Senior Art Director

Maitri Advertising Works P Ltd; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maitri Advertising Works P Ltd in Kochi is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead the visual development of integrated campaigns across print, digital and multimedia. The role requires guiding junior designers, reviewing artwork, and presenting concepts to teams and clients to ensure brand consistency and high-quality output.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in creative direction and branding, extensive proficiency with design tools, and a proven portfolio of campaign work.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Creative Direction and Art Direction, with demonstrated experience leading integrated campaigns.
• Proficiency in Branding and Graphic Design, including development of brand identities and visual systems.
• Ability to work with Graphics and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
• Experience mentoring and guiding creative teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven portfolio showcasing campaign work, brand development, and high-impact visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual development of campaigns across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
• Guide junior designers and review/ refine artwork to ensure quality and consistency.
• Present concepts to internal teams and clients, aligning with strategic and branding objectives.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers and account teams to maintain brand consistency.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and best practices to raise the agency’s creative standards.

Skills

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Branding & Visual Design

Graphic Design

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Portfolio Development

Communication Skills

On-site Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design/Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description: Maitri Advertising Works P Ltd is a collective of creative problem-solvers and one of South India's largest independent agency networks. The team is driven by a passion for strategic creativity and helps brands communicate effectively across diverse markets. As an independent agency network, Maitri offers professionals the opportunity to work on a wide range of clients and projects with a high level of creative ownership. The organisation values collaboration, innovation, and impactful storytelling in every campaign.

Role Description: The Senior Art Director role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kochi. This role leads the visual development of campaigns, overseeing the conceptualisation and execution of creative ideas across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The Senior Art Director will collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and account teams to ensure brand consistency and high-quality design output. Daily responsibilities include guiding junior designers, reviewing and refining artwork, presenting concepts to internal teams and clients, and maintaining alignment with strategic and branding objectives. The role also requires staying current with design trends, tools, and best practices to enhance the agency’s creative standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Creative Direction and Art Direction, with demonstrated experience leading integrated campaigns.
• Proficiency in Branding and Graphic Design, including development of brand identities and visual systems.
• Ability to work with Graphics and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
• Experience mentoring and guiding creative teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven portfolio showcasing campaign work, brand development, and high-impact visual concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Kochi and manage multiple projects within deadlines.
• Up-to-date AI skills and capabilities to guide the team and support daily operations.