Art Director

GreySpace Design Studio; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative ownership

Direct access to leadership

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

GreySpace Design Studio in Delhi, India, invites an experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of client campaigns and brand work. You will translate strategy into original concepts, guide designers and creatives, and ensure every output is sharp, cohesive, and impactful.

The role requires 5+ years in design, a strong portfolio across branding and campaigns, and expert typography, layout, color, and storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience with 2+ years in art direction or senior creative role.
• Strong portfolio showing branding, digital and campaign design across varied clients.
• Expert typography, layout, color and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion tools a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the visual concept for campaigns and marketing collateral across digital, print, social, and packaging.
• Work with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to align visuals with messaging.
• Lead, mentor, and provide feedback to designers, illustrators, motion artists, and freelancers.
• Maintain brand consistency across deliverables and adapt brand guidelines as needed.
• Direct photoshoots, video shoots, and post-production including casting and styling.
• Present concepts to clients and incorporate feedback without diluting ideas.
• Review and approve final artwork for quality before delivery.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and budgets in coordination with project managers.
• Stay current with design trends and bring fresh thinking to the team.

Skills

Art direction

Team leadership

Brand design

Typography

Communication

Project management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Company Description GreySpace Design Studio is a creative studio that helps brands define who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world in a distinct, memorable way. The team works across branding, design, websites, content, and marketing to craft stories that feel authentic and tailored, never generic. GreySpace focuses on thoughtful, well-crafted work that looks good, sounds right, and connects with audiences. The studio values curiosity, collaboration, and a sense of fun, while taking creative challenges seriously. Clients range from local to global brands, all seeking impactful ways to be seen and remembered.

About the Role

We are looking for an Art Director to lead the visual direction of our client campaigns and brand work. You will turn strategy and briefs into strong, original ideas, guide a team of designers and creatives, and make sure everything we put out looks sharp, feels cohesive, and drives results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the visual concept for campaigns and marketing collateral across digital, print, social, and packaging.
• Work closely with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to build ideas where visuals and messaging work as one.
• Lead, mentor, and give constructive feedback to designers, illustrators, motion artists, and freelancers.
• Maintain brand consistency across all deliverables, adapting to or evolving client brand guidelines.
• Direct photoshoots, video shoots, and post-production, including casting, styling, and vendor coordination.
• Present creative concepts to clients with confidence, and incorporate feedback without losing the strength of the idea.
• Review and approve final artwork for quality before delivery.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and budgets in coordination with project managers and producers.
• Stay current with design, advertising, and platform trends, and bring fresh thinking to the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in an art direction or senior creative role at an agency or studio.
• A strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking and a range of work across branding, digital, and campaign design.
• Expert command of typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma; familiarity with After Effects or other motion tools is a plus.
• Experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Good to Have

• Basic understanding of video production and photography direction.
• Knowledge of marketing funnels, performance creatives, and social media formats.
• Experience with AI-assisted design and creative tools.

What You’ll Get

• Creative ownership and a real say in the direction of the work
• A collaborative, small-team culture with direct access to leadership
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries