Art Director

We’re hiring for our brand partner — a leading Indian media and information platform that delivers cutting-edge insights, analysis, and stories on startups, technology, and innovation. Known for its high-impact content and strong digital presence, the brand is now looking to scale its visual storytelling and design capabilities.

As the Art Director, you will be at the helm of their visual identity — overseeing and directing all aspects of creative production including graphic design, video, copy, animation, social media visuals, infographics, photography, and promotional content.

You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and marketing teams to ensure a cohesive and compelling brand presence across both digital and offline platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Direct and inspire all visual output across brand channels — digital, print, social, and experiential.
• Brand Stewardship: Develop, evolve, and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity in all design assets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to align creative strategy with business goals.
• Project Oversight: Establish timelines, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of creative campaigns within budget.
• Team Management: Hire, mentor, and manage a team of designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Research & Strategy: Stay attuned to market trends, audience insights, and industry best practices to inform creative decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively address creative challenges, workflow bottlenecks, or team needs.

Who You Are

Experience: 6–10 years in a creative leadership role within media, content, or B2C-focused organizations.

• Design Expertise: Hands-on experience in logo creation, typography, layout, branding, packaging, image curation, and both print and digital production.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and wireframing platforms.
• Portfolio: A strong body of work that showcases your range, originality, and results-driven design approach.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire, lead, and elevate a team, while managing multiple projects with efficiency and clarity.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and feedback skills with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
• Creative Thinking: An innovative mindset with the ability to transform concepts into visually stunning outputs.