Website:
optiondesigns.co.in
Job details:
Job Title: Senior Art Director
Location: Gurgaon, Sector 15
Department: Creative / Design
Experience Required: 5–8+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Senior Art Director to lead visual storytelling, conceptualize compelling design ideas, and execute high-quality creative outputs across digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate should be both a strong thinker and hands-on designer—someone who can generate fresh, strategic design concepts and also bring them to life with exceptional design execution.
This role requires a sharp eye for aesthetics, strong conceptual thinking, and the ability to guide the creative direction of projects while actively contributing to the design process.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Strategy & Concept Development
- Develop original and impactful creative concepts, campaigns, and visual directions aligned with brand objectives.
- Translate briefs into strong visual ideas and innovative design solutions.
- Lead brainstorming sessions and contribute strategic creative ideas for branding, social media, digital campaigns, print collaterals, and marketing communication.
- Create mood boards, visual references, and concept presentations for internal and client approvals.
- Ensure all creative concepts are fresh, relevant, and aligned with current design trends and market standards.
Design Execution
- Design high-quality creatives across digital and print mediums including:
- Social media creatives
- Branding and identity
- Marketing collaterals
- Website banners / landing page visuals
- Presentations / pitch decks
- Print ads / brochures / packaging
- Execute design projects from concept to final output with strong attention to detail.
- Maintain consistency in typography, color, layout, and overall brand aesthetics.
- Create visually compelling and conversion-focused designs.
Creative Leadership
- Lead and mentor junior designers and creative team members.
- Review design work and provide constructive feedback to ensure high creative standards.
- Guide the team on design quality, visual storytelling, and brand consistency.
- Collaborate closely with copywriters, marketers, motion designers, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated creative solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of all creative assets while maintaining quality.
Brand & Visual Direction
- Own and elevate the visual identity of the brand across all touchpoints.
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines and ensure adherence across projects.
- Bring a strong sense of design thinking and visual hierarchy to all outputs.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging design styles, and cultural shifts to keep creative fresh and relevant.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of experience in creative design, with proven experience in an Art Director / Senior Designer role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual thinking and design execution.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, branding, and layout.
- Ability to conceptualize campaign ideas and execute them independently.
- Experience in digital-first design, branding, and marketing communication.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
- Strong leadership and team mentoring skills.
Good to Have
- Experience in motion graphics / video direction.
- Understanding of UI/UX and website design aesthetics.
- Experience working in an agency or fast-paced creative environment.
- Familiarity with AI design tools and evolving creative tech.
Working Days & Timings
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Saturday: 2nd & 4th Saturday Off | 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday Half Day Working
- Office Timings: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
What We’re Looking For
- A thinker who can generate strong design ideas, not just execute briefs.
- A designer with a sharp visual eye and strong attention to detail.
- A creative leader who can inspire teams and elevate output quality.
- Someone who understands both design aesthetics and business objectives.
- A self-driven individual who takes ownership from concept to execution.
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