Art Director

CR8 Advertising Pvt. Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CR8 Advertising Pvt. Ltd. in Kochi, India, is seeking a highly creative Art Director to lead visual direction for branding, advertising, and digital campaigns. You will develop concepts, guide the design team, and ensure high‑quality visuals aligned with client strategy.

The role requires 4+ years in an advertising or creative agency, strong branding knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Working hours are from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, with a focus on delivering impactful brand experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in graphic design or related field.
• 4+ years in advertising/creative agency preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Solid branding, typography, layout knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual ideas for branding and campaigns.
• Lead and mentor the creative team to deliver high‑quality work.
• Ensure brand consistency across all outputs and channels.
• Create branding concepts including logos and campaign visuals.
• Review and approve design layouts, graphics, and artworks.
• Coordinate with clients, content, and marketing teams.
• Stay updated with latest design trends and tools.
• Support creative strategy across markets.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team leadership

Branding knowledge

Typography & layout

Multitasking

Communication & presentation

Education

Graphic Design degree

Visual Communications diploma

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Canva

Job description

About The Company

CR8 Advertising Pvt. Ltd. is a full‑service creative and digital marketing agency dedicated to building impactful brands through strategy, innovation, and storytelling. Headquartered in Kochi, with a growing presence across India, Creaight brings together a multidisciplinary team of thinkers, designers, and marketers to deliver end‑to‑end branding and communication solutions. With expertise spanning branding, advertising, digital marketing, web development, and creative production, Creaight partners with startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses to transform ideas into compelling brand experiences. The company focuses on research‑driven creativity and integrated marketing approaches to help clients achieve sustainable growth and long‑term brand value.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of branding, advertising, and digital campaigns. The candidate will be responsible for developing creative concepts, guiding the design team, and ensuring high‑quality visual output aligned with client expectations and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual ideas for advertising campaigns.
• Lead and guide graphic designers and the creative team.
• Ensure high‑quality design standards across all projects.
• Create branding concepts including logo, brand identity, campaign visuals, and marketing materials.
• Review and approve design layouts, graphics, and artworks.
• Coordinate with clients, content team, and marketing team.
• Ensure brand consistency in all creative outputs.
• Manage multiple creative projects and meet deadlines.
• Stay updated with latest design trends, tools, and industry standards.
• Support creative strategy for clients across different markets.

Required Skills

• Strong creative thinking and visualization skills
• Ability to lead and mentor creative team
• Good understanding of branding, typography, layout, and colour theory
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and quality

Software Skills Required

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Figma / Canva (added advantage)
• Knowledge of video or motion graphics is a plus

Qualification

Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field.

Experience

4+ years (Advertising / Creative agency preferred)

Working Hours

9.00 am to 6.30 pm