Art Director

Nestasia; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestasia is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead visual direction across campaigns and brand communications. You will translate marketing objectives into compelling creative concepts, manage design resources, and ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 6-9 years of experience, a strong portfolio in branding and digital design, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Join a fast-paced team that values high-quality visuals and strategic storytelling.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in design from a reputed institute.
• Proven experience as art director or senior creative lead.
• Strong branding, typography, and visual storytelling knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual direction across campaigns, marketplaces and digital platforms.
• Develop concepts, sketches, storyboards, and layouts to visualize ideas.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, content and performance teams.
• Guide and mentor designers, providing direction and feedback.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure creatives align with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Oversee production quality and design systems improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Branding understanding

Visual storytelling

Education

B.Des or M.Des in Design (or equivalent)

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

• Lead the visual direction and creative execution across campaigns, marketplaces, digital platforms, and brand communication.
• Develop concepts, sketches, storyboards, and creative layouts to effectively visualize ideas and campaigns.
• Understand marketing objectives, brand positioning, customer behaviour, and target audience to create impactful creative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the creative, marketing, content, and performance teams across multiple media formats.
• Take projects from concept to final execution while ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Guide, mentor, and delegate responsibilities to designers while providing constructive creative direction and feedback.
• Present concepts, mood boards, layouts, and final creatives to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Ensure all creatives align with brand guidelines, visual identity, and business objectives.
• Oversee production quality, workflow efficiency, and creative standards within the art department.
• Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, design systems, and operational efficiency.
• Research and source relevant visual references, illustrative materials, and design inspirations.
• Review, refine, and approve final artworks, layouts, illustrations, and production-ready files.
• Adapt and respond to feedback effectively while maintaining creative integrity and project goals.
• Stay updated with design trends, emerging tools, and industry best practices to continuously elevate brand aesthetics.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 6-9 years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard for visual accuracy and quality.
• Strong work ethic with a composed, solution-oriented attitude in fast-paced environments.
• Preferably a Graduate/Postgraduate in Design (B.Des/M.Des), ideally from National Institute of Fashion Technology or equivalent design institutes.
• Proven experience working as an Art Director or in a senior creative leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Relevant creative education, certifications, or professional training preferred.
• Strong understanding of branding, visual storytelling, typography, layout, and digital design aesthetics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.