Associate Creative Director

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Associate Creative Director to lead our design team and drive compelling creative solutions across digital and integrated campaigns. The ideal candidate is a strong design thinker with excellent leadership skills, capable of mentoring a team while delivering exceptional creative work that aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and execution across multiple brands and campaigns.
• Conceptualize and develop innovative design solutions for digital, social, branding, and integrated marketing initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of 8–10 designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on creative output to ensure high-quality execution.
• Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Creative Directors, Strategy, Client Servicing, Motion, and Production teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Translate client briefs into compelling visual concepts and creative presentations.
• Ensure brand consistency and maintain high creative standards across all deliverables.
• Present creative ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stay updated with emerging design trends, tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in a creative design role, preferably within a creative, digital, or advertising agency.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of 8–10 designers.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital campaigns, social media creatives, and integrated marketing work.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, color theory, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma. Knowledge of AI-powered creative tools is an added advantage.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

What We're Looking For

• A creative leader who inspires teams and elevates the quality of work.
• Someone who balances strategic thinking with hands-on design expertise.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic agency environment.
• A mentor who nurtures talent and drives a culture of creativity and innovation.
• A detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering outstanding creative experiences.

Why Join Us?

• Work with leading brands across diverse industries.
• Lead and shape high-impact creative campaigns.
• Collaborate with a talented, passionate, and fast-paced team.
• Opportunity to influence creative direction and mentor future design leaders.
• Be part of an environment that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma