Design Director

Design Director

Company Background

Since 2002, EKCS has supported brands, agencies and media companies to solve creative production challenges and improve production efficiencies. We provide 24/7, all media design and production capabilities using an award-winning workflow management system. Operating from ISO-certified production centers, our 400+ staff work as an extended team to major brands operating all around the world, and are able to deliver at any scale, in any format, globally.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee that all creative projects adhere to client brand guidelines, including logos, colours, typography, and imagery.
• Work with creative production and account management teams to ensure that projects accurately reflect the client's brand identity.
• Examine designs, campaigns, and videos for brand alignment before client presentation and final delivery.
• Keep up-to-date with client brand guideline changes and communicate these updates to the internal production teams.
• Act as the go-to person for all brand-related questions from the creative production team, providing clear and actionable feedback.
• Work on multiple brand guidelines for various clients simultaneously, ensuring no details are missed.
• Offer constructive feedback on creative work, guiding teams through necessary revisions to meet brand standards.
• Address and manage any brand-related issues or inconsistencies that arise, ensuring quick and effective solutions.

Role Requirements

• A genuine curiosity and passion for brands and their stories with a commitment to maintaining their integrity.
• An eye for attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies and ensure alignment with brand guidelines across various mediums.
• Good communication skills to articulate brand guidelines, provide feedback, and communicate effectively with both creative teams and clients.
• Comfortable working alongside creative teams and contributing to the creative process while ensuring brand consistency.
• Capable of quickly adapting to changes in brand guidelines or project directions and effectively communicating these changes to the team.
• Skilled at identifying potential brand inconsistencies or issues and finding practical solutions.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g Adobe Creative Suite) to review creative assets accurately.

Preferred Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 7 years in the similar field, preferably including time at an agency network agency (Publicis, WPP, &c) or at a recognised Indian agency.

Location

Remote, with occasional time spent at company offices in Gurugram, Haryana

Reports to

Creative Director