Art Director

Who We Are

Jio Creative Labs, based in Mumbai, is a cutting-edge content solutions boutique in the Advertising Services industry, known for its dynamic and creative team. Originally started as Business of Ideas, Jio Creative Labs is committed to creating sophisticated and innovative marketing and communication strategies. With a focus on producing impactful brand stories, the company combines expertise in cross-medium campaigns with a progressive approach to stand out in the competitive landscape.

Who We Are Looking For

Jio Creative Labs is searching for a high-calibre Art Director with a passion for visual aesthetics and a knack for conceptual storytelling. You are someone who lives at the intersection of design and strategy, capable of taking a simple brief and turning it into a visually stunning, multi-platform campaign.

The ideal candidate is a creative architect- someone who can define the look and feel of a project and guide a team of designers and artists to bring that vision to life. You should have a sophisticated eye for photography, typography, and motion, with the ability to maintain high artistic standards while meeting the fast-paced demands of our creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Visual Direction: Define and lead the artistic style for digital, social, and film campaigns, ensuring all visual elements are high-impact and brand-consistent.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with Copywriters and Creative Directors to brainstorm and develop original, innovative creative concepts from scratch.
• Team Supervision: Guide Senior Designers and Studio Artists through the execution phase, providing clear visual references, mood boards and feedback.
• Production Oversight: Lead the visual side of production, including colour grading, selecting photographers/directors and supervising post-production to ensure the final output matches the initial vision.
• Brand Alignment: Act as a brand guardian, ensuring that all creative assets align with the core identity of our various stakeholders and sub-brands
• Presentation & Pitching: Create compelling pitch decks and present visual concepts to internal leadership and clients, articulating the why behind the aesthetic choices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in art direction within an advertising agency or a high-growth creative studio.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of visual hierarchy, sophisticated art direction and big-picture thinking.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and a deep understanding of digital-first design principles.
• Experience directing photoshoots and film/video production from a visual standpoint.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with copy-led teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage the visual output of multiple projects simultaneously.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience in motion graphics or 3D design to help visualize complex concepts during the pitch phase.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design trends and how they integrate into 360-degree marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of AI-driven creative tools for rapid prototyping and mood-boarding.
• Familiarity with the entertainment or telecommunications sectors in the Indian market.
• Experience working on large-scale celebrity-led campaigns or high-budget TVCs.