Location - Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Lead and shape visual Concept Development for campaigns, digital experiences, and branded content
Create a Visual Strategy by translating creative briefs into compelling visual solutions that resonate across formats and platforms
Champion design consistency, clarity, and aesthetic quality in all executions
Provide Cross-Media Art Direction across diverse formats such as websites, landing pages, animated banners, videos, brochures, eDetailers, emails, presentations, etc
Build and review storyboards, wireframes, mood-boards, and visual references with cross-functional partners
Supervise photo selection, illustration style, layout, animation and production design
Lead a team of designers offering direction, guidance, feedback, and mentorship to elevate the overall creative output
Review and approve design work from internal and external collaborators
Encourage best practices in file structuring, prototyping, versioning and presentation prep
Work within existing Design Systems (eg Figma component libraries) and propose scalable UI or branding solutions as needed
Collaborate with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation and brand fidelity
Supervise the Print Design process and help the team create print-ready files for brochures, inserts, leave-behinds, etc
Maintain Production Oversight and coordinate with vendors or production teams to ensure accuracy in color proofs, trims, materials, and finishes
Review PDF outputs, provide prepress feedback, and ensure alignment with brand and technical specs
Participate in strategy meetings, reviews, and feedback sessions
Present creative ideas and solutions clearly to stakeholders across brand, marketing, and medical teams
Defend design rationale and foster alignment around creative direction
Essential Requirements
Bachelor s degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, or advertising art direction
3+ years experience in directing visual teams or leading the creative execution of multichannel campaigns
8+ years creative experience in advertising agencies, design studios, or in-house marketing departments
Strong command of visual composition, typography, color, branding, and storytelling
Ability to lead design from concept to polished execution across team members
Strong portfolio of cross-format design work digital, motion, print, experiential
High proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
Familiarity with HTML5/CSS fundamentals and web responsiveness Experience working with component libraries and CMS-based layouts
Confident in directing storyboards, motion sequences, brand animation, and visual narrative flow
Strong time and priority management; comfortable juggling multiple timelines and feedback loops
Capable of balancing multiple priorities and delivering within timelines with support from the team
English fluency required (written and spoken); able to lead conversations across global teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal
Values and Behaviors Strong principles and lives Novartis Values and Behaviors - Innovation, Collaboration, Courage, Integrity and Quality every day
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities
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