Associate Creative Director

Applications piling up with no response? Come meet us in person and fast-track your chance to get hired Dentsu is conducting a Walk-In Drive - Associate Creative Director 📅Date - 29th Nov 🕤 Time - 10:00 AM–1:30 PM 📍Address: 8th Floor, 55 Corporate Avenue, Corporate Avenue 3, Tunga Village, Chandivali, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072 No lengthy application process — just walk in and get a chance to interview directly with our team✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level. Just walk in interview and explore your next career move. Role summary: Job Title: Associate Creative Director Location: Mumbai Total experience: 8+ yrs We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with strong conceptual thinking, hands-on creative leadership, and production experience , someone who can ideate, lead teams, and translate brand strategies into high-impact creative work across digital, social, and video platforms. Key Responsibilities 1. Creative Strategy & Conceptualisation Lead creative ideation for brand campaigns, digital films, social content, and integrated brand experiences. Work closely with the strategy, content, and account teams to translate brand objectives into powerful creative narratives. Develop creative decks, campaign ideas, and visual storytelling routes that are both strategic and culturally relevant. Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on involvement in scripting, copywriting, and art direction when required. 2. Team Leadership & Creative Direction Oversee a team of writers, designers, and art directors to ensure creative consistency and excellence. Guide and mentor junior creatives, providing clear direction and constructive feedback. Ensure all work delivered is on-brand, on-brief, and meets our creative standards. Review scripts, storyboards, campaign ideas, and final outputs before client presentations. 3. Production Collaboration Work closely with the in-house production and post-production teams to bring creative ideas to life. Participate in pre-production, casting, styling, and on-set creative supervision when required. Ensure creative integrity during execution from script to final edit. Collaborate with directors, DOPs, and editors to ensure the tone, look, and feel align with brand intent. 4. Client Engagement & Presentations Lead creative presentations and discussions with clients and stakeholders. Build confidence with clients through strong storytelling, rationale, and creative vision. Partner with the Business and Strategy teams to proactively identify creative opportunities with existing clients. 5. Innovation & Trend Awareness Stay up-to-date with digital trends, content formats, and emerging platforms. Bring new creative techniques, formats, and storytelling approaches to the team. Encourage experimentation with design, motion, and new media forms in campaign execution. Key Skills & Competencies Strong conceptual thinking with excellent command over visual and verbal storytelling. Deep understanding of digital content, social media, and branded film production. Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to balance creative freedom with brand discipline and timelines. Strong collaboration and multitasking skills in a fast-paced creative environment. Hands-on with idea development, scripting, and creative reviews. A portfolio that demonstrates a blend of creative campaign thinking and production-led storytelling . Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts. 6–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house. Prior experience working on branded content, social films, or campaign production is a must. Experience leading creative teams and managing end-to-end campaign lifecycle.