Art Director

Job Title: Art Director

Location: Thrissur, Kerala

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: CCO & Head of Operations

About Koolath Advertising

Koolath Advertising is a creative agency specializing in advertising, branding, digital marketing, audio-visual solutions, and web development. We serve diverse industries including construction, finance, education, and retail, delivering innovative campaigns with high-quality design and strategic thinking. Our collaborative culture thrives on creativity, precision, and client satisfaction.

Role Overview

The Art Director will be responsible for leading the creative vision of projects while building strong client relationships. This role demands hands-on leadership, direct collaboration with clients, and the ability to translate their business goals into visually compelling campaigns. The Art Director will oversee concept development, ensure design excellence, and act as the creative bridge between clients and the internal team.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Execution

• Lead the development of creative concepts for campaigns, branding, digital, print, and multimedia projects.
• Ensure all visual communication aligns with client objectives and brand identity.
• Provide high-level creative input while also being hands-on in design when needed.

Client Collaboration

• Work closely with all clients to understand their vision, objectives, and feedback.
• Conduct creative presentations to clients, explaining concepts, rationale, and execution plans.
• Build trust and maintain long-term client relationships through consistent creative quality and reliability.
• Act as the creative point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring smooth communication between them and the internal team.
• Gather insights from client meetings to guide design decisions and project direction.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Inspire, guide, and mentor the design team (senior & junior designers, photographers, and multimedia specialists).
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and digital marketers to ensure unified campaign execution.
• Delegate design tasks effectively while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Project Oversight & Quality Control

• Manage multiple projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
• Review and approve all creative work before it goes to the client or for production.
• Ensure designs are aligned with the latest market trends and brand guidelines.

Innovation & Growth

• Stay updated with global design trends, emerging tools, and creative techniques.
• Recommend innovative approaches to enhance campaign impact and client engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in creative design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in client-facing creative roles within an agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, advertising, and multimedia campaigns.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills for client interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working in advertising or creative agencies.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, video production, and photography.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles for digital projects.

Why Join Koolath Advertising?

• Direct collaboration with high-profile clients.
• Creative freedom backed by a supportive team.
• Exposure to diverse projects across industries.
• A collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹420,000.00 - ₹540,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amalanagar, Thrissur, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 8 years (Preferred)
• Client Handling: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person