Associate Creative Director

Associate

About US

We are an integral part of Annalect Global and Omnicom Group, one of the largest media and advertising agency holding companies in the world. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services. Our agency brands are consistently recognized as being among the world’s creative best.

Annalect India plays a key role for our group companies by providing stellar products and services in areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science (data & analytics), Market Research, Business Support Services, Media Services, Consulting & Advisory Services. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals like you to be part of this journey. Let us build this, together!

This is an exciting role and would entail you to:

• Own and lead the work on assigned brand(s)
• Effectively manage workload by delegating the right projects to the right team
• Develop an advanced knowledge of assigned brands, category and competitive landscape Partner with cross functional team members to creatively solve client challenges
• Collaborate with inter-agency teams to ensure excellent work is delivered on time
• Have a deep understanding of graphic design for both print and digital advertising and marketing
• Have a deep understanding of brand campaigns to generate ideas for advertising and marketing
• Lead the team to develop creatives for global brand advertising and marketing campaigns
• Assess the work of the team and make decisions from a technical point of view
• Lead brainstorming sessions for concept development and execution
• Provide art and writing direction & feedback to the team to ensure high quality work and client delight
• Contribute conceptual, strategic, and innovative thinking
• Maintain awareness of contemporary visual practices and trends.
• Develop innovative solutions across all mediums and digital/social platforms
• Build compelling arguments required for effective client presentation
• Proactively identify and formulate solutions to potential challenges
• Present to mid and senior level clients
• Supervise & mentor the creative team, assist in interviewing and growing the team as needed.
• Establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan Ensure client service, consistent quality output, and meet deadlines

You will be working closely with

Our global creative agency teams. You will also be closely collaborating with our team of talented and designers to deliver high-quality services

This may be the right role for you if you have,

• 9-10 years in experience with integrated creative production as a creative director and or delivery manager in an ad agency / design studio / production house
• Proven experience delivering various creative assets, for both print and digital campaigns
• Proven experience in managing teams that handle high-volume requests
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience communicating with remote teams and working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and knowledge of handling the creative workflow in an agency environment
• Experience handling feedback from clients, partners, and others
• A proven track record of leading, mentoring and growing a team
• Graphic design skills and an eye for composition
• Knowledge of the industry standard design tools