Junior Art Director

TING; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design agency is seeking a Junior Art Director with strong experience in branding and packaging. You'll work closely with design and marketing teams to develop packaging ideas that resonate with clients. The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of experience in branding and packaging design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers the chance to lead projects from concept to execution and stay current with design trends.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of professional experience in branding and packaging design, ideally in a creative agency or design studio.
• A portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of brand systems and packaging design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate design rationale.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand identities, packaging concepts, and visual systems in collaboration with senior creative leadership.
• Translate brand strategy and positioning into strong visual narratives.
• Lead design projects from concept to final execution ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

Skills

branding and packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

typography

color theory

print production processes

3D visualization tools

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

We’re looking for a Junior Art Director with strong experience in branding, packaging, and visual storytelling to join our creative team. You’ll will work closely with design and marketing teams to develop packaging ideas that best suit clients' needs. Also, conceptualise, design and create attractive, functional and on-brand packaging based on requirements. You will be responsible for creating visually stunning and functional packaging designs that elevate our brand presence and drive product success.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for design thinking, and thrive in fast-paced creative environments, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop brand identities, packaging concepts, and visual systems in collaboration with senior creative leadership.
• Translate brand strategy and positioning into strong visual narratives that resonate with target audiences.
• Lead design projects from concept to final execution, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to bring creative ideas to life.
• Oversee photoshoots, mockups, and print production, ensuring design integrity and quality.
• Stay up to date with design trends, materials, and production techniques in branding and packaging.
• Present creative concepts internally and, when needed, to clients.
• Manage timelines, maintain file organization, and ensure delivery of assets on schedule.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of professional experience in branding and packaging design, ideally in a creative agency or design studio.
• A portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of brand systems and packaging design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with 3D visualization tools (e.g., Dimension, Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, materials, and print production processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate design rationale.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented.