Associate Creative Director

About Dentsu India: Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, Dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists. Part of Dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world. In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change. Learn more at: Role summary: Job Title: Associate Creative Director - Design Location: Mumbai Total experience: 7+ yrs Role Overview We are seeking a visionary Associate Creative Director – Design to lead and elevate our visual storytelling across digital, print, and motion platforms. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on design expertise mentoring teams, refining creative outputs, and ensuring every visual aligns with brand intent and campaign goals. This role requires a blend of creative direction, design craft, and leadership . You’ll collaborate closely with clients, strategists, copywriters, and production teams to conceptualize and deliver impactful brand narratives across platforms. Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Design Leadership Lead the end-to-end design process across digital, social, print, and motion deliverables. Translate brand objectives and creative briefs into compelling visual storytelling and design systems. Review and refine design outputs to maintain consistency, quality, and brand alignment. Collaborate with creative directors, writers, and strategists to shape campaign concepts and visual direction. Team Mentorship & Collaboration Guide and mentor junior and mid-level designers , ensuring growth and creative excellence across the team. Establish design workflows, standards, and best practices for efficiency and quality. Provide clear feedback and actionable direction to elevate creative outputs. Execution & Craft Work hands-on in conceptualization, layout design, and visual execution for digital campaigns and brand content. Create or oversee motion graphics, visual animations, and video design elements using Adobe After Effects. Manage photo manipulation, retouching, and compositing for high-quality visuals. Ensure all assets meet platform-specific guidelines (Instagram, YouTube etc.). Client Engagement & Collaboration Present creative ideas and design strategies to clients and internal stakeholders. Partner with account, production, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive campaign outputs. Participate in creative pitches, helping shape visual direction and presentation decks. Innovation & Trends Stay updated with emerging design trends, motion design styles, and digital storytelling formats. Introduce new tools, techniques, and processes to enhance creative quality and efficiency. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 7–10 years in design, preferably in advertising, digital, or content-led agencies. Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in brand design, social content, and motion graphics. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and familiarity with Canva and Figma. Strong grasp of visual composition, typography, layout, and storytelling through design. Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams while managing multiple brand projects simultaneously. Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills. Preferred Traits Strategic thinker with a strong creative instinct. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive. Passionate about visual culture, motion design, and brand storytelling. Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mumbai (Andheri)