Associate Creative Director

As an Associate Creative Director at BeyondWalls, a cutting-edge PropTech platform based in Pune, you will play a pivotal role in shaping impactful creative strategies and overseeing their execution across various projects. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing a team of designers and creatives, and ensuring creative excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Lead creative concepts, strategies, and performance for integrated campaigns. - Collaborate closely with Account Managers to understand client needs and translate them into impactful creative deliverables. - Conduct comprehensive brand, user, and competitor research to inform creative strategy. - Mentor and lead a team of creative professionals across design disciplines. - Drive brainstorming sessions to generate innovative and visually compelling ideas. - Implement AI tools to enhance team creativity and productivity. - Lead client meetings, present creative concepts, and foster strong client relationships. - Stay updated on industry trends and digital innovations to deliver fresh ideas. - Develop high-quality visual content for diverse platforms. - Collaborate with social media, web development, and account management teams for cohesive execution. - Groom Art Directors for leadership roles and contribute to the professional development of the creative team. - Track and report on team growth and development regularly. Skills & Expertise: - Strong experience in digital, social media, video, and web design projects. - Proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for creative excellence. - Ability to develop seasonal campaigns, photo shoots, and design concepts. - Experience using AI tools like MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Creatopy, Synthesia, Jasper Art, and ChatGPT. - Familiarity with collaborative work platforms like JIRA, Asana, Trello, Wrike, Basecamp, etc. - Expertise in video production and UI design is a plus. Profile Requirements: - 8+ years in the creative or design domain, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity. - Hands-on experience in graphic design, marketing, creative processes, and brand development. - Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Graduate or postgraduate degree in design (BFA, BDes, MFA, MDes, or equivalent). - Minimum 6 years of experience in an advertising agency setting.,