Art Director

Publicis Groupe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Mumbai is seeking an Art Director to own visual storytelling for luxury brands. Ideal candidates will have 4–5 years of experience in a creative environment, a strong portfolio, and proven expertise in shoot leadership. This role requires collaboration with various teams to deliver premium visual content across digital and print platforms. The agency offers a fast-paced environment that encourages creativity and ownership of projects.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience as an Art Director in a creative agency or brand environment.
• Mandatory experience leading shoots, ideally within fashion or lifestyle categories.
• Strong portfolio showcasing clean, minimal, craft-focused work for premium brands.

Responsibilities

• Own the art direction for photo and film shoots.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors and other teams.
• Deliver high-quality, premium visual output across platforms.

Skills

Art direction

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Creativity

Job description

Art Director

Role Overview: We are seeking an Art Director with a refined visual sensibility and a strong foundation in fashion and lifestyle storytelling to join our creative team. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience leading shoots and crafting clean, premium, craft‑led work for well‑known brands. This role demands a sharp eye for detail, an understanding of luxury aesthetics, and the ability to translate brand strategy into compelling, visually‑led narratives across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the art direction for photo and film shoots, from concept development and mood boards to on‑ground execution and final delivery
• Develop strong visual ideas and design systems aligned with brand strategy and creative direction
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Stylists, Photographers, Producers, and other cross‑functional teams
• Deliver high‑quality, premium visual output across digital, print, social, and brand films
• Work on integrated campaigns ensuring consistency across touchpoints and platforms
• Maintain and elevate visual consistency while adhering to established brand guidelines
• Contribute to creative ideation while ensuring flawless execution and craft
• Stay ahead of global trends in fashion, lifestyle, luxury, and visual culture

Experience and Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience as an Art Director in a creative agency or brand environment
• Mandatory experience leading shoots, ideally within fashion or lifestyle categories
• A strong portfolio showcasing clean, minimal, craft‑focused work for premium brands
• Proven experience working on well‑known or large‑scale brands
• Strong understanding of composition, styling, typography, colour, and visual storytelling
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, agency‑led environment

Preferred Background

• Prior experience working on premium or heritage brands

What We’re Looking For

• Detail‑oriented creative with a strong aesthetic sense
• Ownership mindset with the ability to lead visual output end‑to‑end
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for fashion, lifestyle, and luxury storytelling

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design

Industries

Advertising Services, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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