Junior Art Director

Company Description

Chronicle Ventures is an integrated marketing and communications agency specializing in Event Management, Digital Marketing, Photo and Video Production, Talent Management, Wedding Planning, Creative Content Designing, and Website/App Development. As a one-stop-shop, we are dedicated to fulfilling all business needs with innovative and effective solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Mumbai for a Junior Art Director. The Junior Art Director will be responsible for assisting in creative direction, developing and implementing branding strategies, and managing art direction for various projects. Daily tasks include creating graphics, overseeing graphic design processes, collaborating with team members, and executing visual content for company and client projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead conceptualization and development of brand campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms.
• Solve creative challenges with strategic, well-designed visual and narrative solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers and strategists to interpret briefs, contribute to campaign planning, and ensure effective communication.
• Supervise and guide a creative team, including graphic designers, video editors, and website designers, ensuring timelines and quality are met.
• Work hands-on where required — developing layouts, storyboards, branding ideas, and campaign concepts.
• Drive consistency in design language, visual storytelling, and brand tone across all outputs.
• Review, critique, and provide constructive feedback to creative team members.
• Stay updated on design trends, emerging tools, social media formats, and marketing innovations.
• Present creative ideas internally and to clients when required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of creative experience in a branding, advertising, or marketing agency.
• Strong command over brand identity systems, print advertising, and digital-first campaigns.
• Excellent portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, branding, social media campaigns, and video-driven content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and relevant design/video tools.
• Working knowledge of website design, UI/UX principles, and content-led thinking.
• Strong team management and leadership skills; able to guide junior creatives and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strategic thinker who understands the bigger picture and can translate it into powerful, creative solutions.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.