Job Title:
Senior Art Director
Company: dentsu
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-01-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Group Head - Art:To lead the visual and aesthetic direction across brands. You will be responsible for driving concept development, leading creative teams, ensuring world-class execution, and working closely with internal and client stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of design, storytelling, and cross-platform campaign thinking, with the ability to mentor and elevate the work of the entire art team.Key Responsibilities:• Creative & Visual Leadership: Lead the visual language and art direction across integrated campaigns – from print and digital to film, AV, and experiential. Ensure all creative outputs maintain a high standard of craft and consistency.• Conceptual Development: Partner with copywriters and strategists to generate bold, effective ideas and campaign platforms that are rooted in insight and executed with finesse.• Client Collaboration: Present and articulate creative ideas to clients, offering a strategic rationale. Build trust through clear communication, creative passion, and a collaborative mindset.• Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of art directors, designers, and visualizers. Foster a culture of creative excellence, mentorship, and continuous learning.• Executional Excellence: Supervise all stages of production including shoots, animation, editing, and post-production to ensure creative integrity is maintained through delivery.• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with copy, strategy, tech, production, and account management teams to bring ideas to life cohesively across all media.Requirements:•Degree or diploma in Applied Art, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.•Proven portfolio with award-winning and culturally resonant work.•Strong command over design fundamentals.•Excellent knowledge of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and production workflows.•Confident in handling large teams, multiple brands, and fast-paced timelines.•Excellent presentation and communication skills with fluency in visual storytelling.•Awareness of global trends in art, design, technology, and culture.Hard Skills: Adobe Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator, AE, Premier Pro, Midjourney / AI