Art Director

Art Director

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Lead concept development and visual direction for brand campaigns and content
• Translate client briefs into compelling creative ideas, storyboards, and mood boards
• Guide designers, motion artists, editors, and freelancers to deliver high-quality output
• Maintain brand consistency and ensure design excellence across all assets

Hands-On Design & Motion

• Create high-impact visuals, layouts, and brand identity elements
• Provide direction on motion graphic approaches and video look-and-feel
• Oversee editing and post-production visual quality (not required to edit daily, but capable)

Campaign & Content Execution

• Own the creative quality for multi-channel campaigns (social, digital, film, display, OOH, print)
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and producers
• Evaluate creative work and give constructive feedback

Stakeholder Management

• Work with clients and internal teams to understand business/marketing objectives
• Present creative ideas confidently and defend design rationale with clarity
• Partner with account managers and producers for timelines & deliverables

Team & Process

• Mentor junior designers, motion artists, and interns
• Manage creative review workflows and maintain quality standards
• Stay updated with design, animation, AI-assisted creation, and content trends

Required Skills & Experience

• 12-15 years of experience in creative/design roles (preferably agency or production studio)
• Strong portfolio showcasing:
• Brand campaigns
• Digital + social design systems
• Motion graphics / video-driven work
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)

Working knowledge of:

• Figma or equivalent design system tools
• 3D / animation software (nice to have)
• Strong understanding of typography, color, layout, and visual storytelling
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Key Traits We Value

• Conceptual thinker with strong aesthetic sense
• Proactive problem solver with attention to detail
• Confidence in leading creative presentations
• Curiosity for new media, digital culture, and visual innovation
• Team player with mentoring mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on marquee brands & large-scale campaigns
• Creative freedom & collaborative culture
• Support for skill development (design, motion, tech, AI tools)