About this Role
Basil is looking for an Art Director who can translate ideas into compelling visual stories across motion, video and static content.
This is not a video-editor-only position. You will be responsible for the creative direction of reels, digital films, explainers, campaign videos and motion-led social content—from concept and storyboard through production and final delivery.
You should be equally comfortable developing an original visual idea, presenting it to stakeholders, directing a shoot and guiding editors, designers and motion artists during post-production.

What you will do

Develop visual concepts for integrated campaigns, social media, reels, digital films and branded content.

Translate creative briefs into treatments, mood boards, storyboards, style frames and shot references.
Art-direct short-form and long-form video content from pre-production through post-production.
Create repeatable visual formats and content properties for social platforms.

Direct or supervise shoots, working with producers, directors, photographers, DOPs,



stylists and production partners.

Guide video editors, motion designers, graphic designers, illustrators and external specialists.
Review edits, animation, typography, transitions, colour grading, sound design and visual effects.
Ensure consistency between static campaign assets and their motion or video adaptations.
Work closely with copywriters and strategists to strengthen scripts, hooks, narratives and visual storytelling.

Present concepts clearly and explain the creative reasoning behind them.

Estimate creative effort and work within production budgets and timelines.

Participate in pitches, campaign presentations and client reviews.

Stay current with social formats, visual culture, filmmaking techniques, motion-design trends and AI-assisted creative tools.

Mentor junior designers and help improve the overall quality of the creative team’s output.

What we are looking for

6-8 years of experience in an ad

📌 Art Director – Motion (Bengaluru)
🏢 Basil
📍 Bengaluru