Associate Creative Director - Art

About Grapes

Grapes is one of India’s leading integrated communications agencies, combining strategy, creativity, and technology to deliver business and brand impact. We work across paid, earned, and owned platforms, crafting digital-first campaigns that drive measurable results.

With over 200+ creative minds and a culture built on ownership, innovation, and agility, we deliver full-service digital and communication solutions that blend insight, imagination, and impact.

What You’ll Do :

• Creative Leadership:

  Lead the conceptualization and execution of brand and digital campaigns.

• Design Direction:

  Translate client briefs into strong visual narratives and innovative design solutions.

• End-to-End Ownership:

  Oversee the creative process—from ideation to final delivery—ensuring quality, creativity, and timeliness.

• Team Management:

  Guide, mentor, and collaborate with designers, copywriters, and other creative partners.

• Brand Strategy:

  Drive brand identity, visual storytelling, and integrated communication design.

• Innovation:

  Stay updated with trends, tools, and technologies to keep creative output relevant and fresh.

• Client Communication:

  Present and articulate creative ideas confidently to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Pitch Involvement:

  Actively participate and lead creative pitches and presentations.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• 6– 10 years of experience in a digital or creative agency environment.
• Proven experience leading brand campaigns and digital-first design work.
• Strong understanding of visual communication, branding, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects); familiarity with 3D/animation tools (Maya, 3ds Max, Premiere Pro) is a plus.
• Strong sense of typography, layout, and detail orientation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.