Summary Novartis is hiring an Art Director to lead the creative development of integrated campaigns across digital video and print touchpoints This position is ideal for a hands-on creative leader who combines design craft conceptual strength technical knowledge and team leadership to guide complex high-impact projects from idea to delivery The ideal candidate brings a strong agency background 8-9 years with at least 3 years leading design teams or directing visual execution You ll serve as a key creative stakeholder developing visual concepts supervising execution and ensuring brand alignment across omnichannel initiatives You ll collaborate with motion designers UI UX specialists editors writers and strategists to bring holistic ideas to life Whether reviewing responsive web modules print proofs or storyboard frames you ll bring clarity direction and craft excellence to every phase of production Location - Hyderabad LI Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead and shape visual Concept Development for campaigns digital experiences and branded content Create a Visual Strategy by translating creative briefs into compelling visual solutions that resonate across formats and platforms Champion design consistency clarity and aesthetic quality in all executions Provide Cross-Media Art Direction across diverse formats such as websites landing pages animated banners videos brochures eDetailers emails presentations etc Build and review storyboards wireframes mood-boards and visual references with cross-functional partners Supervise photo selection illustration style layout animation and production design Lead a team of designers offering direction guidance feedback and mentorship to elevate the overall creative output Review and approve design work from internal and external collaborators Encourage best practices in file structuring prototyping versioning and presentation prep Work within existing Design Systems e g Figma component libraries and propose scalable UI or branding solutions as needed Collaborate with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation and brand fidelity Supervise the Print Design process and help the team create print-ready files for brochures inserts leave-behinds etc Maintain Production Oversight and coordinate with vendors or production teams to ensure accuracy in color proofs trims materials and finishes Review PDF outputs provide prepress feedback and ensure alignment with brand and technical specs Participate in strategy meetings reviews and feedback sessions Present creative ideas and solutions clearly to stakeholders across brand marketing and medical teams Defend design rationale and foster alignment around creative direction Essential Requirements Bachelor s degree in graphic design visual communication digital design or advertising art direction 3 years experience in directing visual teams or leading the creative execution of multichannel campaigns 8 years creative experience in advertising agencies design studios or in-house marketing departments Strong command of visual composition typography color branding and storytelling Ability to lead design from concept to polished execution across team members Strong portfolio of cross-format design work digital motion print experiential High proficiency in Figma Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects Familiarity with HTML5 CSS fundamentals and web responsiveness Experience working with component libraries and CMS-based layouts Confident in directing storyboards motion sequences brand animation and visual narrative flow Strong time and priority management comfortable juggling multiple timelines and feedback loops Capable of balancing multiple priorities and delivering within timelines with support from the team English fluency required written and spoken able to lead conversations across global teams Excellent communication and presentation skills both visual and verbal Values and Behaviors Strong principles and lives Novartis Values and Behaviors - Innovation Collaboration Courage Integrity and Quality every day Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work workplace and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to diversityandincl india novartis com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your message Skills Desired Agility Analytical Thinking Brand Awareness Building Construction Business Analytics Cross-Functional Collaboration Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Media Campaigns Sales Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Marketing Waterfall Model

📌 Team Lead, Art Direction (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad