Associate Creative Director – Visual Strategy

6 days ago


Gurugram, India Spalba Full time

Location: Sector 61, Gurgaon, Haryana

Department: Creative Strategy

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Creative Strategy


About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director – Visual Concepts to lead the visual ideation and storytelling across some of our most ambitious brand and event experiences. You will drive the creation of bold key visuals and guide their seamless adaptation across physical and digital touchpoints—from pitch decks and walkthroughs to immersive event spaces.

This role sits at the intersection of creative direction and strategic visual thinking. If you love building narratives through design, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and seeing your ideas come alive in high-impact experiences—this is your stage.

About Spalba

At Spalba, we are the Sootradhaars of brand stories—storytellers who hold and weave the thread that connects brands to people. We craft experiential journeys that drive messaging through meaning, where story is the fuel and experience is the vehicle. We are a creative agency rooted in experiential storytelling and design execution, powered by a collective of diverse creative minds ready to elevate your brand. With every project, we aim to be the catalyst for brand differentiation, shaping ideas from scratch and steering conversations that resonate with today’s audience. This is not just our job—this is a story about stories, and we are the people who craft them.

Key Responsibilities

1. Concept Development & Strategy

•       Interpret client briefs and shape them into strong visual narratives.

•       Build unique creative routes grounded in cultural relevance and design trends.

•       Craft design rationales that support strategic storytelling across projects.


2. Visual Storytelling & Execution

•       Lead the development of key visuals for event concepts, campaigns, and installations.

•       Translate these visual directions across multiple formats: event zones, print, digital media, and motion.

•       Create or oversee the production of visual mockups, moodboards, and master assets.


3. Creative Leadership & Collaboration

•       Work closely with Creative Directors, Strategy, and 3D teams to co-develop integrated creative pitches.

•       Mentor and supervise a team of graphic designers and visualizers.

•       Champion visual consistency, design quality, and originality across all touchpoints.


4. Pitch Crafting & Client Engagement

•       Build powerful visual narratives for new business pitches.

•       Present ideas confidently to both internal teams and clients.

•       Own the visual voice of the brand across experiences.


Qualifications & Skills

-       6–12 years of relevant experience in a creative agency, branding firm, and/or event/exhibition design studio

-       Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual strength, campaign thinking, and storytelling across formats

-       Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with AI tools is a plus

-       Proven track record of team leadership and collaborative execution

-       Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

-       Excellent communication and presentation skills

Who You Are

✦     You think like a strategist but design like an artist.

✦     You bring big ideas to the table—and back them with craft and logic.

✦     You’re inspired by culture, innovation, and meaningful design.

✦     You love building not just visuals, but stories and experiences.

✦     You thrive in collaboration, but aren't afraid to lead.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and portfolio link. Email the same to vikram@spalba.com with the subject “Applying for Associate Creative Director – Visual Concepts — [Your full name]”

 



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