Associate Creative Director

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Mumbai, Maharashtra
In-Office
Senior level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
Lead creative ideation and execution for brand campaigns across digital, social, and video. Manage and mentor writers, designers, and art directors; collaborate with strategy, production, and clients; oversee scripting, storyboards, and on-set supervision; ensure creative integrity from concept through final edit.
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Job Description:

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with strong conceptual thinking, hands-on creative leadership, and production experience, someone who can ideate, lead teams, and translate brand strategies into high-impact creative work across digital, social, and video platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities1. Creative Strategy & Conceptualisation
  • Lead creative ideation for brand campaigns, digital films, social content, and integrated brand experiences.
  • Work closely with the strategy, content, and account teams to translate brand objectives into powerful creative narratives.
  • Develop creative decks, campaign ideas, and visual storytelling routes that are both strategic and culturally relevant.
  • Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on involvement in scripting, copywriting, and art direction when required.
2. Team Leadership & Creative Direction
  • Oversee a team of writers, designers, and art directors to ensure creative consistency and excellence.
  • Guide and mentor junior creatives, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
  • Ensure all work delivered is on-brand, on-brief, and meets our creative standards.
  • Review scripts, storyboards, campaign ideas, and final outputs before client presentations.
3. Production Collaboration
  • Work closely with the in-house production and post-production teams to bring creative ideas to life.
  • Participate in pre-production, casting, styling, and on-set creative supervision when required.
  • Ensure creative integrity during execution  from script to final edit.
  • Collaborate with directors, DOPs, and editors to ensure the tone, look, and feel align with brand intent.
4. Client Engagement & Presentations
  • Lead creative presentations and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Build confidence with clients through strong storytelling, rationale, and creative vision.
  • Partner with the Business and Strategy teams to proactively identify creative opportunities with existing clients.
5. Innovation & Trend Awareness
  • Stay up-to-date with digital trends, content formats, and emerging platforms.
  • Bring new creative techniques, formats, and storytelling approaches to the team.
  • Encourage experimentation with design, motion, and new media forms in campaign execution.

 

Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong conceptual thinking with excellent command over visual and verbal storytelling.
  • Deep understanding of digital content, social media, and branded film production.
  • Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance creative freedom with brand discipline and timelines.
  • Strong collaboration and multitasking skills in a fast-paced creative environment.
  • Hands-on with idea development, scripting, and creative reviews.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a blend of creative campaign thinking and production-led storytelling.

 

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts.
  • 6–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house.
  • Prior experience working on branded content, social films, or campaign production is a must.
  • Experience leading creative teams and managing end-to-end campaign lifecycle.
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Location:

Mumbai

Brand:

Amplifi

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent
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