Experience: 5–8 Years
Industry: Branding & Packaging
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Days: 5 Days a Week
Work Mode: 4 days - Work from Office; Wednesday – Work From Home
Job Location: Fort, Mumbai
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and creatively driven Art Director to lead branding and packaging
projects from concept to final execution.
The ideal candidate should have a strong design sensibility, excellent conceptual thinking, and the ability
to guide a creative team while ensuring every project is strategically relevant, visually distinctive, and
executed to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead creative direction across branding, packaging, visual identity, campaigns, and brand
communication projects.
● Develop strong creative concepts based on client briefs, brand strategy, audience insights, and
market positioning.
● Translate strategic thinking into compelling and cohesive visual systems.
● Conceptualise and oversee:
○ Brand identities
○ Logo systems
○ Packaging design
○ Typography and colour systems
○ Brand guidelines
○ Campaign key visuals
○ Print and digital brand applications
○ Retail and merchandise applications
● Guide designers through ideation, design development, revisions, and final execution.
● Review creative work and provide clear, constructive feedback to the design team.
● Ensure consistency and high-quality execution across all brand touchpoints.
● Present concepts and creative rationale confidently to clients and internal teams.
● Collaborate closely with strategy, copy, client servicing, and production teams.
● Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
● Oversee final artworks, mock-ups, print production, and packaging execution.
● Work closely with printers, vendors, photographers, illustrators, and other creative partners
when required.
● Mentor junior and mid-level designers and contribute to building a strong creative culture within
the agency.
● Stay updated with trends in branding, packaging, typography, design, consumer behaviour, and
visual culture.
Required Experience & Skills
● 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably within a branding, design, or packaging agency.
● Strong portfolio showcasing branding, visual identity, and packaging projects.
● Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, and visual storytelling.
● Strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities.
● Experience taking projects from concept development through final production.
● Good understanding of packaging materials, structures, print processes, and finishing techniques.
● Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
● Knowledge of Figma, presentation tools, 3D/mock-up software, and AI creative tools will be an
advantage.
● Strong presentation and client communication skills.
● Ability to lead, mentor, and provide direction to a team of designers.
● Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain quality while working across multiple
projects.
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
● Thinks beyond individual layouts and understands brands as complete visual systems.
● Has a refined, contemporary, and versatile design sensibility.
● Can balance creativity, strategy, and commercial requirements.
● Takes complete ownership of projects.
● Can confidently present and defend creative ideas.
● Has a strong eye for detail and craftsmanship.
● Can inspire and guide a creative team.
● Is curious, proactive, and constantly exploring new ideas and design trends.