Senior Art Director

About Dentsu International:

Awarded the Oscars of the advertising world, The Cannes Global Agency of the Year 2022 (a first for India!) Dentsu International comprises five leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative and Merkle, 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 talented employees working together to reach the never before!

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients every day 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 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.

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https://www.dentsu.com/

https://www.dentsucreative.com/

Role Summary:

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Designation: Sr. Art Director

Job Location: Richmond Road, Bengaluru

Years of experience: Minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in digital art within a leading Mainline Advertising / Digital / Integrated agency. (Please note that we are not considering candidates from other industries.)

Purpose of the job:

As a member of the creative department, the incumbent will collaborate with a copywriter in the creative department to ideate, create, and deliver the visual elements of advertisements as a cohesive product across various media platforms for clients.

Key Accountabilities:

• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into visually compelling concepts and designs.
• Collaborate with copywriters to develop integrated creative ideas that align with the client's objectives.
• Present ideas and concepts to colleagues and clients in a captivating and engaging manner.
• Engage with colleagues and clients, utilizing your human empathy and intelligence to understand and address their needs.
• Create visually stunning and impactful designs that evoke emotional connections and resonate with the target audience.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables, maintaining high standards throughout the creative process.
• Stay updated with industry trends, pop culture, and technological advancements to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.
• Demonstrate passion, creativity, and a strong dedication to delivering exceptional work.

Professional Skills:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Diploma relating to graphics design, fine arts, marketing, media or other related courses.
• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role, showcasing a portfolio of outstanding design work.
• Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong passion for creativity and a genuine love for clever and beautiful creative work.
• Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative ideas that surpass machine-generated designs.
• Solid understanding of creative concepts and proficiency in digital production.
• Strong visual conceptualization skills with the ability to translate ideas into impactful advertisements.
• Sound knowledge of digital production processes and experience in through-the-line conceptualization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Awareness of trends and developments in design, materials, techniques, and technology.
• Application of consumer trends and cultural insights in the creative process.
• Excellent project management skills, ensuring efficient execution and delivery of projects.

To explore this opportunity, please complete the application process here. Additionally, you may send us your updated CV at sonam.malik@dentsu.com and include the following details:

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Working with us

By joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people worldwide and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers, always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behaviour. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Next Steps

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