Art Director (5-13 yrs)

Job Summary:

The Art Director is responsible for leading the visual direction of advertising campaigns, ensuring high-quality design and brand consistency across all platforms. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the execution of creative assets, working closely with copywriters, designers, and other creative team members to produce compelling and innovative campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

- Creative Direction & Concept Development

- Develop and execute creative concepts for advertising campaigns across print, digital, TV, social media, and outdoor media.

- Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and clients to ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment.

- Provide art direction for photo shoots, video productions, and animation projects.

- Design Leadership & Execution

- Oversee the visual design process from concept to final execution, ensuring high-quality output.

- Guide graphic designers, illustrators, and motion graphic artists in creating visually compelling assets.

- Maintain brand identity while exploring innovative design techniques and trends.

- Team Collaboration & Supervision

- Lead brainstorming sessions and pitch creative ideas to clients and stakeholders.

- Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback on their work.

- Work closely with marketing and production teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.

- Quality Control & Brand Consistency

- Review and approve designs, layouts, and artwork to ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.

- Ensure all creative assets meet industry standards and client expectations.

- Keep up with emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to enhance creative output.

Job Requirement:

- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in a creative role, preferably in an advertising agency.

- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and design excellence.

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).

- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

- Experience with UI/UX design and motion graphics is a plus.