Art Director

M+C Saatchi UK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to global campaigns

Supportive leadership team

In-depth knowledge of digital marketing

Job summary

M+C Saatchi UK in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepts across various markets. The role involves overseeing design execution, guiding junior creatives, and ensuring innovation excellence.

Ideal candidates should have 5–7 years of creative experience, with strong leadership and conceptual skills. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential. The position offers an opportunity to influence strategic creative direction and engage with diverse global campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a creative role, with at least 1–2 years as Art Director.
• Strong ability to translate briefs into impactful visual solutions.
• Excellent communication and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and visual storytelling.
• Drive ideation processes across teams.
• Oversee the creation of assets adhering to brand guidelines.
• Guide junior designers and manage multiple projects.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Conceptual thinking

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

About M&C Saatchi Performance

M&C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies.

The Role: Art Director

As an Art Director, you will work closely with the Global Head of Creative to lead and execute creative concepts across multiple markets. You will oversee design execution, guide junior creatives, and ensure that the agency’s creative output maintains a high standard of innovation and excellence.

What we’re looking for

A visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for design, storytelling, and innovation. You are an expert in translating business objectives into compelling visual narratives and campaign ideas. With strong conceptual skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to lead creative projects, you will be a key pillar in ensuring that all creative outputs align with the agency’s vision. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are adept at managing multiple projects, teams, and creative processes simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and visual storytelling, ensuring alignment with project and brand objectives across various regions.
• Drive ideation processes, fostering innovative thinking across teams and ensuring ideas are both creative and strategically sound.
• Oversee the creation of static and motion-based assets, ensuring top-tier quality and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Work closely with Copywriters, Strategists, Designers, and Account Managers to develop and execute compelling campaigns.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, seamless execution, and high-quality output.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new design techniques, and emerging technologies to keep our creative output innovative and fresh.
• Present and articulate creative ideas to clients, incorporating feedback while maintaining creative integrity.
• Collaborate with teams in different regions and accommodate meetings across various time zones when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a creative role, with at least 1–2 years in an Art Director / Senior Art Director capacity.
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to translate briefs into impactful visual solutions.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and understanding of AI tools and experience using tools.
• Experience working across digital, social media, advertising, and brand campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire junior creatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects with varied deadlines.
• Experience in working with copywriters, strategists, production teams, and external vendors to bring creative visions to life.
• Flexibility to accommodate meetings across different time zones as required.

What you can expect from working at M&C Saatchi Performance

• A vast insight into the world of digital marketing and in-depth knowledge across marketing and advertising channels.
• The opportunity to work on regional and global campaigns across diverse client verticals.
• The ability to shape and influence creative direction at a strategic level.
• Exposure to the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing and advertising.
• A supportive and inspiring leadership team that encourages growth and learning.
• Experience working on digital advertising campaigns for large global brands.
• Insight into the M&C Saatchi Group.

M+C Saatchi Performance as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).