Art Director
About the Role:
If you see the big picture, set the creative standard, and lead a team to deliver it, this role is for you. At Social Pill, you will set the visual direction for campaigns across a mix of brands, plan resources, and make sure great work goes out on time. The pace is fast, the client mix is varied, and the opportunity is real: creating work that shapes how audiences see a brand. You'll work closely with copywriters, designers, the video team, and account managers, and present ideas directly to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Creative Direction
- Develop visual concepts and campaign ideas from client briefs.
- Set the look and feel for each brand across social, digital, and video.
- Review all creative output and make sure it is on-brand and client-ready.
Team Management
- Lead designers and video editors with clear direction and timely feedback.
- Set priorities, review workloads, and keep the team on track across projects.
- Mentor junior team members and help them grow.
- Work with copywriters to build ideas that combine strong visuals and strong words.
- Guide the team on using AI design tools well in everyday creative work.
Resource Planning
- Plan team capacity across clients, briefs, and deadlines.
- Assign the right people to the right projects based on skills and workload.
- Flag resource gaps early and work with leadership on hiring or freelance support.
Client & Stakeholder Work
- Present creative ideas and concepts to clients with confidence.
- Work with account managers to meet briefs, timelines, and client feedback.
- Turn around revisions quickly without losing creative quality.
Design & Quality
- Create and refine key design assets, such as campaign layouts, social creatives, and brand visuals.
- Use AI design tools to speed up ideation, concepts, and production, without losing originality or brand quality.
- Keep files, asset libraries, and brand guidelines organised.
- Stay on top of design, motion, and social trends.
Requirements:
- Degree in Design (Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or similar) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in art direction or senior design, preferably in an agency.
- A portfolio that shows range and strong concepts. We value this more than your resume.
- Hands-on experience using AI design tools (such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or similar) in real client or campaign work. This is a must.
- Proven experience managing a creative team and planning resources across projects.
- Strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma; knowledge of After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.
- Good eye for typography, layout, color, and brand identity.
- Comfortable presenting ideas to clients and taking feedback.
- Organised and able to handle multiple briefs at once.
What We're Offering:
Social Pill has spent 7+ years building strong client relationships and creating award-winning work. This role gives you a diverse client roster, an idea-first and collaborative culture, creative ownership, regular creative reviews, and a clear growth path as we scale. Based in Andheri West.