Freelance Associate Creative Director

2 weeks ago

Mumbai India Smashed Full time

Job Description

Location: Mumbai (remote work)

Pay: As per the project needs and requirements

Experience: 1-2 years

About Us:

We are a fast-growing creative first performance marketing agency based in Ahmedabad. We help fast- growing eCommerce and D2C brands create scroll stopping ads that convert and also manage paid media for them. Our clients spend INR 50L - 5 Cr+ monthly on ads and have extremely high expectations for their partners. Some of our clients include Frido, Canva India, Oziva, Mnmlst, Phool, Ambrane, Suroskie, Ajmal Perfumes and more.

A great opportunity for someone who loves being at the intersection of creative content, people management, and hands-on production work.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Production Coordination

- Take ownership of project briefings from lead creative strategist
- Creation of the mood board, storyboard, props, models, and location
- Lead the final checklist for pre-production with the videographer/creative strategist
- Coordinate with post-production to get input on any requirements in advance

On-Set Direction & Execution

- Execute shoots that align with the brands strategic direction and visual treatment
- Ensure every shot aligns with the visual strategists storyboard and performance intent
- Direct hand-modelling and product shots whenever needed
- Maintain on-set logs of shots and audio clips to streamline post-production

Idea Library & Creative Referencing

- Save and organize high-performing ad concepts from Instagram, Facebook and other tools.
- Build and maintain master boards on Foreplay for easy reference during storyboard creation
- Create a database of references and creative examples for internal knowledge sharing

POD-Level Execution

- Own the end-to-end delivery of shoots for your assigned production POD
- Execute shoots multiple times a month, with remaining time spent on planning and coordination

What Were Looking For:

Technical & Creative Skills

- Experience directing performance content, social media ads, and UGC-style reels
- Strong visual storytelling instincts with a focus on ad retention
- Familiarity with shot pacing, transitions, and short-form formats
- Obsessed with creative detail and performance outcomes
- Platform knowledge of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok content styles

[Bonus]

- Prior experience directing Meta Ads and performance content
- Content creator yourself (either video or written)

Whats in it for you

- As a full-time member of our team, youll enjoy:
- Referral bonuses.
- Financial support for online courses.
- Fun and casual work environment.
- Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.

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