Executive Creative Director - Art (Integrated)

dentsu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Bengaluru is seeking a senior creative leader with 15-18 years of experience across Mainline and Digital creative domains to drive integrated campaigns. You will lead visual direction, mentor teams, and ensure world-class execution from concept to delivery.

The role requires strong brand experience, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to win awards, present compelling ideas to clients, and manage large cross-functional teams across print, digital, film and experiential projects.

Qualifications

• Experience across Mainline and Digital campaigns, with integrated campaigns exposure.
• Must have won awards for campaigns and have a strong portfolio.
• Excellent command of design fundamentals and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Creative & Visual Leadership: Lead the visual language and art direction across integrated campaigns – from print and digital to film, AV, and experiential.
• Conceptual Development: Partner with copywriters and strategists to generate bold, effective ideas and platforms.
• Client Collaboration: Present and articulate creative ideas to clients with strategic rationale.
• Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of art directors, designers, and visualizers.
• Executional Excellence: Supervise production stages to ensure creative integrity through delivery.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work with copy, strategy, tech, production, and account teams to integrate across media.

Skills

Brand leadership

Conceptual thinking

Creative leadership

Campaign management

Presentation skills

Cross-brand collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Applied Art, Visual Communication, Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Experience Required: 15 to 18 years of exp well-versed in both Mainline and Digital creative domains, with the ability to work across integrated campaigns

Campaign Experience

Must have handled full-fledged ATL campaigns, big brand films, TV, Print, Digital, Social Media, Reels and Influencer/Videography campaigns

Production Experience

Photography / Shoots, Production and Production Supervision experience preferred

Articulate and confident communication, strong people management, ability to present campaigns, well-rounded personality, strong leadership skills and pedigree in Art

Additional Requirements

Strong brand experience across multiple categories, strategic & conceptual thinking, hands-on creative leadership and ability to lead large-scale campaigns from concept to execution.

Must have won awards.

To lead the visual and aesthetic direction across brands. You will be responsible for driving

concept development, leading creative teams, ensuring world-class execution, and working

closely with internal and client stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of design,

storytelling, and cross-platform campaign thinking, with the ability to mentor and elevate the

work of the entire art team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative & Visual Leadership: Lead the visual language and art direction across integrated campaigns – from print and digital to film, AV, and experiential. Ensure all creative outputs maintain a high standard of craft and consistency.
• Conceptual Development: Partner with copywriters and strategists to generate bold, effective ideas and campaign platforms that are rooted in insight and executed with finesse.
• Client Collaboration: Present and articulate creative ideas to clients, offering a strategic rationale. Build trust through clear communication, creative passion, and a
• Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of art directors, designers, and visualizers. Foster a culture of creative excellence, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Executional Excellence: Supervise all stages of production including shoots, animation, editing, and post-production to ensure creative integrity is maintained through delivery.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with copy, strategy, tech, production, and account management teams to bring ideas to life cohesively across all media.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Applied Art, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proven portfolio with award-winning and culturally resonant work.
• Strong command over design fundamentals.
• Excellent knowledge of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and production workflows.
• Confident in handling large teams, multiple brands, and fast-paced timelines.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with fluency in visual storytelling.
• Awareness of global trends in art, design, technology, and culture.