Associate Creative Director

Dentsu India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu India is seeking a seasoned Associate Creative Director to lead concepts and production for brand campaigns across digital, social, and video platforms. The role requires strong conceptual thinking, hands-on leadership, and the ability to translate brand strategies into high-impact creative work.

You will direct teams of writers, designers and art directors, collaborate with strategy and account groups, and present ideas to clients with confidence. 7–10 years in creative roles is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house.
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts.
• Experience leading creative teams and end-to-end campaign lifecycle.
• Experience working on branded content, social films, or campaign production.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative ideation for brand campaigns and integrated brand experiences.
• Oversee a team of writers, designers, and art directors to ensure creative consistency and excellence.
• Review scripts, storyboards, and final outputs before client presentations.
• Collaborate with production teams to bring creative ideas to life.
• Present and discuss concepts with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Creative leadership

Conceptual thinking

Storytelling

Digital content

Brand campaigns

Leadership

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts

Job description

About Dentsu India

About Dentsu India:Dentsu International comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

Role Summary

Job Title: Associate Creative Director

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Total experience: 7–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house.

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with strong conceptual thinking, hands-on creative leadership, and production experience, someone who can ideate, lead teams, and translate brand strategies into high-impact creative work across digital, social, and video platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Strategy & Conceptualisation
  • Lead creative ideation for brand campaigns, digital films, social content, and integrated brand experiences.
  • Work closely with the strategy, content, and account teams to translate brand objectives into powerful creative narratives.
  • Develop creative decks, campaign ideas, and visual storytelling routes that are both strategic and culturally relevant.
  • Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on involvement in scripting, copywriting, and art direction when required.
• Team Leadership & Creative Direction
  • Oversee a team of writers, designers, and art directors to ensure creative consistency and excellence.
  • Guide and mentor junior creatives, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
  • Ensure all work delivered is on-brand, on-brief, and meets our creative standards.
  • Review scripts, storyboards, campaign ideas, and final outputs before client presentations.
• Production Collaboration
  • Work closely with the in-house production and post-production teams to bring creative ideas to life.
  • Participate in pre-production, casting, styling, and on-set creative supervision when required.
  • Ensure creative integrity during execution from script to final edit.
  • Collaborate with directors, DOPs, and editors to ensure the tone, look, and feel align with brand intent.
• Client Engagement & Presentations
  • Lead creative presentations and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Build confidence with clients through strong storytelling, rationale, and creative vision.
  • Partner with the Business and Strategy teams to proactively identify creative opportunities with existing clients.
• Innovation & Trend Awareness
  • Stay up-to-date with digital trends, content formats, and emerging platforms.
  • Bring new creative techniques, formats, and storytelling approaches to the team.
  • Encourage experimentation with design, motion, and new media forms in campaign execution.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong conceptual thinking with excellent command over visual and verbal storytelling.
• Deep understanding of digital content, social media, and branded film production.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance creative freedom with brand discipline and timelines.
• Strong collaboration and multitasking skills in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Hands-on with idea development, scripting, and creative reviews.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a blend of creative campaign thinking and production-led storytelling.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts.
• 7–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house.
• Prior experience working on branded content, social films, or campaign production is a must.
• Experience leading creative teams and managing end-to-end campaign lifecycle.