Art Director

M+C Saatchi UK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

M+C Saatchi Performance is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead concept development and visual storytelling across multiple markets. You will oversee design execution, mentor junior creatives, and ensure output aligns with the agency’s vision.

The role requires strong conceptual and strategic thinking, expert use of Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate briefs into impactful visual solutions.
• Experience leading multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking with a design-led approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and visual storytelling across regions.
• Oversee design execution of static and motion assets to high standards.
• Mentor junior designers and guide creative processes.
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and account managers on campaigns.
• Present ideas to clients and incorporate feedback while keeping integrity.
• Coordinate with global teams across different time zones.

Skills

Creative leadership

Client interaction

Visual storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/visual communications

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.

What are we 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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Lead concept development and visual storytelling, ensuring alignment with project and brand objectives across various regions.
• Ideation & Conceptualization: Drive ideation processes, fostering innovative thinking across teams and ensuring ideas are both creative and strategically sound.
• Design Execution: Oversee the creation of static and motion-based assets, ensuring top-tier quality and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Copywriters, Strategists, Designers, and Account Managers to develop and execute compelling campaigns.
• Mentorship & Development: Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, seamless execution, and high-quality output.
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends, new design techniques, and emerging technologies to keep our creative output innovative and fresh.
• Client Interaction: Present and articulate creative ideas to clients, incorporating feedback while maintaining creative integrity.
• Global Coordination: 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).