture, and local nuances to ensure creative work resonates with the regional audience. Proficiency in Hindi and English is also essential for effective collaboration and communication. Knowledge of written Punjabi is not mandatory, but would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Strategy & Direction

• Drive design simplicity and develop replicable templates for regional adaptation.
• Participate in brand strategy discussions and brainstorms to shape creative vision.
• Lead conceptualization and execution of design programs aligned with business objectives and brand positioning.
• Define and maintain brand design direction while ensuring adherence to quality and brand guidelines.
• Ensure designs enhance message adoption and audience engagement across mediums.

Campaign Development

• Oversee creative delivery, guidelines and processes for digital, outdoor, print, and integrated campaigns.
• Manage the development of large-scale mass campaigns with a strong visual and cultural impact.
• Leverage Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW expertise to produce high-quality design templates.

Account & Client Management

• Understand and implement brand-specific design strategies.
• Represent the creative vision in client meetings and communications.
• Collaborate with social media, development, and content teams to align creative execution.
• Gather client feedback and proactively address quality or strategic adjustments.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and motivate a capable and independent creative team.
• Drive innovation, skill development, and collaborative processes within the team.
• Plan, prioritise, and track team projects to meet deadlines and maintain service quality.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training to ensure high-caliber talent.
• Conduct performance evaluations and work closely with HR to support team growth.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain high standards of inter-department coordination to avoid misalignment.
• Ensure timely delivery and resource optimisation without compromising quality.
• Identify training needs and implement employee development activities.

Core Competencies:

• Design Acumen: Strong visual judgment, attention to detail, and quality-focused delivery.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Inspire teams, set benchmarks, and foster a positive work culture.
• Industry Knowledge: Awareness of design trends, competitor activity, and emerging tools.
• Customer Focus: Prioritise client needs, adapt to feedback, and ensure satisfaction.
• Planning & Organisation: Effective time, task, and resource management.
• Communication Skills: Clear articulation of ideas to both internal teams and clients, with strong presentation skills.

Note: This will be a (12 months) contractual position.